Monday, 2 June 2014

CAREER IN MASS AND MEDIA COMMUNICATION

MASS COMMUNICATION

All boundaries have been transcended, and the entire global community seems to have been brought together into one unified whole due to the  mass media communication.The world has witnessed a phenomenal and unprecedented explosion in communication technology and media.Mass communication studies teach people how to evaluate the media.To a great extent mass media is a modern reality which covers all aspects of human life and journalism.Careers in Mass Communication are not only high paying but also bring in a great deal of job satisfaction and expression of creativity.

STUDY MASS COMUNICATION

The School of Journalism & Media Studies offers graduate study leading to the Master of Arts degree in communication with a specialization in mass communication and media studies. The degree prepares students for additional graduate work at the doctoral level, leadership positions in key communication industries and professional areas, or teaching careers at the community college level. Graduates occupy leadership positions in advertising, journalism, media and telecommunications management, digital media, public relations and telecommunications policy, as well as enter premier doctoral programs across the country.
Unlike engineering or medical streams there are no preparation strategies or set formulae for making a career in mass communication. A graduate degree in the field is good to start with but a post graduate degree or diploma is almost essential to be considered for responsible positions in any organisation. Meanwhile, you need to start blogging or work as a freelance contributor to newspapers and a host of online publishing sites to develop your communication skills. Maturity, objectivity and a sensible train of thought are essential.
   Community colleges and other 2-year schools offer associate degree programs. An associate degree usually takes two years to complete. After earning an associate degree students can transfer to a college or university for further study.

Many colleges and universities offer a bachelor's degree in mass communication studies. A bachelor's degree usually takes four years of full-time study to complete.

Many universities offer graduate degrees in mass communication studies. A master's degree typically requires two years of study beyond a bachelor's degree. Doctoral (PhD) degree programs usually require two or more years of study beyond the master's degree.   
   Research interests of faculty and students include media message and program strategies, media organizations and professionals, audience uses of media, media history, media production, media ethics, media law, new media studies, digital media technologies, media criticism, media and gender, media management, telecommunication regulation and policy and international media.
   
 Mass communication studies programs include topics such as:

  • Media analysis and criticism
  • Media impact on culture
  • Visual and media literacy
  • Communications regulation
  • Law and policy
  • Media history
You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.
  • Journalism
  • Mass Media, Communication
  • Photojournalism
  • Humanities
  • World History
  • Political Science
  • Computer Graphics
  • Creative Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • Public Speaking
  • Forensics and Debate
  • Introduction to Communication
  • Introduction to Graphic Communication
  • Commercial Photography
  • Integrated Science

Graduate admissions

Admission to graduate programs is competitive. You need a bachelor's degree, good grades, and good test scores.

Additional requirements at some schools include:
  • Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General
  • Undergraduate degree or significant course work in communications
  • Personal statement
  • Academic writing sample
  • Letters of recommendation

Typical course work

This program typically includes courses in the following subjects:
  • Communication and Social Change
  • Communication and the Environment
  • Communication Ethics
  • Communication Law and History
  • Comparative Media
  • International Media
  • Media of European and Asian Nations
  • New Media - Community and Criticism
  • Perspectives on Language
  • Political Discourse
  • Public Opinion and Mass Media
  • Speech and Argument
  • Studies in the Media Industry
  • Telecommunication Policy
  • The Internet and Politics
Graduate study in mass communication studies typically includes:
  • Required courses
  • Thesis (master's degree)
  • Preliminary exams (doctoral degree only)
  • Dissertation and dissertation defense (doctoral degree)

Job Prospects

A professional course in mass communication opens doors for a career in films & TV, publishing, public relations, journalism, editing, direction, filmmaking, scriptwriting, production, etc. In nutshell, Mass Communication widens up the horizon of career options for a person. Depending upon personal interest and inclination a mass communication professional can choose a job. Attractive and high paying jobs as journalist, actor, director, editor, screenwriter, RJ, producer, VJ are available to the talented and trained individuals.

COST TO STUDY

Courses in mass communication are expensive as tuition fees and charges and expenses for doing projects, internships, and field work are quite high. Most of the institutes offering under graduate courses charge anywhere from Rs 60,000 to Rs 2, 00,000 per year. It means you will have to pay nearly three lakhs for a course of three years duration. Similarly, a PG diploma course from Indian Institute of Mass Communication can cost in the range of Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,00,000  for one year. PG course in Mass Communication from MCRC at Jamia Millia Islamia can cost around one lakh for two years.
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