BA Media and Communication

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Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication

Duration

3 Years

Level

Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

10+2

BA Media and Communications or Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communications is a three-year undergraduate degree program. The aim of the Bachelor of Arts program in Media and Communications is to offer a universal understanding of the Media and Entertainment industry’s activities and equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills required to become expert media professionals ready to take on the challenges of the industry. The first year introduces foundational concepts of media, followed by industry-required skill building through a balanced mix of theory and practical classes in the second year thereby finally leading to specialization in key domain areas of media including print media, broadcast media, public relations, advertising, and digital media in the final year.

BA Media and Communication Syllabus

Syllabus of Media and Communications Course as prescribed by various Universities & Colleges.

BA Media and Communication Semester-I

Sr. No.

Subjects to Study

1

English Language & Literature

2

Fundamentals of Internet & New Media

3

Human Communication and Presentation Skills

4

Reporting and Writing

5

Modern World History

6

Elective-I (Any One)

  • Environmental Science
  • Introduction to the Art of Story Telling

BA Media and Communication Semester-II

1

Computer Graphics for Media

2

Editing and Design

3

English Language & Literature-II

4

Information Society

5

Media Laws and Ethics

6

Elective-II (Any One)

  • Constitution of India
  • Understanding Social Media

BA Media and Communication Semester-III

1

Advertising & Public Relations

2

Introduction to Radio

3

Visual Communication and Photography

4

Media Project-I

5

Elective-III (Any One)

  • 2D Animation
  • Copywriting Basics
  • Introduction to Economics
  • Sports Journalism
  • Scripting for Broadcast Media

BA Media and Communication Semester-IV

1

Basics of Video Production

2

Introduction to Film

3

Media Psychology

4

Media Project-II

5

Elective-IV (Any One)

  • 3D Modelling & Texturing
  • Arts & Entertainment Journalism
  • Broadcast, Business, and Financial Journalism
  • Public Relations: Principles & Practice

BA Media and Communication Semester-V

1

Introduction to Political Science

2

Media Research & Society

3

Media and Contemporary Affairs

4

Elective-V (Any One)

  • 3D Animation, Lighting & Rendering
  • Defense Communication
  • Integrated Marketing Communication
  • Introduction to Event Management
  • Online Journalism
  • Sound for Moving Images

BA Media and Communication Semester-VI

1

Development Communication

2

International Relations

3

Internship

4

Media Project-III

5

Elective-VI (Any One)

  • Corporate Communication
  • Character Animation & Rigging
  • Magazine Journalism
  • Radio Production
  • Video Editing & Compositing

6

Elective-VII (Any One)

  • Advertising Campaign Planning & Execution
  • Compositing for Visual Effects
  • Creative Video for Advertising
  • Media Seminar Series
  • Photojournalism

 

BA Media and Communication College

  • Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal

BA Media and Communication Employment Areas

  • Communication Management
  • Film Industry / Advertising Agencies
  • Media Education Companies
  • Television / Radio

BA Media and Communication Job Types

  • Producer
  • PR specialist
  • Presenter / Reporter
  • Technician
  • Writer, Editor, or Critic

Advanced Courses in BA Media and Communication

  • MA Media and Communication