The department was started in the year 2016.
The Department aims to contribute to society by imparting a dynamic flair for writing, a creative bent of mind, adeptness in photo and video editing, as well as innovative and professional use of mass media. The expansion and increasing competition among players in the media industry, along with promising careers in Journalism and various other avenues, have created considerable scope for Journalism in India. The vision of the department is to empower young minds to achieve excellence and to disseminate value-based information for nation-building.
This post-graduate JMC program will help students develop into ethical, well-rounded, responsible, and talented professionals who can manage and lead media organizations using analytical, innovative, creative, and out-of-the-box approaches. The program’s objective is to produce graduates with knowledge in Journalism and Mass Communication, preparing them to be leaders in the Media and Mass Communication sectors.
The objective of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication is to teach students about media and communication using a mix of theory and practice. Its goal is to support ethical news reporting, encourage students to use critical thinking, and promote community awareness. The department supports students by helping them explore new technologies, be creative, and get prepared for jobs in print, broadcast, internet, public relations, and advertising. It also encourages participation in the local community by teaching people about media.
Information will be updated soon.
| Eligibility | Any Disciplinary degree with 45% and for SC/ST students 40% is the eligibility in UGC recognized universities. |
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| Mode of Study | Offline |
| Programme Duration | 2 Years |
| Scope | There are numerous careers available in journalism in print, on television and radio, online, in advertising, public relations, and content. Thanks to more digital resources, the field encompasses work in research, teaching, and consulting, making it more dynamic and helpful to the community. |
| Career Prospects | One can work as a journalist, news anchor, editor, content creator, PR officer, advertising executive, media researcher or social media manager after this course. |
| Admission Procedure | As per University Guidelines. |
Syllabus will be updated soon.
Information will be updated soon.
| Name: | Dr. Sushma R |
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| Designation: | Coordinator |
| Mobile Number: | +91 8618475846 |
| Period of Chairmanship: | From June 2024 |
| Full Name: | Ms. Vidyashri C Halakerimath |
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| Designation: | Teaching Assistant |
| Qualification: | M.Sc, UGC-NET, KSET |
| Email-id: | vidyahalakerimath@gmail.com |
| Resume: | View Resume |
| Full Name: | Dr. Arun Hosmath |
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| Designation: | Teaching Assistant |
| Qualification: | M.A, Ph.D, KSET |
| Email-id: | arunhosmath@gmail.com |
| Resume: | View Resume |
| Full Name: | Mr. Anand Tulasikatti |
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| Designation: | Teaching Assistant |
| Qualification: | M.A, KSET |
| Email-id: | anandtulasikatti143@gmail.com |
| Resume: | View Resume |
Information will be updated soon.
The department regularly conducts Workshops, Special lectures, Field visits, and Outreach Programmes.
We have a mini lab with computers, industry-oriented software, camera and handycam, Radio sets-02, Tripods, Studio lights, Teleprompter, Microphones, Headsets, Green Screen, and a Kyan Projector.
Information will be updated soon.
Alumni Coordinator Name: To be updated.
| Year | M.A. |
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| 2023-24 | 04 |
| 2022-23 | 05 |
Name: Priyanka Jinagi
Designation: News
Reporter, Entertainment Beat, Newsfirst Channel
Working for:
Media, Kannada News Channel
Name: Praveen Angadi
Designation: Teaching
Assistant, GFGC Harugere
Working for: Journalism & Mass
Communication
Name: Chetan Kulkarni
Designation: Radio
Jockey
Working for: Nammura Baanuli Community Radio Station,
Belagavi
| Postal Address: | Coordinator, Dept. of Journalism and Mass Communication, 2nd floor, Academic Building, Main Campus, Rani Channamma University, Belagavi |
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| Phone: | +91 9739349220 |
| Email-id: | journalismdept@rcub.ac.in |