Creating Possibilities
Creating Possibilities

Journalism & Mass Communications

3 months program

Journalism is gathering information, collating it and creating something informative out of it. Apart from these basic roles, a journalist is also required to comment on events being reported but diplomatically, to not influence any reader too strongly.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Introduction to Journalism

  • Introduction to Mass Communication

  • Editing Techniques

  • Media Laws and Indian Constitution

  • Reporting Methods

  • Media Management

  • Advertising and Public Relations

  • History of Journalism

  • Writing for Media

  • Socio-Economic & Political Scenario

  • Introduction to Communication

  • Basics of Design & Graphics

  • History of Print & Broadcasting in India

  • Media Laws & Ethics

  • Photography
  • Print Journalism

  • Development & Communication

  • Radio Journalism & Production

  • Basics of Camera, Lights & Sound

  • Television Journalism & Production

  • Public Relations

  • New Media

  • Advertising Practices

  • Media Research

  • Media Organisation & Management

  • Global Media Scenario

COURSE OUTCOME

The field of Journalism is ever-expanding. What with the social activism, the riots all around the world, growths, developments, political changes and everything else that keeps happening, the work of a person in this field doesn't end. There are endless opportunities with no limit to what one can do. From being on television as a reporter, bringing news to people live, one could also work as a print journalist, bringing more detailed news to people, after the event has already occurred. There are also options where people can go beyond just words, they can use photography, cartoons and other illustrations to express or depict a story. Some people edit these stories and make them perfectly suited to the basic style of a newspaper. Apart from this, some people work behind the scenes on TV news channels, such as production managers, researchers, and newscast directors, among others. In conclusion, this boundless field has given rise to many greats over the years, and it will continue to do so. With endless possibilities, increasing popularity, this field is expanding even more than before and is creating a better environment for us to live in by making us aware of global citizens.

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