JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION

FOUNDATIONAL COURSE IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION is an introductory level course that provides students with a basic understanding of the principles, theories, and practices of the field. The course is designed to provide students with a broad foundation of knowledge that can be applied to various careers in the media industry.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

The objective of a course in Journalism and Mass Communication is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, theories, and practices of the field. This course aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in various careers related to media and communications.

Developing critical thinking and analysis skills: Students will learn how to analyze media content critically and evaluate the quality of information presented by different media outlets.

Developing writing and communication skills: Students will learn how to write for various media formats, such as news articles, feature stories, and opinion pieces, as well as how to communicate effectively in different media formats.

Introducing students to various forms of media: Students will learn about the different forms of media, including print, broadcast, and digital media, and how they differ in terms of production, distribution, and audience engagement.

UG PROGRAMS: BA Journalism, BJMC

PG PROGRAMS: MA Journalism and Mass Communication

COURSE DURATION: 2 days

CAREER OPTIONS:

Journalism: Graduates can pursue careers in print, broadcast, or digital media as reporters, correspondents, editors, or producers.

Public Relations: Graduates can work as public relations specialists, media relations specialists, or communication coordinators in public relations agencies or corporate communications departments.

Advertising: Graduates can work in advertising agencies as account executives, media planners, creative directors, or copywriters.

Corporate Communications: Graduates can work in corporate communications departments as communication managers, communication directors, or internal communication specialists.

Film and Television Production: Graduates can work in film and television production companies as writers, producers, directors, or editors.

Event Management: Graduates can work in event management companies as event coordinators or planners.

Social Media Management: Graduates can work in social media management companies as social media managers or social media strategists.

Content Creation for Digital Platforms: Graduates can work as content creators or producers for various digital platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram.

Photography and Videography: Graduates can work as photographers or videographers for various media outlets, advertising agencies, or film and television production companies.