BA Journalism and Mass Communication in Indore
Course Duration
3 Years
Semester
6
About the Programme
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication (BAJMC) is a three-year undergraduate programme that focuses on mass media communication, journalism, media concerns, media research, social media, event management, and production. It is a practically orientated programme that helps the students to become media professionals. The programme provides a dynamic, industry-based environment which helps students to gain practical exposure with a blend of theory and practice.
Programme Outcomes
Upon completion of the BAJMC course, students are expected to
PO1: Demonstrate creation, integration and dissemination of information.
PO2: Exhibit decision-making skills in the media industry.
PO3: Demonstrate communication proficiency in the media industry.
PO4: Demonstrate team building and leadership skills for media production.
PO5: Demonstrate ethical behaviour.
Course Structure
Semester - I
| Course Code | Course type | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAJMC-101 MAJ | Major | Introduction to Journalism | 6 |
| BAJMC-102 MIN | Minor | Public Administration, Society and media | 4 |
| BAJMC-103 MDE | Multidisciplinary | Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence for Everyone) | 3 |
| BAJMC-104 AEC | AEC | Hindi Language | 2 |
| BAJMC-105 SEC | Skill Enhancement Course | Personality Development | 3 |
| BAJMC-106 PW | Project Work | FIELD PROJECT | 2 |
| Total | 20 | ||
Semester - II
| Course Code | Course type | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAJMC -201 MAJ | Major | Reporting and Editing | 6 |
| BAJMC -202 MAJ | Major | Media Law and Ethics | 6 |
| BAJMC-203 MIN | Minor | Mass Media and Cultural Studies | 4 |
| BAJMC-204 AEC | Ability Enhancement Course | English Language | 2 |
| BAJMC-205 VAC | Value Added Course | Understanding India | 2 |
| Total | 20 | ||
Semester - III
| Course Code | Course type | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAJMC-301MAJ | Major | Advertising and Public Relations | 6 |
| BAJMC-302DSE | Discipline Specific Elective | Photo Journalism | 4 |
| BAJMC-303MIN | Minor | Information Communication and Technology | 4 |
| BAJMC-304MD | Multidisciplinary | Fundamentals of Management | 3 |
| BAJMC-305AEC | Ability Enhancement Course | English Language and Foundation | 2 |
| BAJMC-306VAC | Value Added Course | Environment Education | 2 |
| Total | 21 | ||
Semester - IV
| Course Code | Course type | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAJMC -401 MAJ | Major | Corporate Communication | 6 |
| BAJMC -402 DSE | Discipline Specific Elective | VFX and Editing | 4 |
| BAJMC -403 MIN | Minor | Rural Journalism | 4 |
| BAJMC -404 AEC | Ability Enhancement Course | Hindi Language – II | 2 |
| BAJMC -405 SEC | SEC | Web Designing | 3 |
| BAJMC -406 PRO | Project | Apprenticeship | 2 |
| Total | 21 | ||
Semester - V
| Course Code | Course type | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAJMC- 501 MAJ | Major | Audio and Visual Communication | 6 |
| BAJMC-502 DSE | Discipline Specific Elective | Media Management | 4 |
| BAJMC-503 SEC | SEC | Advertising and Marketing Management | 4 |
| BAJMC-504 INT/PROJ | Project | Internship/Capstone Project | 6 |
| BAJMC-505 ADD | Value Added Course | Podcasting | 3 |
| Total | 23 | ||
Semester - VI
| Course Code | Course type | Course name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAJMC- 601 MAJ | Major | Media Research | 6 |
| BAJMC-602 DSE | Discipline Specific Elective | Digital Communication | 4 |
| BAJMC-603 DSE | Discipline Specific Elective | Cultural, Media and Society | 4 |
| BAJMC-604 PRO | Project | Capstone Project/Internship | 6 |
| Total | 20 | ||
| S.No. | Code | Subjects | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester - I |
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| 1. | BAJMC 101 | Paper 1- Introduction to Journalism (Theory) Paper 2- Reporting and Editing (Theory +Practical) | (4+2) 6 |
| 2. | BAJMC 102 | Public Administration, Society and Media | 6 |
| 3. | BAJMC 103 | Social Media | 4 |
| 4. | BAJMC 104 | Paper - I A Hindi | 2 |
| 5. | BAJMC 105 | Paper- II A Environmental Education | 2 |
| Total Credits | 20 | ||
| Semester - II |
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| 1. | BAJMC 201 | Media Law and Ethics | 6 |
| 2. | BAJMC 202 | Understanding Cinema | 6 |
| 3. | BAJMC 203 | Mass Media and Cultural Studies | 4 |
| 4. | BAJMC 204 | Paper - I B English | 2 |
| 5. | BAJMC 205 | Paper II B Yoga and Meditation | 2 |
| Total Credits | 20 | ||
| Semester - III |
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| 1. | BAJMC 301 | Advertising and Public Relation | 6 |
| 2. | BAJMC 302 | Information Communication and Technology | 6 |
| 3. | BAJMC 303 | Fundamentals of Management | 4 |
| 4. | BAJMC 304 | Photo Journalism | 4 |
| Total Credits | 20 | ||
| Semester - IV |
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| 1. | BAJMC 401 | Corporate Communication | 6 |
| 2. | BAJMC 402 | VFX and Editing | 6 |
| 3. | BAJMC 403 | Web Designing | 4 |
| 4. | BAJMC 404 | Rural Journalism | 4 |
| Total Credits | 20 | ||
| Semester - V(NEP-Yearly Batch) |
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| 1. | BAJMC 501 | Audio and Visual Communication | 6 |
| 2. | BAJMC 502 | Advertising and Marketing Communication | 6 |
| 3. | BAJMC 503 | Media Management | 4 |
| 4. | BAJMC 504 | Hindi | 2 |
| 5. | BAJMC 505 | English | 2 |
| 6. | BAJMC 506 | Summer Internship Program (Field Work) | 2 |
| Total Credits | 22 | ||
| Semester - VI(NEP-Yearly Batch) |
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| 1. | BAJMC 601 | Python Programming (Major) | 6 |
| 2. | BAJMC 602 | Web Designing Using PHP (Minor) | 6 |
| 3. | BAJMC 603 | Cyber Security (GE) | 2 |
| 4. | BAJMC 604 | Project (SEC) | 2 |
| 4. | BAJMC 605 | Project (SEC) | 2 |
| Total Credits | 20 | ||
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria require candidates to have completed 10+2 in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks.
Admission Procedure
Admission is given through MPonline E-pravesh, which is a mandatory procedure by MP Govt., India. The candidate needs to register first on the E-pravesh portal (https://epravesh.mponline.gov.in/portal/index.aspx) as soon as it opens up and then complete the choice filling for the colleges of his/her choice. After this, the govt. then allots the college to the candidate according to the availability of seats as per the reservation policies. Then the candidate would be required to report to the allotted institute and pay the fee. The admission will then be done by the respective institute.