MA (Mass Communication)
Overview
The modern age and future in journalism and mass communication is about use of communication and information technology. With the digital onslaught suddenly the power has landed in the hands of a media person. The overall perception of a media person in a khadi kurta, black rimmed thick glasses and a loose bag with a pen has blown. Now emerges a person who is young, savvy, smart and up to date and has an access to a load of gadgets that will give an IT person a run for its money. DBS takes this an opportunity & has value added the curriculum with additional inputs.
MASS COMM @ DBS
The students of Mass Communication here at DBS are exposed to the syllabus of Mass Communication not only in its theoretical splendour but also covering to the practical Nitti gritties of the subject. The faculties are well qualified and hail from the industry specializing in Print, Electronic, Graphics and Audio Video Media with multiple years of experience to their credit. We have a subscription of all popular English and Hindi dailies. Our state of the art Mass communication lab boasts of digital cameras and Handy cams to cater to the needs of students for exterior shoots. We have a audio video editing lab with a recording studio. In fact the academics is nurtured by a panel of experts from the industry to who come from time to time to impart latest developments and trends in the industry.
OPPORTUNITIES AFTER
M.A. Mass Communication
- Electronic Media: (Television and Radio) Anchor, News Reader, Producer & Editor, Radio Jockey, Radio Producer, Station Head, Radio Anchor, News Reader, Head, Media Marketing & Media management.
- TV / Cinema Production: Producer, Production Controller, Post Production, Editor, Lighting, Makeup Artist. Creative Director
- Print Media: Reporter, Editor, Media Marketing & Media Management, Reporter, Sub- Editor, Editor, Layout Designer & Photo Journalist.
- Public Relations & Events: PR Consultant, Corporate Communicator and Event Manager.
- Advertising & Branding: Client Servicing, Copywriting, Visualize and Accounts Manager.
- Social Media: Content Development , Media design.
MA MASS COMMUNICATION
MA in Mass Communication is a full time semester program spread over two years It is an amalgamation of theoretical learning with practical experience in media The program prepares students or the media world with the focuson academics and as well as various techniques of Production like Direction, news writing, scripting, camera handling, lighting and linear and non-linear editing through practical assignment and live projects.
WHY MA MASS COMMUNICATION AT DBS
VALUE ADDED CERTIFICATES/WORKSHOP
The following certification/Workshops are offered in addition to the regular university syllabus
- Radio Production Training
- Television Production Training
- Dance Classes
- Anchoring Classes
- Theater & Acting Classes
- Website Development
- Domestic Tour (Optional)
Electronic Media Production Centre (TV Studio & Radio Station / Production Cell):
The Electronic Media Production Centre (including Radio Station and TV Studio) is equipped with latest technologies and equipments like HD video cameras, video editing systems, recording units, microphones, lights, reflectors and a studio set. Students get ample opportunities for studio and outdoor shoots.Campus Newspaper:
Students edit a campus newspapers 'DBS Buzz' which covers all the happenings in the college and views and opinions of the students. The reporting, news writing, editing, photography and pagination is all done by the students under the guidance of experienced faculties from media.Industrial Tours:
Media education cannot be imparted only in classrooms. We at DBS strongly believe in extensive industry interaction. Students visit Newsrooms, production houses, studios and printing press to gain a first-hand knowledge about the process. In addition to industry visits, every student of masscommunication is attached to a media industry like Advertising Agency, News Channels, Newspaper Publishing House and Production Houses at the end of the year where they spend 30 days working for that organization. This helps in a smoother transition from a student to a mass communicator phase.
PLACEMENTS
At DBS each student gets the opportunity to appear more than 150+ companies each year and each student is able to get the optimum placement deserved.
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Rolling Admission Policy
Rolling Status means that the candidate has not confirmed his candidature within the stipulated time, but is a suitable candidate for admission to the institute. Hence, when such a candidate is ready to confirm his candidature and upon receiving the admission fee, the admission in-charge will consider his application taking into account the seats available in the course (if any) on that day or may offer an alternate course if seats are not available in that course.
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"The Course nomenclature, curriculum, tenure etc. are subject to revision by the university due to implementation of NEP 2020 and all changes shall be automatically applied on the respective programs".
"Disclaimer"
Curriculum / Course Structure are under continuous update in consultation with Academic / Industry advisors, this is an indicative curriculum / course structure. Kindly contact your respective Program Mentor for the updated curriculum / Course Structure.