Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication & Journalism (Hons) [BA MCJ]

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This program provides future leaders with a global understanding and the subsequent tools to align themselves with the developing needs of the media and communications industry. An extensive practical-based curriculum ensures unrestricted learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.
The program covers the study of the constituents of mass media such as newspapers, magazines, cinema films, radio, television, etc. which is used to convey the information to the audience.
The primary aim is to impart to eligible candidates a strong foundation in news media practices across different media platforms, an advanced understanding of news media and their role in the society and relevant media education by laying a strong foundation in the study of arts.

Features & Highlights Admission Process Prerequisites & Eligibility Syllabus

FY Academic Fee ₹ 58397

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  • An extensive practical-based curriculum ensures unrestricted learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.
  • Providing on-campus opportunities of experimentation with a fully equipped audio-visual studio.
  • Upscaling practical knowledge by joining the production team of Campus Notes 2.0 - a YouTube channel dedicated to covering on-campus activities. Producing scripts and planning short films and documentaries under the expert guidance of in-house faculty.
  • Blending together curricular and extra-curricular knowledge in the creation of the quarterly college newsletter.
  • Developing on-field basics of mass communication through internships in top companies and news organisations.
  • Industry exposure through field visits to media houses, the printing press, radio stations and a dedicated media tour outside Goa to understand the functioning of in different spaces.
  • Applicants must register for the program by filling up the online application and providing necessary information in the form of data, documents and photographs.
  • On successful verification of the online application a entrance exam and/or video/telephonic/physical interview will be scheduled and conducted subject to Govt notifications.
  • Based on the interview & HSSC result the applicant will be short listed and intimated of the same.
  • A physical verification of documents will be carried out for which guidelines will be communicated to the applicant accordingly.
  • Student candidacy will be confirmed on full payment of Academic Fee.
  • Applicants successfully completing their HSSC or +2 equivalent certificate recognized by Goa University with over 40% marks are eligible for the program.
  • Entrance exam and/or interview with the applicant.
SEMESTER I
CodeSubjectTypeCredits
MCJ-100Introduction to Communication PrinciplesMaj4
MES-111Introduction to Visual CommunicationMin4
HIS-131Indigenous Heritage of GoaMC3
ENG-151Communicative English: (Spoken & Written)AEC2
MCJ-141Performing Arts & CommunicationSEC3
VAC-100Environmental Studies -IVAC2
VAC-104Constitutional Values & ObligationsVAC2
Total Credits20
SEMESTER II
CodeSubjectTypeCredits
MES-100Introduction to Media ScienceMaj4
ADP-111Advertising and Marketing CommunicationMin4
ENG-134Cultural Studies through Film: AmericaAEC3
ENG-152Digital Content Creation in EnglishSEC2
MCJ-143Introduction to DesignSEC3
VAC-112Green Energy SystemsVAC2
VAC-114Health & WellnessVAC2
Total Credits20
SEMESTER III
CodeSubjectTypeCredits
MCJ-200Scripting for MediaMaj4
MCJ-201Media & Information LiteracyMaj4
MCJ-211Advertising ManagementMin4
HIS-231History of Ecology & Environment in IndiaMC3
HIN-251Sampreshan KaushalAEC2
MCJ-242Introduction to EventsSEC3
Total Credits20
SEMESTER IV
CodeSubjectTypeCredits
MCJ-202Introduction to Audio Visual MediaMaj4
MCJ-203Introduction to copywritingMaj4
MCJ-204Film AppreciationMaj4
MCJ-205Advanced PhotographyMaj2
MCJ-222Travel and Lifestyle CommunicationMin4
HIN-252Sambhashan KalaAEC2
Total Credits20
SEMESTER V
CodeSubjectTypeCredits
MCJ-300History of Media - IMaj4
MCJ-301Media & Cultural StudiesMaj4
MCJ-302Media ResearchMaj4
MCJ-303Video EditingMaj4
MCJ-321Digital Video Production (VET)Min4
Total Credits20
SEMESTER VI
CodeSubjectTypeCredits
MCJ-305History of Media - IIMaj4
MCJ-306Media Laws - IMaj4
MCJ-307Corporate CommunicationMaj4
MCJ-308Project (News Magazine/Short Film/Documentary)Maj4
MCJ-324Radio & Podcast (VET)Min4
MCJ-IInternship2
Total Credits22
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