BA Media & Communication

Programme Overview

The four-year BA Media and Communication programme at Kristu Jayanti University prepares students to become skilled, ethical, and innovative media professionals. The curriculum integrates strong theoretical foundations with intensive practical training, providing students with immersive exposure to real-world media production and contemporary communication practices.

Highlights

The programme offers a comprehensive and industry-aligned learning experience, enabling students to begin building a professional portfolio from the very first semester.

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: Students gain hands-on training in professional media facilities, including a multi-camera broadcast studio, an audio-visual production lab, and advanced post-production suites.

Industry-Integrated Curriculum: Designed in collaboration with industry professionals, the curriculum focuses on emerging competencies in digital media, visual communication, content creation, and strategic communication.

Practical Portfolio Development: Through live projects, workshops, and practical assignments across print, broadcast, and digital media, students graduate with a diverse and industry-ready portfolio of work.

Expert Faculty: The programme is facilitated by an accomplished team of scholars and industry practitioners who integrate academic rigor with real-world insights.

Interaction with Industry Leaders: Guest lectures, workshops, and training sessions led by national and international experts in journalism, filmmaking, advertising, and digital media provide students with valuable exposure and networking opportunities.

Mandatory Internships: A structured internship component ensures meaningful industry engagement, allowing students to gain practical experience and build professional networks as part of the degree requirement.

SEM

Course Type

Course Name

Credits

I

DSC

Essentials of Communication

4

DSC

Essentials of Communication (Practical)

2

DSC

Foundations of Journalism

4

DSC

Foundations of Journalism (Practical)

2

DSC

Communication Theories

4

II

DSC

Media Writing and Reporting

4

DSC

Media Writing and Reporting (Practical)

2

DSC

Editing for News Media

4

DSC

Editing for News Media (Practical)

2

DSC

Media Law and Ethics

4

III

DSC

Photojournalism

4

DSC

Photojournalism (Practical)

2

DSC

Design for Print Media

4

DSC

Design for Print Media (Practical)

2

DSC

Introduction to Film Art

4

DSC

Introduction to Film Art  (Practical)

2

IV

DSC

Broadcast Journalism

4

DSC

Broadcast Journalism (Practical)

2

DSC

Advertising

4

DSC

Advertising (Practical)

2

DSC

Data Journalism

4

DSC

Data Journalism (Practical)

2

V

DSC

Public Relations

4

DSC

Public Relations (Practical)

2

DSC

Multimedia Journalism

4

DSC

Multimedia Journalism (Practical)

2

DSC

Research Methodology

4

DSE1

Film Theories

4

DSE2

Feature Writing

4

VI

DSC

Development Journalism

4

DSC

Development Journalism (Practical)

2

DSC

Digital Filmmaking and Documentary Production

4

DSC

Digital Filmmaking and Documentary Production

2

VOC

Media Production

4

DSC

Research Project

4

DSE3

Integrated Marketing Communication

4

DSE4

Scripting and Storyboarding

4

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