In continuation to last weeks article Think out of the box DNA brings you a few more off beat career options that would help you explore your inner talents. Read on to find out more about these careers
Oceanography:
Oceanography is the study of the seas, its coastline, estuaries, coastal waters, shelves and the ocean bed. Oceanography is today of great significance to developing countries. A career in this area is really a challenging one and it provides opportunity to those with intrinsic curiosity and a desire to venture into the vast realm of the unknown, which exists within our oceans.
Eligibility: Those with graduation in pure science can go for a course in oceanography. In almost all cases mathematics is required as well
Institutes:
1. IIT Madras
2. Berhampur University,
Orrisa
3. Mumbai Institute of Technology, Mumbai
4. Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala
5. Annamalai University
6. Karnataka Engineering College.
Visual Communication:
A promising and interesting branch of study, visual communication has found favour with many a young student. In simple terms visual communication means converting and communicating ideas and information in simple forms to watch or read. The visual media covers digital communication, electronic media, computer graphics, multimedia, video, web page design, etc.
Eligibility: 10+2, Graduation
Institutes:
1. Srishti School of Design, Bangalore
2. Asian college of film and television, Delhi
3. National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
4. Creative-I college of creative arts, Pune
Disc Jockey:
Disc Jockeying is a fast growing career and often a career that many young people choose to pursue, giving this career a try as it practically guarantees a shortcut to fame. With numerous new radio channels opening upthe need for good disc jockeys is increasing.
Eligibility: Classes in broadcast journalism at a college or technical school may help. Courses in English, public speaking, and drama are also good.
However, it is very important that a disc jockey can "ad-lib" all or part of the program. They must work under tight deadlines and need to be computer literate.
Institutes:
DJ Suketu's Audio Elite,
Mumbai
DJ Surr'Splinter's DJ School, Mumbai
DJ Nasha's workstation,
Mumbai.

