Course Information & Syllabus
Course Information :
An innovative program spread over three years, this is a fulltime course, wherein the student undergoes training in all the various aspects of media and communication. The course prepares students for careers in journalism and mass
communication. Journalistic writing is the core of the professional program; visual communication also is an
important focus. Graduates will use their preparation to work in areas such as newspapers, magazines, radio, television, the World Wide Web, public relations, publication design, photojournalism and media research. The program integrates the development of professional skills with theoretical consideration of the role of the media in society
Year 1 :
Communication Fundamentals
"Concept and Principles of Mass Communication"
Introduction to Journalism
Computer Fundamentals
Indian Government and Polity
Writing for Media
Departmental Elective - I
Reporting and Editing
Media Laws & Ethics
Advertising
Life Skills
Departmental Elective - II
Open Elective - I
Open Elective - II
Year 1 Elective :
Hindi Journalism
Hindi Journalism - II
Photojournalism
New Media & Cyber Journalism
Year 2 :
Audiography Fundamentals
News Writing for Electronic Media
Development Communication
Communication Research
Departmental Elective - III
Open Elective - III
Minor Project
Seminar
Broadcast Journalism
Public Relation and Corporate Communication
Department Elective - IV
Department Elective - V
Open Elective - IV
Major Project
Semina
Year 2 Elective :
TV Production
Radio Production
Multi Media : Computer Graphics, Animation
Desktop Publishing
Feature Writing & Specialized Reporting
Still Photography
Year 3 :
Media Management
Intercultural Communication
Media Society
Department Elective - VI
Department Elective - VII
Term Project
Seminar
Internship/On-the-job Training
Project and Portfolio
Year 3 Elective :
Post Production & Video Editing
Development & Planing in India
Traditional Media
Film & Film Appreciation
Coursework & Assessment :
Units are assessed by a combination of assignments, reports (written and image based) and examinations. In third year
students will normally be required to submit a media related dissertation of up to 12,000 words based on the media
project under-taken which will be supervised by a faculty member.
Careers :
Students can have successful research based careers or enter one of a wide range of fields such as journalism, film
production, television, advertising, tele-marketing services, and media consultancies. 