A course in mass communication helps the student develop abilities of critical thinking, problem-solving, conflict resolution, team building, and public speaking. This course helps students develop thinking skills on their feet, solve dilemmas, resolve conflicts quickly, work in a team, and public speaking.
Journalists have a need to discover and understand what is happening, whether it be a crime, a financial crisis, a clothing trend, or a rock concert. They deliver this information as an engaging story to an audience for whom it matters. Journalism is for people who: Are curious and inspired.
Mass Communication Required Skill set
Unlike the complex streams of engineering and medical, one does not need to have a “set formula” to succeed in the field of mass communication. However, all that one needs is the passion, drive and right skills to make it big as a mass communication and media professional. Have a look at the kind of skills and traits needed to build a career in mass communication:
Mass Communication & Media Skill set
- Creativity
- Confidence
- Communication skills
- Ability to work under strict deadlines
- Networking skills
- Research skills
- Interviewing skills
- Observation skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Interpretation skills
- Critical thinking
- Ability to work under rough conditions
- Good interviewing skills
- Ability to express ideas and thoughts clearly
Eligibility: 10+2
Duration: one year
Future Prospect
Digital media can surely become the future of journalism in India and while principles of journalism will remain the same, the convergence of print, broadcast and digital will have to be managed better
Career Opportunities
- AIR – All India Radio
- Circulation and Public Relations
- Central Information Service
- Legal Affairs Department
- Journals
- News Agencies
- Press Information Bureau
- Photography Companies
- TV Channels
- Radio Telecasting Companies
- Websites Periodicals and Magazines
- Newspapers
- Advertising Agencies
- Books and Novels
Following are the various job profiles offered to graduates in mass communication:
- Journalist/News reporter.
- Fashion Photographer.
- TV Correspondent.
- Producer.
- Radio Jockey/ RJ.
- Public Relations Officer.
- Content Writer.
Semester – 1
- Paper1: Principles of Communication –I
- Paper 2: Global Comparative Media
- Paper 3: Information Technology
- Paper 4: Practical
Semester – 2
- Paper I: History & Industry of Mass Communication
- Paper III: Print Media & Photo Journalism
- Paper IV: Reporting & Editing – I
- Paper V: Practical
