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Diploma IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION(1ST YEAR) ( M-DJMC01 )

BASIC INFORMATION

  • Course Fees : 0.00 0.00/-
  • Course Duration : 1 YEAR
  • Minimum Amount To Pay : Rs.0.00

 

Eligibility Criteria 

  1. Academic Qualification:
    Passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

  2. Minimum Marks Required:

    • General category: 50%

    • Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC): 45%

      Age Limit: 
    • no age limit 

 

 

Syllabus: 

Semester 1: Foundations

  1. Introduction to Communication

    • Definition, nature, and process

    • Types of communication: Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Group, Mass

    • Models of communication (Shannon-Weaver, Berlo, etc.)

  2. History of Journalism in India

    • Early press in India

    • Role of press in Indian freedom struggle

    • Post-independence journalism

  3. Media Laws and Ethics

    • Press Council of India

    • Defamation, contempt of court, RTI Act

    • Code of ethics for journalists

  4. Language and Writing Skills

    • Grammar and vocabulary

    • Report writing, news headlines

    • Editorials and features

  5. Computer Fundamentals

    • Basics of MS Office

    • Introduction to multimedia tools

    • Internet and digital communication


Semester 2: Tools and Practices

  1. News Reporting and Writing

    • Types of news

    • Sources and verification

    • Structure of a news story (5Ws and 1H)

  2. Media and Society

    • Media’s influence on public opinion

    • Representation of gender, caste, and class

    • Media and democracy

  3. Radio and Television Journalism

    • Basics of radio programming

    • News reading and scriptwriting for TV

    • Role of anchors and reporters

  4. Photography and Visual Communication

    • Elements of photography

    • Photojournalism

    • Visual storytelling

  5. Practical/Project Work

    • Lab journal/magazine

    • Field assignments and interviews

    • News bulletin or blog creation