Admissions Open for May 2025 batch
Alma Media School
Empowering Journalists Of Tomorrow
Learn, Create and Manage Like a Pro
Learn from industry experts at Alma Media School, a journalism institution founded by renowned journalist Mr. Gaurish Akki. Specializing in modern news practices across print, TV, radio, and digital media.
Learn from industry experts at Alma Media School, a journalism institution founded by renowned journalist Mr. Gaurish Akki. Specializing in modern news practices across print, TV, radio, and digital media.
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Professional journalism training programs in print, TV, radio, and digital media with practical approach.
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We offer skill-focused workshops in voice-over, dubbing, video editing, RJing, photography, writing, and acting.
Alma Media School
Empowering Journalists Of Tomorrow
Director's Note
Journalist, television news anchor, film director, and actor Gaurish Akki is a well-known name in Kannada media. Native of Koppal district, Karnataka, Gaurish Akki started his career as a lecturer but soon moved to the area of his passion, media. He has the distinction of working with many well-known news media houses like ETV Kannada, TV9, Suvarna 24/7, Suddi TV, and Kasturi News. He has donned several roles like: voice-over artist, copy editor, bulletin producer, program producer, and news anchor. He has the pride to have been part of the founding team of TV9.
He is the recipient of several awards and recognition like Government of Karnataka’s Karnataka Madhyama Academy Annual Award 2017 as Best News Presenter, CableVarthe Magazine’s Best Interviewer 2008, as well as Rotary Vocational Excellence 2009. He has also started his journey in film industry as an actor, director, and writer.
career in communication
News Anchor
Reporting
Content Writing
Social Media Management
Voice-over & Dubbing
Radio Jockey
Television
Graphic Designing
Radio & Sound Recording
Video Editing & Colour Grading
Corporate Communication
Photography
Public Relations
Films
Public Speaking
Newspaper & Magazine Designing
Our Programs
Mentors Who Inspire
Gaurish Akki
25-plus years of experience in Kannada news media. Etv Kannada, Tv9 Kannada, Suvarna News24*7, Suddi TV, Kasturi News, Tv5 Kannada are some channels that Gaurish Akki worked at. The positions he held: copy editor, voice over artist, bulletin Producer, News Anchor, reporter etc Chief. Now teaching News visual media at Alma Media School
Manojava Galgali
With over 20 years of experience in radio and other forms of media, He has acted in various movies and serials in sandalwood. Chief Executive Officer @ Manojava Clean Future Pvt Ltd, worked as CEO for Film production LLPs, Former creative director at Pomegranate Pictures worked as Executive producer, Ex. radio jockey, Radio producer, voice over artist, writer, lyricist and actor.
Vinayak Muroor
Entered Journalism in 2002 in Vijaya Karnataka Mangalore Edition. Duty as Special Correspondent in Delhi from 2008 to 2011. From 2011 to 2015, he worked as a special reporter and chief reporter in Kannada Prabha. Assistant Editor at Vishwavani from 2016 to late 2017. Group Editor at Hosadigantha Daily since December 2017. Areas of interest include investigative reporting, special reports, crime, technology, column writing.
Akshay Hegde
A multifaceted media professional with a Master’s degree in Mass communication and Journalism, blending academic expertise with industry experience. With over 4 years of experience in Social Media Management, Content Creation and an active teaching faculty in the field of Journalism and media communications.
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A Modern Journalism Approach
Providing courses in modern news practices for print, TV, radio and digital.
Our Student's Testimonials
Divya Gayathri
”Alma Media School will always be close to my heart. I would like to thank our professor and director of the institution Gaurish Akki sir for all the guidance and support. I would also like to thank Ms. Malathi for showing us the right path. On the whole, Alma Media is a place where you can learn more about your capabilities.”
Abhishek KS
”Alma Media School is a top notch journalism school in all of Karnataka. It enabled me to move forward in the field of media and journalism. I gained all the knowledge required to help me to tackle any issue related to real-world journalism. I thank Gaurish Akki sir for all the guidance and support.”
Veeru Patil
”Wherever I go, I proudly say that I am a Gaurish Akki student. His name has helped and brought respect in so many places. Can I achieve anything in journalism? I realized that after joining Alma School, I have come to the stage of making my own digital channel. The inspiration for all this is the One and Only Gaurish Akki.”
Praveen Mynale
”Alma Media School, the place where my media dreams got it’s wings. Here are the list of things learned. The finer points of how news media works. How many opportunities there are, how opportunities can be created, I realized and streamlined that.”
Christina Yashaswini
I joined Practical journalism and Media management course at Alma Media School as a student, which was a great opportunity to lead my life into the field of journalism. Gaurish Akki sir has taught us many daily life principles along with journalistic skills
At Alma Media School I learnt Digital Media Print Media Visual Media Radio Editing Voice Over Camera Handling Reporting and many more. Alma Media School is best for learning journalism with practical aspects.
Anisa Gafar
Alma media school was an unforgettable experience. We had a wide range of courses, including radio jockeying, news reading, video editing, and even article writing. We got to explore and develop our skills in various aspects of media. The radio jockeying classes were so much fun. The educators were not only knowledgeable and experienced but passionate about teaching and nurturing our creativity. We also got the opportunity to attend Press meets and Bengaluru International film festival. It was an all-encompassing media adventure!
Adarsh Patil
Attending Alma Media School has been an enriching experience. It taught me the nuances of media industry. With that the course brought out my writing skills to the fore which I never knew. The faculty is knowledgeable and supportive, providing valuable insights and guidance. The curriculum is comprehensive, offering practical skills relevant to today’s media landscape. The facilities are well-equipped, fostering a conducive learning environment. The visits during the course of the Press Club, Film Chamber, etc are icing on the cake. Overall, I feel well-prepared for my career thanks to the valuable skills and knowledge gained here… I highly recommend Alma Media School to anyone seeking a quality education in the media.
Ram Rajan
Joined my course on Voice-Over & Dubbing workshop @ Alma. It was a fruitful course for me. Gaurish Akki sir helped us a lot by grooming us. Thanks to Gaurish sir and team.
I gained confidence in using my voice better.
Now I feel more ready to take up voice-over projects.
The practical sessions were very helpful and fun.
I also learned how to improve my pronunciation and clarity.
Met some amazing people and learned so much from them too.
This workshop has truly motivated me to grow in this field.
