B.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication)
B.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication)
Duration: 3 Years, Six Semesters. (Admissions open for the batch 2023-24)
Eligibility: Pass in 10+2/12th Standard with minimum 40 % marks. Admission needs valid score in SUAT.
About B.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication):
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Journalism & Mass Communication is an under graduate programme designed for those students with aptitude and interest in investigation and reporting of current and past issues to the vast audience through Newspapers, Magazines, Television, Radio, Internet etc. Journalism Profession correspond information between the News Agencies and Public on the standards of Truth, Autonomy and Transparency. The profession extensively uses Mass Communication Medias such as Radio, Television, Blogs, Portals, Social Networking etc. A Journalist or Writer works in the areas of Business, Culture, Governance, Finance, History, Games, Sports, Politics, Religion, Entertainment, Current Affairs etc. This course has been designed to enrich the skills of enrolled students in the fields of editing, writing, photography, analysis, research, reporting, comprehension etc.
Special Features of the Programme:
- Classes will be held from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. with half an hour break during week days.
- E-Study material will be provided from the college for every subject according to the syllabus.
- Industry oriented syllabus with special focus on experimental learning.
- Mini Project in each semester.
- Innovations in Examination System with opportunity for personal seeing of evaluated papers.
- Make up exams in every semester to avoid year loss.
- Placement support and research oriented projects for every student.
- Focus on smart skill development & training on competitive exams.
- Opportunity to visit various News Agencies
- Separate Hostel & Transport facility for Boys & Girls.
- Further opportunity to do Post Graduation, M. Phil., & Ph.D. Programmes.
Career Opportunities:
News Reporter, News Reader, Feature Writer, Columnist, Fashion Photographer, News Analyst, Public Relations Officer, Radio Jockey (RJ), Special Correspondent, Video Jockey (VJ), TV Correspondent, Freelance Writer, Correspondent, Illustrator, Photo Journalist, Journalist, Associate Editor, Cartoonist, Columnist, Proof Reader, Sub Editor, Writer, Publisher, Telecasting Assistant, Researcher, Transmission Executive.
Programme Structure:
| SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| Sl. No. | Subject | Marks | Sl. No | Subject | Marks | ||
| 1 | Fundamentals of Communication | 100 | 1 | Business Communication | 100 | ||
| 2 | Micro Economics | 100 | 2 | Macro Economics | 100 | ||
| 3 | Fundamentals of Journalism | 100 | 3 | Mass Communication | 100 | ||
| 4 | Business Environment | 100 | 4 | Indian Society & Culture | 100 | ||
| 5 | Personality Development | 100 | 5 | Inter Cultural Communication | 100 | ||
| 6 | Indian Constitution & Environmental Studies | 100 | 6 | Media Information Security | 100 | ||
| 7 | Fundamentals of IT | 50 | 7 | Soft Skill Training | 50 | ||
| 8 | Visit to Domestic News Houses/ Agencies/ Publisher | 50 | 8 | News Agency Analysis | 50 | ||
| 700 | 700 | ||||||
| SEMESTER 3 | SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| 1 | Print Journalism | 100 | 1 | Electronic Journalism | 100 | ||
| 2 | Media & Developments | 100 | 2 | Basic Media Research | 100 | ||
| 3 | News Writing Theory | 100 | 3 | News Editing Theory | 100 | ||
| 4 | Field Practicum | 100 | 4 | Field Practicum | 100 | ||
| 5 | Organizational Behaviour (Experimental Learning) | 100 | 5 | Stress Management | 100 | ||
| 6 | Media & Public Relations | 100 | 6 | Advertising Theory & Practice | 100 | ||
| 7 | Comprehension & Grammar | 50 | 7 | Practical- Photography & Video Production | 50 | ||
| 8 | Feature Writing- I (Parliamentary News, Business & Crime Reports) | 50 | 8 | Feature Writing II- (Sports Culture & Cinema Report) | 50 | ||
| 700 | 700 | ||||||
| SEMESTER 5 | SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| 1 | Communication Technology | 100 | 1 | Internship& Dissertation to produce a News Magazine & Viva-Voce | 700 | ||
| 2 | Media Laws & Ethics | 100 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Reporting Theory & Practice | 100 | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Trends in Journalism | 100 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Media Management | 100 | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Indian Cinema | 100 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Checking Plagiarism | 50 | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Press Report- Practical | 50 | 8 | ||||
| 700 | |||||||
Note:
(1) University Registration Fee, Eligibility Fee for other State/NRI students, Examination Fee, Uniform Fee, Hostel Fee, Industry visit fee, Internship fee, Transportation fee, Sports & games fee, Extra-curricular activity fee, etc., are extra. The course fees mentioned for subsequent years may vary annually up to 6%. (2) The University Placement & Training Team will assist the admitted students to get (a) Earn While Learn, (b) Industry Internship, and (c) Final Job Placement. (3) Karnataka Quota* : 1. Applicable only to Karnataka students having 50% or more in the applicable subject combination. 2. To be considered as Karnataka domicile student should have studied 7 years including PUC/Degree in the Karnataka.
