Hello. I am planning to pursue my Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication at LPU. Can anyone guide me through this? I wished to know the details for the exam and the syllabus for the Masters in the course study.

School of Journalism and Film Production, LPU, is a leading teacher education institution in northern India. The school offers courses from journalism, TV and film industries from Bachelors to doctorate level. The courses are recognised by UGC. The School has an enriched library with huge stock of books, reference materials and journals (print, electronic as well as online), and modern lab facilities to support teaching, learning and research. The School follows professional curriculum in its academic programmes. It also holds seminars and conferences at national and international levels. The students are also provided with mandatory curricular inputs as employment enhancement activities to prepare and clear competitive tests

The curriculum is modelled on UGC framework with added focus on strengthening communication skills, life skills training and professional enhancement for better employability. Training for entrepreneurship in the field of education is given focus. Students get opportunities to participate in field based learning experiences and national reconstruction activities. Some highlights:-

-Internationally accepted degree-Exposure to real situations through in-house and external visits. -Manual as well as computerized designing skills. -Practical hands-on training

- Production process: From Pre-production to post production

- In-house initiatives of YTV and newspaper

- Practical training in labs and studios: Sound Studio, Video studio, Photography studio, Computer lab

- Course Content: acting, direction, script writing, storyboard, cinematography, video editing, sound designing, Photography, Documentary film making, Film Marketing. LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It provides a chance to the students to attend guest lectures or workshops, so that they get to learn as much as they can. The students also work on live projects, so that they are able to apply their knowledge to practical settings. It is one of the few that has embraced international practices when it comes to designing a curriculum. Therefore I believe LPU is good in all the aspects.

Hi Sudeept, the programmes in journalism are designed to expose students to all dimensions of Print, Electronic and New Age Media. Focus on enhancing technical skills of reporting, news design software, video editing, photography etc. which are necessary in the field of Journalism and Mass Communication.

LPU offers these programmes in journalism and mass communication :

B.A. (Journalism and Mass Communication) 3 yrs

M.A. (Journalism and Mass Communication) 2 years

The faculty comprises former journalists and academicians. They have good links, knowledge to equip their students with necessary skills to be successful in their respective fields. The LPU has state of the art labs and studios for journalism and film production courses. Curriculum is designed to expose students to all dimensions of Print, Electronic and New Age Media.

You can make your career as

Journalists

Public, Relations Executive

Event Manager

Photojournalist

Academician

Radio Jockey

TV Journalist

Content writer

Online Editor

This course offers an overview of what graphic design is and the immense professional opportunities it provides. Students will be inspired and enlightened whilst being taken on a journey to the great works of past and present iconic graphic designers.

This course is an examination of the effect and impact of mass media on contemporary life and society.Impart knowledge about various models and theories of mass communication and their impact on the society.

This course will benefit the students on different aspects of photography and its technique.

Enhance the overall style of the writing and make writing more academic.

Course deals with the various elements of designing in the print media and Industry needs students who can design for print as well as online media utilizing various tools and technologies.

The module gives an insight into the press laws and ethics, constitutional laws governing the mass media, constitution and government, leadership and governance process, newspaper managerial aspects of newspaper and structure of newspaper organization.

This course will be practical oriented for the students on different aspects of photography and its technique,

newspaper writing and publishing techniques for both in print and in an online version.

LPU Students are working with media companies like Asian News International, Vistara, News-X, Radio Mirchi, Zee Media, Indian Express, Book my show, Thomson Digital, Xentrix Studio, Code Brew labs, Cube Digital and various other super brands. There are guest lectures by eminent tv personalities, journalists, workshops, seminars to widen the horizons of the students.

Lovely Professional University is a great university which every students are looking for. Be it studies, hangout places, infrastructure or extracurricular activities, this university has it all. LPU makes leaders who are not only thorough professionals but also good human beings with values. This is just one of the many reasons why it is consistently ranked no.1.

As per my knowledge Lovely Professional University offers M.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication).One of my cousin has completed MJMC programme from this University.He shared his experience so I got to know about this course.

Lovely Professional University is one of the best universities in the country and will definitely a good choice for MJMC. They offer exposure for this practical course is worth mentioning.

The program is designed to expose students to all dimensions of Print, Electronic and New Age Media. The main Focus is on enhancing technical skills of reporting, news design software, video editing, photography, etc.

He told me School of Education, Lovely Professional University- LPU (https://www.quora.com/topic/Lovely-Professional-University-LPU-2) is a leading teacher education institution in northern India. The school offers courses from undergraduate to doctorate level. The courses are recognized by the National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE) and the state government.

They have their own in campus media channel- Y TV, where the students work and have hands on experience of the real life media channel scenario. Apart from this there are many other events like Coke Studio, YouthVibe, etc taking place where the students are made part of it to give them the filed experience. Most of these things are part of their curriculum. Regular educational trips to various newspapers, channels, etc are arranged for students.

The School has an enriched library with a huge stock of books, reference materials and journals (print as well as online), and modern lab facilities to support teaching, learning and research. The school is a life-long member of Global Educational Research Association (GERA), All India Association of Educational Research (AIAER) and Indian Association of Teacher Education (IATE).

The School follows the NCTE model curriculum in its academic programmes. It also holds seminars and conferences at national and international levels. LPU provides rigorous exposure to students on pre-production, production, post-production, script writing for radio, TV and news media.

Students also get the opportunity to cover academic, cultural, co-curricular and sports events on a university campus for the in house TV channel and newspaper through live project-based courses.There will be more practical exposure to students through field visits and interaction with industry experts.Students are exposed to industry professionals to interact through workshops and seminars also students go for industry internships.

Students visit well-designed studios and film festivals to interact with industry celebrities, professionals and get exposure.

The faculties here in MJMC Lovely Professional University are highly experienced. There are different labs for BJMC department where high-end devices are installed for ultimate learning experience of students.

LPU provides ample of opportunities for the students from any branch. Many students from Mass Communication got Placement In National And International Super Brands

Students are working with media companies like: Asian News International, Vistara, News-X, Radio Mirchi, Zee Media, Indian Express, Thomson Digital, Xentrix Studio, Code Brew labs, Cube Digital and various other super brands.

LPU provides different classes for placements which helps in grooming. Students are trained in Aptitude, Reasoning, free preparation for Govt Exams, Soft Skills and language training, Interview skills right from the 1st year, continuously for 2/3/4( duration of course) years till they get the job.

hope this answer is helpful for you.

Hi Sudeepta,

LPU curates M.A. (Journalism and Mass Communication) !

It provides a blend of rigorous industry oriented practical training for all kinds of mass media , a variety of technical skills for multi tasking and research exposure through field work.

The curriculum is as follows:

Autumn Term(Sem-1)

Spring Term(Sem-2)

BASICS OF NON LINER EDITING

(Sem-3)

You can specialize in:

DIGITAL MEDIA

• DIGITAL MARKETING

  This course is designed by practising managers and subject matter experts. It aims at covering the essential marketingand advertising concepts, revisit the fundamental statistical tools for analysis and prediction along with in-depth knowledge of online marketing and analytical tools.

• NEWS PACKAGING

  In this course student will be able to edit there news and present as News bulletin and will put in there hand in real expirences of new making and packaging .

ELECTRONIC MEDIA

• FILM STUDIES

  This course will make students understand the idea of film as an art form, basics of analyzing films and apply the same while writing film reviews deals with the essentials of film styles.

• INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

  Impart knowledge about different communication theories, process and systems around the world and help the students to get to understand the cultural complexity how to communicate with people who are different from you.

LPU ensures thew following program outcomes:

• Communication : Demonstrate capacity to clearly communicate ideas and emotions orally and in writing
• Media Law and Ethics : Undertake professional work in accordance with prevailing laws and established ethics and norms of the media and entertainment industry.
• Dexterity with journalism apparatus : apply tools, technologies and software appropriate for a mass communications professional.
• Leadership and team-spirit : Demonstrate leadership, team-spirit and organizing ability in Film and TV productions.
• Life-long learning : Curiosity and perseverance to keep updated with evolving technologies and practices.
• Analysis and creativity : Demonstrate capacity to analyze various dimensions and consequences of events and issues and present them in a creative manner.
• Application of media concepts and research tools effectively and efficiently to handle various assignments in the world of mass media
• Research, analyze and interpret data for the construction of media messages.

There are various scholarships available till September 20th 2020 such as:

Scholarship on the basis of Percentage in qualifying exam/ Qualification previous to Eligibility Qualification

COVID-19 Frontline Scholarship for the Frontline Workforce

Scholarship on the basis of LPUNEST

Scholarship on the basis of Performance in Sports, Cultural, R&D, Co-curricular and Social Service Bravery Awards.

Special Scholarships and Fee Concessions

So, decide fast and make your move.

DVD

Dear Applicant,

LPU offer M.A. (Journalism and Mass Communication) programme which Provides a blend of rigorous industry oriented practical training for all kinds of mass media , a variety of technical skills for multi tasking and research exposure through field work.

Duration of programme: 2 years

The eligibility criteria of the programme, candidate should Pass with 50% aggregate marks in Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline) or equivalent.

(5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmiri Migrants)
(10% relaxation to outstanding Sports Persons (i.e. A/A+ category as per Sports Scholarship (https://www.lpu.in/scholarship/scholarship-on-the-basis-of-performance-in-sports.php) ), Subject to verification from Selection committee* of the University)

Thanks

Hello,

The various topics for masters in journalism and mass communication are :

1. Media growth and development
2. Print media
3. Electronic media and photography
4. Advertising
5. Media management
6. Media laws and ethics
7. Radio and TV production techniques
8. Public relations and corporate communication
9. Media and Human Rights
10. Dissertation and internships

For more information regarding exams related to journalism and communication,  you can refer to the link given below :

https://media.careers360.com/exams