About the Course
A diverse and intensive program of study in journalism and mass communication is offered by the Amity School of Communication. This course is relevant for students planning a career in public relations and promotion, institutional relations, information services, technical writing, newspaper and magazine journalism or radio and video production, or journalism.
Journalism training cannot come merely through lecturing on press laws or on basics of editing and reporting. It is something that one learns by doing. That's why it has to be interactive and production-oriented.
Aim
At ASCO, the aim of this course is to offer budding journalists hands on the sets experience to accomplish the following:
- Writing reports and features as per the subject or beat assigned.
- Producing a monthly newsletter, including writing articles, editing them and designing the newsletter.
- Editing PTI copies which are checked by prominent journalists.
- Producing documentaries under professional guidance.
- Freelancing for various national newspapers like TOI, HT, Pioneer, Hindu etc.
Master of Journalism and Mass Communication |
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Course Structure
Semester - I (August - December) |
- Introduction to Communication
- Print Journalism- Reporting & Editing
- Public Relations
- Media Analysis
- Introduction to Photography
- Design Software
- Communication Skills –I
- Self- Development & Interpersonal Skills
- Foreign Language-I
-French
-German
-Spanish
-Japanese
-Chinese
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Semester - II (January - May) |
- Advertising: Concepts and Principles
- Specialized Reporting
- Radio & TV Production
- Mass Media and Industry
- Print Design and Production
- Editing & Feature Writing
- Advanced Photography
- Communication Skills-II
- Behavioural Communication & Relationship Management
- Foreign Language-II
-French
-German
-Spanish
-Japanese
-Chinese
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(IInd Semester Examination : April 15-30)
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Semester - III (August-December) |
- Media Appreciation
- Research Methodology
- Radio and TV Journalism
- Corporate Communication
- Advertising Planning and Strategy
- Digital Media Production
- Concept & Visualization
- Leading through Teams
- Foreign Language –III
-French
-German
-Spanish
-Japanese
-Chinese
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Semester - IV (January– May) |
- Writing for Media
- Contemporary National & International Affairs
- Film Production Basic Concepts
- Media Planning & Brand Management
- Cyber Journalism
- Media Laws & Ethics
- Project on any one are of Specialization
- Radio
- Television
- Print
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Photography
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Fee Structure
Duration |
Eligibility |
Avg Semester Fee Non Sponsored (in lakhs) |
Avg Semester Fee Sponsored (in lakhs) |
Recognised By/Awarding Body |
2 yrs |
Graduation |
0.75 |
1.20 |
Amity University |
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