Padur, Kelambakkam (OMR), Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai - 603 103.
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The fascination with journalists and journalism is something here to stay even if the field is under tremendous pressure from within and without. Keeping in mind the absolute essentials of ethics and ethical journalism in the print and broadcast outlets, the Department of Journalism & Communication shapes students with the zest to be the journalists of tomorrow.
The students will come out with overall knowledge of Journalistic skills on par with the media industry.
MA Communication and Journalism aims to provide theoretical as well as practical training in media related fields of society and aim to empower graduates to venture in to print broadcast and new media journalism. This is a professional course which aims to mould graduates to take jobs in journalism, communication, advertising, PR and new media. The training is structured in such a way that practical classes complement theoretical lessons learned by or taught to students. At the end of the two years course, students are expected to perform well in media industry. The USP of this course is integrated learning of theory and practical sides of the course.
I Year | II Year |
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Semester - I | Semester - III |
History of Communication | Communication Ethics and Laws |
Reporting and Editing | Communication Research Methods |
Print Journalism Practical I ( Broadsheet/Tabloid) | Radio Journalism Practical |
History of Tamil Society and Politics | Gender and Media |
Photo Journalism | Public Relations |
Soft Skill – I | Extra Disciplinary – II |
Soft Skill - III | |
Internship | |
Semester - II | Semester - IV |
Social Media Communication | Television Journalism Practical |
Film Studies | Cross Cultural Communication |
Print Journalism Practical II ( Magazine) | Critical Communication Studies |
Environmental Journalism | Dissertation |
Extra Disciplinary- I | Practice Journal |
Advertising | Soft Skill – IV |
Soft Skill – II |
This Course is unique in training students in Journalist skills, such as, writing, editing, reporting, communication theories, as well as in Advertising Public Relations and new media, so that they can write or speak or project an organization effectively in media as it fits rightly into this area. The students can also work in government or private or corporate sector.
One learns theory and practical subjects of Journalism, Communication, Advertising, Public Relations, New Media and Social Media. One learns to study media practical subjects as well as theory in the first year. In the second year one concentrates on internship and practical skills of media in a media industry to explore the industry standards.
Students can work in media industries in India or abroad in journalism, communication, advertising PR and new media effectively; doing speaking, writing, editing, producing, and directing. Students can go to advanced countries as the USA or UK for study or work and can spend greater amount of time in international organizations or government departments in India or abroad.
It is a theory cum practical course, as opportunities are available to learn both in class room and laboratories. HCAS has media studies and labs are uniquely created to learn all forms of media practices. The students are exposed to guest lectures by visiting faculties and others to keep learning going on all the time.
HCAS unique liberal arts orientation, is located in scenic surroundings of Chennai, and the learning is easier and in a conducive atmosphere. Students learn from overseas trained faculty with special emphasis on media, and industry trained practical instructors. The state-of-the-art labs facilitate practical instruction round the year on media fields.
One should contact admission office of HCAS or college office to start application and do all formalities to get admitted to MA. The admission takes place from the month of April. A graduation in any field will qualify a person to join the course. Why not act today to join in HCAS's MA Journalism and Communication for a brighter tomorrow.