Master of Arts (MA Development Communication)

Course Information :

Development communication is the integration of strategic communication in development projects. The End-Product of this program would be to churn out well-conceived, professionally implemented communicative sensitive film makers who would tie directly to reform efforts and aims to bring understanding of local political, social and cultural realities to bear in the design of development programs. Year 1 : Communication Theory and Practice Sociology Field Psychology Village Communication Contextual Studies Camera & Lighting Sound Recording Political Science Research Project Year 2 : Presentation and Layout Techniques Audience Research Research Techniques Documentary Professional Practice Media Industry Production and Direction Final Project

Coursework & Assessment :

The assessment criteria are of two phases. A formative system of assessment ensures that all the practical assignments, group discussions, seminars and written assignments in each subject are graded. The formal or summative written and practical assessment is done at the end of each semester.

Careers :

There is a range of careers open to post graduates in the field of Developmental communication in the NGO sector. Be it as a Communication officer or documentary film maker a Development communication post graduate has the requisite know how for communicating the voice of the masses for a positive nation building.