Mr. Sunil Kumar

Assistant Professor
  • MCJ
  • Courses Taught: Reporting, Photo Journalism, Film Direction & Production, Television Program Production, Development Journalism
  • Area of Expertise: Electronic Media Production, Translation, Audio book and Digital Journalism.

Contact Details

E-mail : skumar.hegde@sdmcujire.in

Phone: +91 980478096

Research Paper Publication

  • Published an article titled “Digital Media v/s Traditional Media: A Study of the Youth of Dakshina Kannada” in Communication Today – A double blind peer reviewed bilingual media quarterly journal (January 2022 to June 2022) with ISSN 0975-217X.
  • Published an article entitled “How people learn about their local media” in ‘Journalism and Media’ published by Vismaya Prakashana with ISBN 978-93-82877-00-4
  • Published an article entitled ‘Tantrajnada neralalli aralida chayagrahana’ in ‘Patrikodyamada vivida ayamagalu with ISBN 978-93-5291-029-8

Chapter in Book

  • Research article titled “To Explore the factors influencing the Acceptance of  Audiences towards OTT and Regional Content” published as a book chapter in “Indian Contemporary Films and Societal Reflection” with ISBN – 978-81-963402 -2-3.  (Page Number: 127 to 140) Issue December – 2023.)

Article with ISBN:

  • Published an article titled “Manukulada Raksha Kavacha Ozone” in Niranthara Pragathi with ISSN 2582-533X (Issue Date: September 2024, Page No: 16)
  • Published an article titled “Patrikodhyama – Andu – Indu” in Niranthara Pragathi with ISSN 2582-533X (Issue Date: July 2024, Page No: 39-40)
  • Published an article titled “Yenidu Chat GPT” in Niranthara Pragathi with ISSN 2582-533X
  • Published an  article titled “Nimma mobilenalli mahithi kadiyuva app bagge yeccharike irali” in Nirantara Pragathi with ISSN 2582 – 533X (Issue Date: February 2022 Page No: 17)
  • Published an article titled “Facebook Khatege Beega” in Nirantara Pragathi with ISSN 2582 – 533X (Issue Date: January 2022 Page No: 17)
  • Published an article titled “CORONA kalada samvahana madhyama Webinar” in Nirantara Pragathi with ISSN 2582 – 533X (Issue Date: October 2020 Page No: 15 & 16)

Books Published

  • Gunagani – Gunaratnagala Dhami (Collection of stories reflecting the character of Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade ji), Sri Manjunatheshwara Pusthaka Prakashana Male, Ujire – 2024
  • Mahayaana – Idu Kallu Helida Kathe (Monograph), Sri Manjunatheshwara Pusthaka Prakashana Male, Ujire – 2019
  • Manada Maathu @ 60 (Memoir) Sri Manjunatheshwara Pusthaka Prakashana Male, Ujire – 2015

Books Edited

  • Magaligondu Pathra – Volumne 2, 3 and 4 (A Collection of Articles by Smt. Hemavathi V Heggade)
  • Magaligondu Pathra – Volume 2 – Edited – (Collection of articles by Smt. Hemavathi V Heggade) Sri Manjunatheshwara Pusthaka Prakashana Male, Ujire – 2019

Research Paper Presentation:
International

  • Presented a paper titled ‘Impact of innovative teaching methods on higher education – A study with reference to leading degree colleges in Belthangady Taluk (DK)’ in International Conference on Emerging Trends in Management, Information Technology and Education organized by Srinivasa University, Mangalore on 16th & 17th August, 2019.

National

  • Presented a paper titled “Understanding Media, Culture, and Technology: Impact on Society.” in National Seminar themed “Media, Culture and Technology: Mapping the Socio-Political Architecture” held on 1st and 2nd March, 2024.

Participation in Faculty Development Programmes

  • Participated in the fiive days Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodoloy (FDP 2024) organised by Department of PG Studies and Research in Psychology and Department of PG Studies and Research  in Chemistry, SDM PG Centre, Ujire from 20th August to 24th August 2024.

Participation Details:
International

  • Attended an International Webinar on ‘Resiliency of Media in the Times of Global Crisis’ organised by Department of Communication, Bangalore University, Bangalore on 6th to 11th July, 2020.

National

  • Participated in Webinar organized by Research Committee and IQAC (Paramarsh Scheme) of SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire on Prior Art Search Engine, Patent Structure and Claim Drafting on 26th June 2021.
  • Participated in Webinar organized by Research Committee and IQAC (Paramarsh Scheme) of SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire on Prior Art Search Engine, Patent Structure and Claim Drafting on 26th June 2021.
  • Participated in E – National Seminar on Agricultural Marketing System in India: Towards Online Marketing organized by Department of Economics and Rural Development, SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire on 29th May 2021.
  • Participated in National Online Symposium entitled “National Education Policy and Media Education in India – Opportunities and Challenges” held on 17th May 2021, Organized by School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences – Reva University, Bangalore.
  • Participated in the Webinar presented by Dr. Sandeep Shastri, titled “Media and Politics” on 18th July 2020 organized by Department of Media Studies, CMS, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru.
  • Participated in National Level Webinar titled “Challenges to control COVID – 19 and responsibilities of mass media to create awareness among the public” conducted on 14th July 2020 organized by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, VSK University, Bellari in association with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India – Field Outreach Bureau, Bellari.
  • Participated in National Level webinar on Digital Communication and Youth organized by the Department of Mass Communication, School of Social Sciences, PUNYASHLOK AHILYADEVI HOLKAR SOLAPUR UNIVERSITY, SOLAPUR in association with PUBLIC RELATIONS COUNCIL OF INDIA with – YOUNG COMMUNICATORS CLUB on July 14th, 2020.
  • Attended `Media Today` International Live Lecture Series – 2020 organized by DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION, Bangalore University, Old Pariksha Bhavan, Jnanabharathi Campus, Bangalore on 13 and 14 JULY 2020.
  • Participated in 3 days webinar organized jointly by Karnataka Media Academy and Department of Electronic Media Bangalore University on July 11,12 and 13 – 2020.
  • Participate in Webinar on Let`s Talk Photography organized by Amrita Vishwa Vidhyapeetam, Mysore Campus on 12th July 2020.
  • Participated in online webinar on the topic “Use of digital platforms in E-Learning” conducted by the Science Department and IQAC, SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire on 9th July 2020.
  • Attended a webinar on ‘Cinema Samvada Series’ organised by Baduku Community College, Bangalore on 8th July, 2020.
  • Attended webinar on ‘Challenges of Reporting Covid – 19’ organised by Department of Journalism & Mass Communication in Association with Field Outreach Bureau, Akkamahadevi Womens University, Vijayapura, on 7th July, 2020.
  • Attended a webinar on ‘World Sports Journalists Day’ organised by Media Study Centre and Physical Education Department, Krista Jayanti College, Bangalore on 2nd July, 2020.
  • Participated in One Day National Webinar on “COVID 19 – Impact on Media” organized by Dept. of JMC of KLE Society`s Lingaraja College, Belagavi (Autonomous) – IQAC Initiative.

Workshops

  • Attended a workshop on ‘Crafting winning proposals: Workshop on Project Proposal Writing’ organized by the Research and Development Cell, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College (Autonomous), Ujire on 24h February 2024.
  • Attended one day state level workshop on “Hyper Local Media: Operation and sustainability” Organized by Dept. of Journalism and Mass Communication, SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire in association with Media Alumni Association of Mangalagangothri (MAAM) held on 29th November, 2023.
  • Attended a state level workshop on Research Design: Article Writing and Publication – Way Forward – organized by Research and Development Cell, SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire on 3rd June 2023.
  • Participated in the National Level workshop organized by Google News Initiatives (GNI) on Fact-Checking on 25th July 2020.
  • Participated in One Day Conference on New Education Policy held at SDM College (Autonomous), Ujire on 29th July, 2019.
  • Attended Beacon National Level Media Fest and Workshop held at NITTE on 10 & 11 March – 2017 and 2018.
  • Participated in One day workshop on ‘Film Script Writing’ by Sourabh Ratna at SDM PG Centre on February 2018.
  • Participated in National Level Symposium “ADVISION’ ​held at INVENTIO Advanced Academy, Mangalore on 29th July 2017
  • Attended National Seminar and Rainbow Media Fest held at Karnataka University Dharwad on 11 and 12 April – 2016
  • Participated in the National Seminar of Women Political Leadership in Karnataka organized by Department of Policital Science, SDM College, Ujire on 5th February – 2016

Media Fest

  • Participated in Shooting Stars – 2019 – A National Level Film and Media Fest organized by St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore on January 16th and 17th 2019.
  • Attended Beacon National Level Media Fest and Workshop held at NITTE on 10 & 11 March – 2017 and 2018.

General Articles:      

  • Besige Tarali Besuge, Manjuvani, April – 2019
  • Dhareya Melina Swarga – Manjuvani, September – 2017
  • Sarvodhayada Kanasu – Manjuvani, October – 2016
  • Adayada Moola Soppu Tarakaari – Prajavani – 2015
  • Adhunika-Arsheya Shikshanda Sammilana – SDM Jnanadegula, Udayavani – 2015
  • Sandhigda Sthitiyalli Patrikodyama – Manjuvani, July – 2015
  • Kaleduhoguva Munna – Suddibidugade – 2015

Resource Person

  • Conducted a mock drill at SDM English Medium School, Mangalore to prepare the staff for the CBSE affiliation process and virtual meeting on 9th January 2023.
  • Participated as a resource person in one day workshop on Journalism UG Syllabus (NEP Scheme) organized by the Department of Journalism, University College, Mangalore and conducted session on the topic “Photo Journalism (OE) _ Teaching methods and Question Paper Setting.” on 4th April 2023.
  • Conducted workshop on Multimedia Production at Alva’s College, Moodbidri on 6th September 2017.

Expand Lecture:

  • Delivered a lecture on “Preparation of Classroom Bulletins” on May 27, 2024, at the lab premises of Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara English Medium School, Ujire (CBSE).
  • Guest lecture on “The importance of news reports and documentation” at the Gramina Shrestaha Kendra of Sri Kshethra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project B. C Trust (R) in Dharmasthala on 24th May 2023.
  • Delivered lecture on the topic, “Photo Journalism (OE) _ Teaching methods and Question Paper Setting” in one day workshop on Journalism UG Syllabus (NEP Scheme) organized by the Department of Journalism, University College, Mangalore on 4th April 2022.
  • Delivered a lecture on the topic “Career opportunities in Media” for BBA students of SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire – 574 240 on 25th November 2021.
  • Delivered a lecture on Media Coverage On Economic Affairs at on Arthanakana Programme organized by the Economics department of SDM College (Autonomous) Ujire on 14th August 2017.
  • Delivered a lecture on Basic Photography Skills at SDM Institute of Technology, Ujire on 10th October 2017.
  • Delivered a lecture on Video Lecture at SDM Institute of Technology, Uire on 19th June 2017.
  • Delivered a lecture on Journalism as a career at the annual NSS Camp of Vani PU College, Belthagady on 11th October 2015.
  • Delivered a lecture on Press Reporting and Photography in Govt. First Grade College, Belthangady on 27th December 2015.