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Diploma Courses  :  Journalism & Mass Communication

 

All modules in this course are obligatory. The Management reserves the right to change the syllabus without prior notice

 
  Course Synopsis

410 Sessions 82 credits

 
Core Concepts 80 sessions 16 credits
Communication, Media & Society 15 sessions 3 credits
Principles & Practice of Mass Comm. 15 sessions 3 credits
Feature Writing & 10 sessions 2 credits
Editing 5 sessions 1 credits
Media & the Law 10 sessions 2 credits
Public Affairs & Globalisation 15 sessions 3 sessions
Human Rights and Development 10 sessions 2 sessions
 
Core Skills 220 sessions 44 credits
English Language Culture and Skills 20 sessions 4 credits
Public Speaking & News Presentation 30 sessions 6 credits
News Reporting 15 sessions 3 credits
Print Production 20 sessions 4 credits
Computer Skills for Media 25 sessions 5 credits
Photojournalism and Photography 15 sessions 3 credits
Broadcast Journalism 10 sessions 2 credits
Scripting for Broadcast 10 sessions 2 credits
On-line Journalism & New Media 15 sessions 3 credits
Web- Design 10 Sessions 2 credits
Research Writing 20 sessions 4 credits
Faculty Tutorials’ Assessments 5 sessions 1 credit

Introduction to Radio Broadcasting & Radio Programme Production

25 sessions 5 credits
 
 
  Elective Subjects (Choose any one group)
 
Group I 50 sessions 10 credits
E 1  Creative Writing Workshop (Fiction: Short Stories) 10 sessions 2 credits
E 2  Broadcast TV News Production 20 sessions 4 credits
E 3  Photography Workshop 20 sessions 4 credits
 
Group II 50 sessions 10 credits
E 4  Literary Journalism and Non-Fiction Writing 15 sessions 3 credits
E 5  Science & Environment Journalism and Comm. 15 sessions 3 credits
E 6  Video Documentary Production 20 sessions 4 credits
 
Group III 50 sessions 10 credits

E 7  Business / Financial Journalism &
        Media Management and Marketing

15 sessions
5 sessions
3 credits
1 credits

E 8  Strategic Communication & Event Management

15 sessions 3 credits

E 9  Corporate Video Production

15 sessions 3 credits
 
Workshops (Obligatory) 60 sessions 12 credits
Critical Appreciation of Art, Culture & Heritage 20 sessions 4 credits
Media Literacy for Ethics and Professional Standards 15 sessions 3 credits
Relationship Management 2 days (non-credit)
Shakti Yogashrama 10 sessions 2 credits
Theatre Workshop 5 sessions 1 credit
Without the Box Creative Enhancement Workshop 5 sessions 1 credit
Ballet Point (Classic point) 5 sessions 1 credit
 
 
Course Head: Jane Swamy and Asha Sandilya

Course Outline and Method: The Journalism Course is a full time, post-graduate Advanced Diploma programme, intended as instruction in the role and function of mass media and civil society. It examines the principles, practice and responsibility of communication, the mass media, and the convergence of print, broadcast and net journalism. In the era of New Media, the Journalism Course combines knowledge creation and extension, craft and context, with practical applications in a study programme of proven excellence. Students emerge from the course enabled for multiple tasks and skills in mass communication and social development.

The course comprises 17 modules (obligatory), and sets of electives (one group to be chosen from 3 offered); and on-line courses, seminars and workshops, the costs of which make up the tuition fee. The total of 410 sessions / 82 credits, makes the student eligible for the diploma.

Class timings: Two to three sessions a day in the forenoon, afternoon and evening. (10/11.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m., 2.00 - 4.00 p.m., 4.00-6.00 p.m. and 6.30 - 8.30 p.m).

Workshops and Seminars are usually scheduled for Saturdays.
75% attendance is compulsory in each module and is graded.
Failure in any module necessitates reassessment exercises / assignments / attendance in the subsequent academic year/s for completion and award of Diploma certification.

Job Prospects: The print, broadcast, and digital media are experiencing rapid expansion. Mass media , new media and internet communication offer promising and remunerative work opportunities. Diploma holders can enter as trainees/ employees on Newspapers, Magazines, and in TV/Radio, media service agencies, corporate organisations and NGOs.

All modules in this course are obligatory. Workshops are valuated for credit by attendance or assignments or both. The management reserves the right to change the syllabus without prior notice.

Tuition Fees 1,70,000
Add Registration Fee 2,500
Add Library deposit ( refundable ) 2,500
Total Fees 1,75,000