B.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication)

Program Code 32798

Campus Ranchi

Institute Amity School of Communication, Ranchi

University Amity University Jharkhand

Eligibility 10+2

Duration 3 Years

Selection Process

  • Program Fee (Rs. in Lacs)
  • 1st Year Non Sponsored Semester 0.54

Course Structure

1st Year

Semester 1

  • Fundamentals of Environmental Studies [Value Added Course]
  • Design and Graphics [Skill Component - Skill Enhancement Course]
  • State and Politics [Minor]
  • Basic of Visual Communication [Major (Core)]
  • Communication and Mass Media [Major (Core)]
  • Print Journalism [Major (Core)]
  • Communication Skills - I [Ability Enhancement Courses]
  • Introduction to French Culture & Language [Ability Enhancement Courses]
  • Introduction to German Culture & Language [Ability Enhancement Courses]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 2

  • Term Paper [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Introduction to Radio and Audio Technique [Core Courses]
  • Introduction to Television Production [Core Courses]
  • Media Ethics and Laws [Core Courses]
  • News Analysis [Core Courses]
  • Photography theory & Practice [Core Courses]
  • Communication Skills - II [Communication Skills]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

2nd Year

Semester 3

  • Field work - I [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Audio Visual Media & Production [Specialisation Elective Courses (First Discipline)]
  • Editing Technique [Employability & Skill Enhancement Courses]
  • Advertising Concepts [Core Courses]
  • Basics of Film Theory and Practice [Core Courses]
  • Digital Animation and Sound [Core Courses]
  • Intercultural Communication [Core Courses]
  • Introduction to Media Research [Core Courses]
  • Individual Excellence & Social Dynamics [Behavioural Science]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 4

  • Basics of Direction [Specialisation Elective Courses (First Discipline)]
  • On Air Skills for Broadcast Media [Specialisation Elective Courses (First Discipline)]
  • Writing for Specialism [Specialisation Elective Courses (First Discipline)]
  • Media Analysis [Employability & Skill Enhancement Courses]
  • Communication for Sustainable Development [Core Courses]
  • Online Journalism and Digital Media [Core Courses]
  • Public Relations Concepts [Core Courses]
  • Creativity for Team Excellence [Behavioural Science]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

3rd Year

Semester 5

  • Summer Internship [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Advanced Television Journalism [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Client Servicing and Creatives [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Event Management Concepts [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Filmmaking Techniques [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Media Planning [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Multimedia Production [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility [Professional Ethics]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 6

  • Major Project [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Client Servicing and Copywriting [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Multi Platform Journalism II: TV & Radio [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Radio Programming [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Campaign Planning [Employability & Skill Enhancement Courses]
  • Advanced Cyber Media [Core Courses]
  • News Bulletin Management [Core Courses]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses