Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication [MA (JMC)]
The post-graduate MA JMC course is designed for students desirous of taking up careers in Media. A thorough grounding will be provided in communication and journalism theories and Mass Media Research. The syllabus is designed in such a way that the latest developments in the ever changing media sector can be easily incorporated in class room teaching. This course is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.
A] Objectives
- To hone the journalistic and research skills through practical work, assignments, project reports, seminars, and to acquaint students with advanced journalism and media practices.
- To fully acquaint students with the need to maintain an even balance between workshop and to media professions and lend them a critical understanding of the communication package as whole.
- To offer appropriate grounding in the issues, ideas, and challenges of 21st century thereby broadening the world view of the future media practitioners.
- To develop multi-tasking skills required in the dynamic multi-media and convergent media.
B] Duration and structure of program
MA JMC course will be of two years duration consisting of two semesters per year with Credit Based Choice System (CBCS). Thus the course is of four semesters.
(Refer syllabus for details.)
In addition to this course of credit system as mentioned above three extra credit course of 10 credits will be included:
- Human rights- 02 credits
- Cyber security/ information security – 04 credits
- Skilled based courses- 04 credits
Total – 10 credits
C] Eligibility
The student who has passed 12th standard + any graduate degree of any recognized university shall be held eligible to be admitted to MA JMCcourse.
D] ABOUT THE COURSE
- Medium of instruction-English
Medium of examination – English/ Marathi
Timing of the course- 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Annual Fees – Rs. 35,000/-
Intake of seats- 30 per batch
- Experimental Work
Students will be producing a Tabloid, Magazine named ‘Media Voice’, radio bulletin, documentary, short film, news bulletin, etc during the two years.
- Internship
Every student will have to take up an internship in Print, Electronic and New Media during the two years. They will have to submit a detailed report of the same.
- Local Visits and Study Tours
During the two years various local visits will be conducted, attendance of the students would be compulsory.
- Internal Assessment
Assignments may be taken in the form of class tutorials, home assignments, seminars, workshops, presentation and file work. Practical work will include evaluation of Internship report, local visit report, and participation in producing experimental work, subject wise assignments and attendance record.