Mass Communication & Media

Hi Shruti,
Before seeking admission in any institute, kindly check the below mentioned parameters such as affiliation, accreditation, fee structure, curriculum etc.
As Journalism and mass communication are the courses related to the field of media and mass communication is a major terms and covers various aspects of media and journalism.
So both the courses are equally good and thus it will be difficult to tell which is better. However, below are some key points about both the courses.
Mass Communication:
Media is the most powerful weapon for shaping and cultivating public opinion. While some acknowledge it as a medium of revolution, others state it a medium of spreading awareness. Print, Radio, TV and Online - all the mediums are booming at this time with information and job opportunities.
Undergraduate Programmes:
BSc in Mass communication
BA (H) Jounalism
Bachelors of Mass Media and Mass Communication
BA in Journalism and Mass Communication
Diploma in visual communication
Diploma in advertising and PR
Certificate courses in event management
Skills and Remuneration
Students wishing to pursue a career in this sector must be creative, dynamic, and enterprising with a flair to project his/her ideas, thoughts, observations through different mediums of communication. With everything going digital, job opportunities as well as remuneration are being redefined everyday.
Journalism:
Journalism can be defined as the collection and dissemination of news through print, electronic and online media. It involves various areas of work such as reporting, writing, editing, photographing, broadcasting or cable casting news items.
Undergraduate Programmes:
Bachelors in Journalism (BJ)
Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
Diploma in Journalism
Job Prospects and Remuneration
Aspirants can find employment as editors, reporters, columnists, correspondents, staff or freelance writer, photojournalists, proofreaders, news analysts etc. in print (newspapers and magazines), electronic (Radio, Television) and Online media. Entry level salary can be anything from Rs 10000 - Rs 15000 and with experience one can get higher package.
Refer to the below link to know about institutes offering related courses:
https://media.shiksha.com/mass-communication-courses-in-india-categorypage-7-18-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
Refine the search as per your state preference.
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Hi Harman,
The career that you wish to look forward depends entirely upon your area of interest and your skills.
Mass communication is a very broad umbrella term that includes various fields – advertising, journalism, public relations, cinema, radio, television and broadcasting, theatre, communication arts and now internet in its ambit. Although communication remains the core element, the nature of work would depend on the field you are in.
The main employment areas for those who completed bachelor of journalism and mass communication are mentioned here.
-Reporting
-Editing
-Advertising
-Public Relations
-Corporate Communication
-Media Management
-Television and Film Production
Following are the various job profiles offered to graduates in mass communication:
Fashion Photographer
Film Director
TV Correspondent
Producer
Radio Jockey/ RJ
Screenwriter
Sound Engineer
Sound Mixer and Sound Recordist
Special Correspondent
Remuneration:
Starting salary for a mass communication professional could be between Rs 12,000 and 25,000. After 5 Years of work experience a professional can expect higher salary in the range of Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,00,000 per month.
On the other hand, BCA will offer you the foundation in computers which will assist you in your future career.
Job prospects:-
The Computer Professional should be capable enough to meet the job market demands.
BCA will offer you the foundation in computers which will assist you in your future career.
The computer programming is required in all areas, from home electronic equipment to many automated machines and services.
Therefore there is a wide scope for individuals in many areas like business, communications, scientific operations, aerospace, medicine, military and other general operations.
Remuneration:-
The Salaries offered to BCA graduates are quite attractive, however the prevailing market condition and economy plays a vital role in job offers and salary
Programmer 225000 - 300000
Test Engineer 225000 - 275000
Network Engineer 225000 - 275000
Software Consultant 250000 - 300000
Software Engineer 300000 - 325000
For detail, refer to the link below:
https://www.shiksha.com/bachelors-in-computer-applications-bca-article-4572-1
The career that you wish to look forward depends entirely upon your area of interest and your skills.
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Hi Shinni,
Mass communication is a very broad umbrella term that includes various fields – advertising, journalism, public relations, cinema, radio, television and broadcasting, theatre, communication arts and now internet in its ambit. Although communication remains the core element, the nature of work would depend on the field you are in.
Short Term Programs:
Diploma in Print Media Journalism & Communication
Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication (DJMC)
Diploma in Mass Media
However, a graduation degree will help you fetch good career opportunities which not be found with diploma holders.
Different programs are as follows:
Bachelors in Journalism
Broadcast Journalism
BJMC
Visual Communication
B.Sc - Mass Communication
Photography
B.Sc Electronic Media
TV Anchoring
Media Management
The main employment areas for those who completed bachelor of journalism and mass communication are mentioned here.
-Reporting
-Editing
-Advertising
-Public Relations
-Corporate Communication
-Media Management
-Television and Film Production
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Hi Anurag,
I would suggest you to start as a theatre artist.
Theatre is a fusion of various art forms that produce dramatic actions.
Theatre brings all diverse art forms like dance, acting and music under one roof and forms a powerful means for communicating to the masses.
The entertainment and creative industries thrive on fresh original stories, design, music and art.
Skills required to become an actor:
*Ability to honour long-term time commitments
*Patience, dedication and hard work
*Talent, intelligence, vivid creativity and self-confidence. Ability to sing and dance can improve prospects
*Clear speech & diction, voice control
*Love for the art
*Adaptability, ability to work with a team, discipline and responsibility
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