Course Overview:
The Bachelor’s in Media Studies explores the theory, history, and practice of various forms of media including print, broadcast, and digital media. The program covers critical analysis, media production, communication strategies, and the societal impacts of media.
Duration:
3 Years (6 Semesters)
Semester-Wise Syllabus:
Semester 1:
Introduction to Media Studies
Communication Theories
History of Media
Writing for Media
Basics of Photography
Media and Society
Semester 2:
Print Journalism
Media Ethics and Law
Visual Communication
Introduction to Film Studies
Introduction to New Media
Basic Video Production
Semester 3:
Radio Journalism and Production
Advertising Principles and Practices
Media Research Methods
Cultural Studies in Media
Television Studies
Advanced Photography & Videography
Semester 4:
Public Relations and Corporate Communication
Digital Media and Society
Documentary Production
Critical Media Studies
Introduction to Animation & Graphics
Media Audiences and Effects
Semester 5:
Advanced Media Research
Media and Globalization
Media and Gender Studies
Social Media Strategies
Media Production Project
Internship/Fieldwork
Semester 6:
Media Policy and Regulation
Media Entrepreneurship
Portfolio Development
Advanced Media Production Techniques
Media Dissertation/Capstone Project
Industry-specific Media Tools and Techniques
Average Fees:
₹1,50,000 to ₹4,00,000 per year (Varies by institution)
Exams to Attend:
CUET (Common University Entrance Test) for central universities.
IPU CET, DUET, TISSNET depending on the institutions.
Institution-specific entrance exams for media and communication programs.
Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India for Media Studies:
AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune
Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA)
Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi
Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC), Mumbai
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune
Christ University, Bengaluru
Asian College of Journalism, Chennai
Manipal School of Communication, Manipal
Amity School of Communication, Noida
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Media Studies:
Manorama School of Communication (MASCOM), Kottayam
School of Communication and Management Studies (SCMS), Kochi
Mahatma Gandhi University School of Media Studies, Kottayam
Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation & Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
St. Joseph's College, Devagiri, Calicut
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
Cochin Media School, Kochi
Kannur University Department of Communication, Kannur
Asian School of Communication, Kochi
St. Thomas College, Thrissur