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.
| S.No. | Code | Subjects | Credits |
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| 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 | ||
Course Structure
| Semester | S. No. | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Semester | 1 | Media and Information Literacy | 4 |
| 2 | Introduction To Digital Media | 3 | |
| 3 | English for Media | 3 | |
| 4 | Introduction to Understanding Cinema | 4 | |
| 5 | Applied Visual Designing and Aesthetic | 4 | |
| 6 | Screen Writing & Digital Storytelling | 3 | |
| 7 | Digital Photography for Media Production | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | ||
| II Semester | 1 | Theories of Communication | 4 |
| 2 | Social Media Marketing | 4 | |
| 3 | Media Law and Ethics | 3 | |
| 4 | Audio/ Video Production | 3 | |
| 5 | Audio/ Video Production (Practical) | 3 | |
| 6 | Creative AI For Film & Digital Media | 3 | |
| 7 | Visual Design & Graphics | 2 | |
| 8 | Hindi | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | ||
| IIIrd Semester | 1 | Digital Reporting & Editing | 4 |
| 2 | Fundamentals of Management | 3 | |
| 3 | Advertising & Branding Techniques | 4 | |
| 4 | Media Research | 4 | |
| 5 | Psychology of Communication | 2 | |
| 6 | Digital News Production | 4 | |
| 7 | Video Editing & Digital Post-Production | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | ||
| IV Semester | 1 | Corporate Communication | 4 |
| 2 | Mobile Journalism(MOJO) | 3 | |
| 3 | Introduction to AI in Film Making | 4 | |
| 4 | SEO & Digital Analytics | 3 | |
| 5 | Environment and Media | 2 | |
| 6 | Event & Media Project Management | 2 | |
| 7 | Integrated Marketing Communication | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 22 | ||
| Vth Semester | 1 | Broadcast Audio & Podcast Production | 3 |
| 2 | Media Economics | 3 | |
| 3 | Documentary and Short Film Production | 4 | |
| 4 | Film Appreciation | 2 | |
| 5 | AR/VR and Immersive Media | 3 | |
| 6 | SIP Internship | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | ||
| VIth Semester | 1 | Digital Content Strategy | 4 |
| 2 | E-Publishing and CMS | 3 | |
| 3 | Digital Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| 4 | Digital Reputation Management | 3 | |
| 5 | Media Industry Practices & Portfolio Development | 3 | |
| 6 | Understanding India | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | ||
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria require candidates to have completed 10+2 in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks.
Admission Procedure
For Admission Procedure, Click Here https://pimrindore.ac.in/admissions/ug-admission/