Mass Communication & Media

IGNOU Diploma courses after 12th- Diploma in Theater Arts
This is one of the newest IGNOU diploma courses after 12th that a student can undertake. This performing and visual arts course instils an appreciation for the theatre arts and gives students enough opportunities to work on the different crafts involved in a theatre production. Through acting games and practices, students learn to hone the modalities of movement, voice, and speech to better serve the script in whatever way possible. Those with a theatrical bent would do well to take this IGNOU diploma after 12th, arts students in particular.
Eligibility- Passed 10+2 or equivalent
Duration- 1 to 3 years
Course fee- Rs. 7,700
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If you want to work in the field of mass communication, having a Bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication will be helpful. This degree has the following potential career paths:
1. News reporter: You can work for top news channels like ZEE News, Aaj Tak, and ABP as a news reporter.
2. Editor: If you like a desk job, you can work as an editor in news, public media, or content-based companies.
3. Film critic: You can also work independently as a film critic and have your own YouTube channel or Instagram page.
4. Anchor: You work as a TV correspondent, TV show anchor, or anchor at various events.
5. Radio jockey: This is another popular profession for those who like to work in the radio channels
6. Columnist: You can pursue research on specific field to become a columnist in popular newspapers and magazines
7. Writer: You can write blogs, stories, scripts, etc. Based on your interests.
8. Media Consultant: You can work as a media consultant at Top Media House. Based on your skills and the nature of your job, you can earn anywhere from INR 3.5 to 6 LPA.

Yes, you can become an editor in film while pursuing a degree in mass communication. Editing is more about learning how to use digital software and being creative. Most people prefer to go for a course such as a Certificate in cinematography, video-editing software, broadcasting, etc. However, if you can learn these skills and collect samples of your work to build a strong portfolio, that will not stand in the way of getting work in your desired field. In fact, a mass communication course will help you learn relevant skills like visual communication, audio-visual Communication, Camera, etc. Therefore, you can explore this field while pursuing your degree, and later on, with a Diploma or Certificate you can start your career in film editing. Also, in this field, a sample of your work is more likely to get you work than any degree or Certificate.

Yes, a mass communication course like a degree or Diploma will help you become a filmmaker. There are certain specific courses such as cinematography, direction, etc. , but mass communication is also relevant to filmmaking in the following ways:
1. Filmmaking requires mass communication skills such as creativity and the expression of ideas.
2. Your knowledge of media can help you in filmmaking, like the use of electronic media.
3. It help you learn camera handling, about the correct angle, taking close shot etc.
4. You can explore multiple roles like scriptwriting, direction, dialogue writing etc.
5. It can also help you get in the production line and meet the right people to start filmmaking.

The BHU offers admission to the M.A. In mass communication programme on the basis of an entrance test. The process is as follows to get admission into BHU for this course:
1. Apply for the CUET-PG exam on the official website of CUET.
2. Select general aptitude and relevant subjects to be eligible for this course.
3. You need to have a grade point average of 35% in your Bachelor's degree to be eligible for admission to this course.
4. After scoring more than 50% in CUET-PG you have to register for BHU PG counseling.
5. Here, you have to give M.A. Mass communication first preference during registration.
6. You will be shortlisted based on your scores, and then you have to do document verification for admission.

The Banaras Hindu University offers postgraduate degree and Diploma courses in mass communication. Of these, the M.A. Mass communication is the most popular. The placements in this course are good, and as per alumni:
1. Top news agencies like Zee News and ABP News visit BHU to offer job placement.
2. The placement rate is average, with close to 60 percent in the past year.
3. There were some falls in placement during the COVID phase at BHU, but now placement is improving.
4. You can expect a starting salary of around Rs. 20,000 per month in the initial period.
5. Your salary package highly depends on your academic scores and performance in the interview.

Yes, you can do Diploma or degree courses in mass communication after a degree in B.Tech. There are the following degree courses that you can do after a B.Tech degree:
1. Master of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication
2. Master of Journalism and Mass Communication
3. Master of Communication & Journalism
You can do the following Diploma course after your degree in B.Tech:
1. PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
2. PG Diploma in Mass Communication
You can take these courses at the following colleges:
1. Indian Institute of Mass Communication
2. Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication
3. Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
4. Indira Gandhi National Open University
5. Jadavpur University.