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Department of Journalism & Mass Communication



The fourth pillar of democracy, as the mass media has been christened, seems to have become, of late, one of the most popular career options for the youth today. However, on account of changing technology and new dimensions of the media industry , it calls for a well earned higher degree in the field of journalism and mass communication before one distinguishes himself or herself in a diversity of media related fields and makes his or her career as TV producer, film producer, reporter, editor, camera person, teacher and scholar. It is with this vision that St Xavier’s College, declared as College with Potential for Excellence by the UGC, has launched Journalism & Mass Communication courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The department also holds a students' festival at which short fiction and documentary prepared by the students, are screened. Students from other colleges are also take part in it. Reputed persons from film making are invited to grace the occasion, where the students interact with them face to face. The fest is entirely a student's affair, and the teachers only play a midwifery role.

Aim & Objective:

B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication course has been formulated with the objective to To familiarize the students with working of media both Print, Electronics & New Media, To develop working skills needed for newspapers, Magazines, Radio, TV & Web Journalism, To develop research attitude and research skills to understand media and to make use of them, To develop writing skills for different formats used in media, To sensitize students about human values, culture, legal aspects, environment etc. in relation to media, To develop aptitude and competence to analyze and interpret the events.

Programmes:

  • The Department offers full time B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication and M.A.. in Journalism & Mass Communication programmes.
  • The three-year undergraduate programme B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication is divided into six semesters. It provides a wide range of ideas and concepts about Print Media, Electronic Media, Advertisement and Film studies. Students of Journalism and Mass Communication are taught how to write, how to operate the video camera, techniques of video editing and sound. Different aspects of the world of advertisement too are taught. Films studies include different stages of film making like script and screenplay writing, cinematography and post production.
  • The M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication course is for two years and divided into four semesters. It consists of exploring the specialized knowledge of Principles & Process of Mass Communication, Structure & Style of Media Language, Concept & elements of News, Newspaper and New Magazine, Broadcast Media, Radio Reporting ,TV Reporting, Media Law & Ethics, Advertising & Public Relation, Media Management & Marketing, Documentary & Film Production, Social Media and Producing Radio/TV Programmes.

  Degree   Programme   Duration       Syllabus       Faculty
  Undergraduate   B.A. - Journalism & Mass Communication   3 Years under CBCS View View
  Postgraduate   M.A. - Journalism & Mass Communication   2 Years under CBCS View


Career Options:

  1. Media Reporter
  2. Print Media Journalist
  3. Electronic Media Journalist
  4. Script Writer
  5. Video Editor
  6. Studio Executive
  7. Video / Electronic Film Producer
  8. Public Relation Executive
  9. Professional Photographer
  10. Social Media Journalist
  11. Media Critics
  12. Advertising Executive