BACHELOR OF ARTS IN JOURNALSIM (B.A. Journalism)

Objectives:
A journalist can be broadly defined as one whose primary occupation is gathering, writing, editing and presenting events occurring in various spheres, be it political, economics the arts and culture or sports to a generic audience in the mass media. The mass media serves a variety of purposes including information, Communication, entertainment, advertisement and opinion building. In this professional there are many areas where one can work in. these are
Reporting, Sub-editing, Editing etc. thus we see that opportunities abound in journalism and if one has enough fire in the belly, one can be a live example to the adage “the pen is mightier than the sword” and structure a fine career for themselves.

Eligibility:
Pass in Pre-Degree /PDC / 10+2 or its equivalent in any group.

Duration of the Course:
Six Semesters (Three Years)

1st SEMESTER
Paper 1.1 Introduction to Mass communication

2nd SEMESTER
Paper 2.2 Fundamentals of Journalism

3rd SEMESTER
Paper 3.3 Media Laws & Indian Constitution

4th SEMESTER
Paper 4.4 Basic Audio – visual Media

5th SEMESTER
Paper 5.5 Reporting Methods
Paper 5.6 Editing Techniques

6th SEMESTER
Paper 6.7 Media Management
Paper 6.8 Introduction to Advertising & Public Relation