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Perks of Pursuing B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication

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Perks of Pursuing B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication

There are two types of people in the world- those who love watching movies or television shows and those who love being a part of it. If you fall in the second category, then you’re probably wondering how to pursue your career in it. Well, here’s a handy guide for you.

For starters, you can pursue a Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication, in which you can do your specialization in Film Making & Television Production. BJMC is a 3-year undergraduate course that students can pursue after completing high school. While pursuing this course, the students will develop skills to express original ideas on the silver screen& social media and will imbibe a better understanding of the technical and aesthetic aspects of the films & TV shows. Furthermore, the students will learn a range of production work which will help them build & enhance the skills that are needed to carve a niche for themselves.

Eligibility Criteria

All candidates who have cleared class 12th in any stream from a recognized board meet the BA in Journalism & Mass Communication eligibility criteria. Although there’s no other set criterion for this course, some universities/ colleges do ask for at least 50% marks and conduct their own entrance exam.

Employment Areas

Those students who have done their graduation in this field can start off their career with these recruitment areas.

  • Corporate communication departments in the corporate organizations
  • Colleges & Universities
  • Film Industry
  • TV Programmes
  • Theatres
  • Radio Stations
  • Event Management Companies
  • OTT Platforms
  • Production houses for OTT

Career in Film & Television Production

There are endless career prospects in journalism & mass communication. Depending on the students’ interest, they can join any organization or work for themselves as a:

  • Journalist
  • Desk editor
  • Public Relations
  • Graphic designer
  • Editing Trainee
  • Production Coordinator
  • Camera Trainee
  • Visual Effects Producer
  • Cinematographer
  • Production Coordinator
  • Freelance Storyboard Editor
  • Production Coordinator

Why SGT?

By studying B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication with specialization in Film & Television Production from SGT University, you will have the chance to follow in the footsteps of graduates who have already carved a niche for themselves in the industry, as journalists, social media influencers, graphic designers, cinematographers and writers, production managers, assistant directors, editors, and production designers. Sprawling over 3250 sq. ft of land, the university has one of the biggest film and television studios in North India that is equipped with a 30x15ft. screen for viewing audio-visual products. In addition to this, you will have access to video equipment, professional-standard single and multi-camera facilities from the outset to brush up your skills and get ‘industry-ready.’ With the guidance of media professionals & industry who have worked in this glamourous industry, the students will develop the necessary skills that they will need to reach greater heights. In fact, SGTians left no stone unturned when it comes to making documentaries for national and international film festivals, and even bagged 14 trophies in the last two years. These documentaries were:

  • Film ‘System Badlega’ got first prize and ‘Ishwar Allah TeroNaam’ got consolation prize at Avalokan Film Festival 2019 at Manav Rachna Campus.
  • ‘Tree Ambulance’ bagged the first prize at Aarambh International Film Festival-2020 organized by KRCHE, IP University.
  • ‘RED’received the second prize at National Film Festival-2020,‘Prakriti’ at Manav Rachna International Institute.
  • ‘IsapurkaDangal’ (Documentary) was shortlisted for screening at Prakrati International Documentary Film Festival organized by UGC-CEC and was specially mentioned at the 7th Noida International Film Festival, 2020.
  • Film ‘UltaPulta’ shortlisted for Dada SahebPhalke Film Festival, 2020, Mumbai
  • ‘YatayatkiSamasya’ (Documentary) got 1st Prize and ‘Slow Poison’ (Documentary) got the second prize at Filmography Festival, 2020.
  • ‘The Tribute’received the second prize at the International Film Festival on Disability organized by WE CARE in partnership with UNESCO. Moreover, this film also won second prize at the International Film Festival, Anhadh – Ideas beyond boundaries, organized by Galgotias University.
  • ‘O Womaniya’ short film received special festival mention in 4th World Film Festival Festival-2020 held at Hyderabad.
  • ‘Paranoiac’ bagged the first prize at the International Film Festival, Anhadh – Ideas beyond boundaries, organized by Galgotias University.

SGT University also knows how important face-to-face interactions with industry experts are, and keeping this in mind, it organizes workshops, seminars/webinars with well-renowned personalities to make them aware of the latest industry trends! Furthermore, it also conducts visits to news channels so that students get familiar with the working environment & can easily hit the ground running after completing their graduation.

So, to cut the long story short, pursuing a Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication from SGT University can be one’s safest bet!

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