Course Structure
There are two semesters in one year. This is a practical-heavy programme and will largely involve hands-on learning in fake settings on campus, field work, and an internship. A final project is compulsory for all students.
Scheme of Assessment-
Assessment will be partly on the basis of examination in theory and partly on the basis of class assignments and practical work. A student will be expected to get a minimum of 40% marks in each exam. Subsequently students will be attached to a newspaper, magazine, or any other media organization for internship at the end of the programme.
Detailed Syllabus of Post Graduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism is as follows-
Name of the subject |
Topics |
Objective |
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Principles of Mass Communication |
· Communication theory concept, process and research · Communication models and Development communication · History of Media · Media ethics and laws · International communication |
The objective of this course is to teach students the communication models and theory. |
Media Management |
· Product branding and equity · Integrated media marketing and ad sales · New media laws, content sharing and tie-up models. · Audience research (NRS, IRS, TAM) · Online journalism and content management · A peep into future technology · Political and judicial System · Indian Parliamentary democracy · Major Indian national and regional parties |
The goal of this course is to make students understand the Economics of news channels. |
Political system of other major nations |
· Indian and International judicial system · Intelligence agencies and their international networking |
This subject helps the candidates to learn about both Indian and International judicial system |
Camera - Sound - Studio-Editing |
· Basic camera functions and its operations · Spy cam, mobile cam uses as a reporter · Understanding sound · Understanding the studio · Concept and process of Video Editing · Animation and Graphics |
The goal of this subject is to teach students how to operate camera and edit sound. |
News Production |
· Elements of production · Packaging of a story · Packaging of a program · News wheel |
The objective of this course to help students gain knowledge about different elements of news production. |
Reporting |
· News gathering and reporting concept, process and skills · TV interviews - Techniques and skills |
This course helps students learn different aspects of reporting and skills. |
News writing |
· Introduction to creative writing · Writing for TV news and programs · Structure and content of writing · Writing for different news formats · Web writing |
This subject teaches students the structure and various formats of news writing. |
On the screen |
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It is a useful subject that helps an individual understands how to act in front of a screen. |
Internship |
6 weeks |
A student has to undergo internship in a respected media house at the end of the last semester. |
Project |
Submission of final project |
A student has to submit a TV or radio documentary, a print portfolio or an online project at the end of the course. |
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