B.A in Journalism | UG Diploma in Journalism | Mass Communication and Electronic Media | AAFT School of Mass Communication

B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication (Specialization In Electronic Media)

Master the art of good journalism with a Bachelors’s in Journalism and Mass Communication from the AAFT School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Overview

The course covers the emerging trends in print, online and audiovisual media in the fields of entertainment, culture, business, and politics. At the end of your course of study, you will be equipped with all the relevant skills required to become a multimedia journalist.

Key Takeaways

Core skills for newsgathering, reporting and storytelling.

Producing stories that are locally and globally engaging.

Writing news stories, press releases, and advertising copy.

The ability to conduct interviews.

Using technology according to the medium.

Key Practicals

Designing and publishing newsletters.

Reporting, writing, editing news stories for print, TV and digital media.

Mock press conferences.

News anchoring, news package production, radio production.

Producing documentary or ad films.

Recording interview, talk show and news bulletin.

Syllabus

Semester I

  • Understanding the principles of communication.
  • Introducing students to the fundamentals of journalism.
  • Learning the basics of still photography.
  • Understanding the techniques of desktop publishing.
  • Developing communication and soft skills.
  • Learning how to do news reporting and editing.
  • Introduction to the theory and practice of radio.
  • Understanding the importance of online and social media tools in digital communication.
  • Mastering the craft of writing for the web.
  • Learning about the techniques and tools used in sound recording and editing.
  • Learning about different genres and formats of television and OTT platforms.
  • Gaining knowledge about advertising concepts and processes.
  • Learning about camera and lighting techniques.
  • Exploring the basics of video editing.
  • Learning to write and produce for TV (Production I- ENG).
  • Understanding advertising, creative copywriting and visualization.
  • Understanding the importance of public relations.
  • Learning about development communication.
  • Understanding cinema.
  • Learning to write and produce for TV (Production II – News Bulletin)
  • Understanding the role of event management.
  • Learning about the ethics and laws governing the media industry.
  • Acquiring knowledge about the international media.
  • Learning to write and produce documentaries.
  • Learning to write and produce ad films.
  • Documentary production
  • Showreel creation
  • Internship report
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    Faculty


    Career & Placements

    Every year, several AAFT School of Journalism and Mass Communication students are successfully placed as reporters, news anchors, producers and editors in renowned media organizations such as News Nation, Zee News, WION, Dainik Jagran, and more.


    Student Workshops

    Popular news anchors like Ajay Kumar, Naghma Sahar, Amish Devgan, Chitra Tripathi, RJ Raunak, among others make regular appearances to keep the students of AAFT School of Journalism abreast with the latest developments in the field.

    Project Video

    A sneak-peak into our Students' work

    Labs and Equipments

    AAFT School of Journalism and Mass Communication is equipped with state-of-art infrastructure and equipment, matching up to the international standards.

    Post-Production Lab

    • High-End Mac workstation
    • Windows editing work station
    • Adobe Premier Pro
    • Final Cut Pro (FCP)
    • Nuendo Audio editing Software
    • Sound Track Audio editing software

    • Windows system with latest designing software
    • Quark Express (Newspaper designing software)
    • Adobe InDesign (Newspaper designing software)
    • Professional high-end DSLRs
    • Professional studio setup
    • Photo editing lab
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Adobe Lightroom
    • Adobe InDesign
    • Adobe Illustrator
    • Professional green screen setup
    • Teleprompter
    • News anchoring setup
    • Interview setup
    • Entertainment show setup