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The Question has two sides to Answer- Is it worth to Do a course of this kind via distance learning and the other side is should it be done from INDIA? Let us discuss the first thing First.
1. Linear Editing is a thing of the past in this digital and technology-led age. Hence, it is the Non-Linear Editing that remains the way Video Production is done for all forms like films, documentary, TV Serial or music videos etc. Even News Reporting Videos are also customised. Seeing the DEMAND of this task amd knowing the essentials and challenges, it is NOT Adviseable or suggested that one should go for a NO Classroom Model of Learning "Editing" of any kind and level. Distance Learning, anywhere in the world it is, has its limitations. There are Virtual Platforms and ways like video conference classes etc. Or MOOCs that offer such learning. BUT, we must understand that the actual Learning of skill through Practical and Hands-on while doing the course. If the place offers somewhat like near-regular classes or the student arranged for himself some training then ONLY the distance learning course can do some good.
2. Based on the conclusion above, if the arrangement is made for proper practical training, then do it from INDIA otherwise NOT. IGNOU has offers some courses like this, other institutions might also offer, but it is not suggested to.
Join a Distance Learning in this stream.

ScreenWriter- A Career that takes you to be the actual Owner of the Foundation Work of any Video work be it a movie, documentary, comic or animation work. It can also be seen as SCREENPLAY writer. The essentials to be screen play writer or screen writer can be understood by knowing what they do and what is the expansion of their works.
1. A ScreenWriter has to be Linguistically Skilled as well as Mature.
2. A Screen Writer must posses Creative Writing as well as Professional Writing Skills and Etiquettes.
3. Languages known, more than the number an average person knows, makes the screen writer grow and get work.
4. Communication Skills must be one of the prime possessions.
5. Doing a Formal Study of Screen Writing work is also needed as a quality.
6. Screen Writer must have an eye for humour, seriousness, feelings and emotions somas to bring them in writing.
7. ScreenWriter- Writer should keep Honesty as a hallmark by avoiding Creative Thefts from others. 8. Should also be aware of the complete Making Process.

1. Journalists are those people who do Journalism! We know Journalist as a person who either works for a Newspaper/Magazine or for a TV News Channel. The People working on any kind of News Sharing platform are generally known as Media Persons or Journalists. Not Let's come to the PROCESS of becoming a Journalist. Refer to what the Journalists do. If One Starts Getting the News Published or Aired on Electronic Channels, it is becoming a Journalist. There are Local, National and International Media Organisations that "Recognise" and HIRE People with 'Communicative Competence', Public Relation Skills, Language Skills as well as very strong General Awareness. Reporting an event or happening is basic work to be done. The standard process these days is to possess a Degree in Journalism-Mass Communication-Media Studies-Public Relations per se. While doing the course, Media Houses are approached by the students for trainings and placements and hence the jobs come. Media Houses prefer people.with academic credentials these days. A degree in English, Hindi or.the related language is also preferred. One can be a Journalist by experience and Public Relations, Interpersonal Skills as well.
2. To be very True, Salary initially is not lucrative in this career. As a Local Journalist you end up earning for what gets published or telecasted. However, of you are hired after graduation anything 12K plus taking you as part time or 15,000 to 20,000 as full time can be expected. Someone who has done a Master Degree can expect a small increase. BUT, Salary completely Depends on your Skills because this is a Performance Based Job. For example A Local Stinger is offered.10k to 15k by Times of India, in Haryana. A Principal Correspondent, after a rich experience may be getting 50k to.70k per Month.

There is a comparison asked for in this question. Video Editing Vs Advertising Management and Public Relations.
1. Video Editing is a single dimensional area where one shall work FOR the Advertising Management industry as well as for the Public Relationship work as well.
2. Editing is more of a Desk Job whereas Advt and PR Management is a comprehensive profile. The former keeps you in the later takes you to.field and vast areas of Public Interaction.
3. Editing is a Technical Skills; whereas PR and Advt Management is made of competence and multiple skills.
4. based on the experience I had in the Media as well as in Higher Ed, I would go for the Comprehensive Domain I.e. Advertising Management & Public Relations BUT I WOULD SURELY LEARN the nuances of Video Editing to enhance my Creativity and capability to manage that part of a bigger domain. Video Editing is a money earning work but quite 'small in impact'.

Go for a job if a good prospect is coming your way.
Justification: Media, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Advt Management, Promotion, Media Production, Digital Marketing, Online Reputation Management etc a. Are such courses that must be put to use as early as possible. My rationale is not against doing higher studies, but you can keep studies along with the JOB.
Remember, that it is good to start your career in this domain as early as possible.
If the option of Higher Studies is based on absence of good job and an attractive option to Study at a Good Place then the Higher Ed option is also good.
Favour the idea of Vocational Education. As the western countries have when youngsters prefer to start their vocation early.
One more submission is that the 'course' as stated in the query has to be of good repute and for a good standing. .merely a certificate course won't do.much. There has to be a degree.

Media, especially the Electronic Media has become quite a vast domain of learning as well as jobs today. The considerations of Abroad or national are gone because the digital revolution has trespassed the boundaries. Cinematography has not just remained restricted to films and entertainment anymore. The scope of Cinematography is quite big all around. There are projects that are done on global level and even for a certificate course the scope remains good. As cinematography is learning the CAMERA it's Direction and Use, Photography -Still or Motion - hence the career prospects are always there. The course can work winners for those who have been searching for an opportunity to learn the nuances of Cinematography work. The Certificate Course, however, shall be done preferably from an acknowledged and recognised place.

Opting for higher studies won't be that beneficial considering it for Videography. This is a field that requires skills and practical knowledge and not the bookish words to fill your copies. You should always practice more and more and keep your hands still and firmed with your camera, because you will be judged on the basis of your quality of output and how technically strong you are with the video camera. You must keep yourself confident to work on any camera, because normally all the cameras are same it's just that you will have to find the right buttons and play around with the features. If you know how to set a frame, focus on the subject, adjust the lights which is being taught in the very beginning of the classes then I guess no need to pursue higher courses because they will just teach you the same thing. You can become pro by practical knowledge and not just by sitting inside the classes.

I am afraid that there are any specific government college for mass communication, there are many colleges that provides Bachelor's degree in Journalism precisely, but not Mass communication. Journalism is just a mere part of Mass Communication that has various fields inside, so if you want to pursue your career in just Journalism then DCAC, IP University are some of the leaders in the stream considering they are under government. Rest the fees structure in private colleges are also not that high and in fact you get the same exposure in both the sectors. See, both the colleges will follow the same course structure with the same facilities, gone are those days when being a graduate from government colleges will fetch you a better job. Now, Companies hunt for raw talent and people who know how to do the work assigned to them. So, you keep yourself available for private institutes also.