Mass Communication & Digital MediaNew

Course Head: Mr. Rohan Moorthy

Course content subject to change

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Course Outline and Method

The course in PG Diploma in Mass Communication & Digital Media is a 11-month full-time, post graduate diploma program. It is an academic stream intended to provide undergraduates with a panoramic perspective of the various facets of news media, new age media and mass communication disciplines. The knowledge and skills that students will acquire will equip them for careers in Social Media, Content Writing, Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism, Corporate Communications and a wide range of media related professions. Further, the course will provide deep dives and learning platforms to have understanding of audience engagement, news creation, campaign development etc.

Similar to other XIC Courses, this Diploma course is also taught and facilitated by professionals drawn from the fields of Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Film Making, Event Management and related areas. The course comprises of 52 modules, seminars, and workshops (the costs of which are included in the tuition fee). The total of 525 sessions (105 credits) makes the student eligible for the diploma. A substantial part of the education is conducted through ‘assisted learning,’ which involves students undertaking assignments, research and case studies, projects individually or in groups under the guidance of the faculty.

Course Fees

Tution Fees 2,45,000
CSGT 9% 20,050
SGST 9% 20,050
Registration Fees 2,500
CSGT 9% 225
SGST 9% 225
Library Deposit 2,500
Total Fees 2,94,550

Eligibility

Anyone holding a graduate degree in Arts, Science, Mass Media, Commerce, or any professional course etc. (Students, awaiting their graduation results, should submit a photocopy of the final year mark sheet of Second Year to the Administration Office) failing which, they will not be eligible for the XIC Post-graduate Diploma). To add, another criterion for the course is that it is intended only for graduates with no prior work experience or prior education qualification in the same field. There is an online entrance test followed by a personal interview.

Class Timings

The course is conducted over week days - Monday to Saturday (9.00 am - 8.30 pm), with two to three sessions daily. Workshops and Seminars are usually scheduled for Saturdays. 75% attendance is compulsory in each module

Career Opportunities

XIC students have been a preferred choice for the industry for several decades and our alumni occupy entry level to top level positions in the field of Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, New Age Media, Film, Television and Journalism. XIC trains its students for various industry roles that include News Creation and Reporting, Content Creation, Client Servicing, Account Planning, New Business Development, Crisis Management, Copy Writing, Media Planning, Retail Merchandizing, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Social Media Management etc.

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Course Outline

All modules in this course are obligatory.
The Management reserves the right, as and when necessary,
to change the syllabus without prior notice.

Learning Track 1:
Theories & Applications of Mass Communication
  • Foundational Concepts of Mass Communication & their applications
  • A macro level view of Mass Media, Advertising, PR and Digital Media organizations
Learning Track 2:
Nurturing Creativity for applications in Mass Communication
  • Techniques of Creative thinking, ideation, and writing
  • Story Telling Techniques
Learning Track 3:
Appreciation of Media Buzz
  • Analysis of latest news & Current Affairs
  • Analysis of latest advertising campaigns
  • Analysis of latest Social Media campaigns
Learning Track 4:
Digital Media Applications
  • Digital Media, Digital Marketing & Performance Marketing
  • Digital technologies & gaming platforms: Applications in the marketing communication mix
  • Web site designing and content
  • Content creation for Blogs, podcasts, & influencer posts
  • Content Strategy: Building effective social media presence
  • Creating UX
  • AI Assistant Platforms
  • Online / Virtual Communities
  • Online Reputation & Cyber Security
  • Social Media Analytics
Learning Track 5:
Mass Media & the Evolving Role of Journalists in Digital Age
  • Concept of news, traditional and modern role of journalists
  • Overview of the Indian and global Mass Media Industry
  • Craft of Journalism-Reporting, Editing, feature writing
  • Digital Journalism
Learning Track 6:
Advertising & Marketing Commications
  • Indian and Global Marketing Communications & Advertising Scenario
  • Introduction to IMC, various marcom tools & their applications
  • Campaign building
  • Copywriting, Designing & Visualization
Learning Track 7:
Public Relations, Events & Corporate Communications
  • Public Relations: Theories, applications, importance, specializations
  • Strategic applications of PR
  • Events and their applications in PR
  • Role of Corporate Communications
  • Writing skills
Learning Track 8:
Film & Social Media Reels
  • Film & Documentary making
  • Reels & Short videos for Digital Platforms & social media
Learning Track 9:
Immersive Learning, Projects & Case Development-cum-Dissertation
  • Executive Presence & Gravitas
  • Referral Knowledge Sessions
  • Industry Engagement
  • Creative, Cognitive & Design Thinking
  • Project / Case / Dissertation
Total: 450 Sessions