BA(Honours) in Communication Studies

B.A, Communication Studies

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Entry Year

2020

Qualification

BA. Communication Studies

Duration

3 years

Overview
Program Specifications
Syllabus
Careers and Highlights

Overview

About the Program

The B.A. Honours in Communication Studies is a three-year rigorous programme that offers a curriculum equipped to instil students with the prowess and acumen of communication and media. This programme has been designed to ensure that every student is able to showcase their talent, skills and abilities in any market with ease. In order, to stand out in a field of such vigour, this programme is structured to not merely, be well-versed in the technicalities of the mediation, ideation and execution of Communication Studies but to enhance each student’s technological grasp and mould them into a qualified professional. On acquiring knowledge of the qualitative and quantitative techniques as well as gaining an in-depth understanding of the field, Graduates of this degree will be able to demonstrate their skills in Media Studies, Literature, Marketing, etc. The Curricular and Extracurricular activities are designed in a way to ensure that the students receive a holistic understanding through the curriculum. Please note that students who opt for the B.A. Honours in Communication Studies will study under the guidance of the Department of Communication Studies and will take an interdisciplinary approach to the field of communication.

Head of Department

Ms. Sharon Lopez
M.A., M.Phil., NET, (PGDCRL)

Vision

To generate strategies of creative expression, creative thought and accommodate the pursuit of knowledge.

Mission

The department works towards creating skilled creative media professionals who have the ability to think critically and pursue ethical action.

Objectives

To cater to the requirements of the industry while also enabling critical thinking and creative expression.
To train in writing for different media and equip students with the necessary technical skills to produce content for different media channels.
To fine-tune reading, research and analytical skills.
To understand contemporary Indian socio/economic/political/cultural contexts and integrate this analysis into producing work.

Program Specifications

The syllabus is designed to focus on

Writing Skills

Enhancing language skills in English
Understanding styles as a practitioner of literature
Experimenting with composition
Writing for Media

Corporate Skills

Business & Corporate Communication
Management Skills

Building Critical Theory

Getting introduced to various Media
Getting some technical skills related to the Media
Media production

Media

Introducing theories of Culture
Introducing theories of Media
Development of Communication
Research Methods, including Media research

Speaking skills

Listening and speaking comprehension
Group discussions
Speaking for radio and television
Presentation skills

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The candidate must fulfill the following to apply for this course:

Passed Std XII/ PUC or equivalent school leaving examinations
Proficient in the English language
Have an interest in current affairs and the Media
Have the ability to work hard and with consistency
Have a creative bent of mind

TESTING AND EVALUATION

Note: All applicants to Communication Studies (Honours) have to appear for a common entrance test.

The entrance test is designed to check the aptitude of a student. The test checks knowledge of current affairs, basic grammar, general knowledge, and Media interest. The testing process will take an entire day. The first list of selected candidates will be released by the evening of the day of the test. A wait list will also be released and seats are offered based on availability.
Total number of seats: 30

Procedure:

Collect an application form from the college office, or download the form from this website.
Register for the test at the college office with a fee of Rs.200/-.
Report to the venue with this registration slip and your application form.
Selected candidates must then meet the Principal with their parents/ guardians for a final interview.
Take the written component of the test.
Results of this phase will be declared within 3 hours of the test.
If selected, proceed to the oral component, on the same day.
The list of short-listed candidates will be released by the end of the day.
The wait list will also be announced.

Note:

All admissions into the Honours course is through this entrance test alone.
The test center is only at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore. On-line testing facilities have not been activated.
No recommendations will be entertained outside of the results of this test.

Syllabus

The paper titles are spread across 6 semesters, here’s a gist of the topics to be imparted:

Sem1	Sem 2
Functional Writing	Creative Writing
Introduction to Euro Lit	Writing for Print
Page Design	Readings & Approaches
Introduction to Psychology	Perspectives in Theatre
General English	General English
Language	Language

Sem 3	Sem 4
Writing for Radio	Writing for New Media
Intro to Media Studies	Media & Law
Perspectives in Indian Art	Contemporary World
Perspectives in Science	Understanding Narratives
Indian Literatures 1	Indian Literatures 2
Sound Design	Advanced Print

Sem 5	Sem 6
Writing for TV & Broadcast Journalism	Advertising & PR
Film Making 1	Film Making 2
Cultural Studies	Marketing Communication
Research Methods	Literature in Translations
Applied Economics	Development Communication
Advanced Creative Writing	Portfolio of Writing

Careers and Highlights

Our goal is to prepare the girls for future career options in:

Writing for the Media
Professional Creative Writing
Media Production
Web Content Development
Management: Media Management, and Production Management
Corporate Communications, including HR & PR

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