Post Graduate Diploma Broadcast Journalism

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

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 

  • Economics of news channels
  • Business model of a media company

·        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

  • Anchoring 
  • Voice Over
  • Recreation

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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