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B.SC. MEDIA SCIENCE

B.Sc. Media Science

Overview

Media encompasses every aspect of life today. An education in media means mastering the nuances of communication in everyday life. The media is constantly raising the issues of the world in the public space to arrive at a common solution for the greater good.

Media is constantly raising the issues of the world in the public space to arrive at a common solution for the greater good.

  • Critical thinking skills
  • Knowledge of current events
  • Ability to communicate through words, images, audio, video and other means
Objectives

Our department focuses on imparting three basic skills required to become a media person in today’s world:-

  • Critical thinking skills
  • Knowledge of current events
  • Ability to communicate through words, images, audio, video and other means

The TIP (Theory, Internships and Practical) programme gives UG students opportunities to work on:

  • Films
  • Advertisements
  • Blogs

Our students attain skill-sets and knowledge for:

  • Entry into the media industry
  • Pursuing higher studies

 

Career Opportunities

Our UG programme grooms students for careers in different areas in media, through training in:

  • Required Internships and Projects
  • Specialization in Print, Television and Radio Journalism
  • Advertising & Public Relations
  • Graphics & Animation

This wide range allows students to choose higher studies in their respective areas of interest. Meritorious students are placed with leading media industry outfits.


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Admissions Open

We are inviting applications for the new Admission Session 2024-25 for all the full-time undergraduate courses taught at the institute.

 

KEY FACTS

The Heritage Academy Media Science Department works towards creating the right knowledge base to nurture future media professionals. For this it focuses on imparting three basic skills:
  • Critical thinking skills,
  • Knowledge of current events, and
  • Ability to communicate through words, images, audio, video and other means.
The TIP (Theory Internships and Practical) approach to media science programme has been carefully designed to give an undergraduate student the requisite opportunities in making films, advertisements, blogs et al. The focus will be on developing their skill sets to enable them to enter the media industry or pursue higher studies.

SCOPE & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Bachelor programme grooms students for careers in different areas in media. Through mandatory internships and projects, the students get an understanding of how the media world works. Each of the course specializations opens up doors to careers in the following sectors:
  • Print Media and Publications
  • Radio, Television and Broadcast Media
  • Advertising and Public Relations
  • Graphics, Animation and Special effects
Apart from the professional scope, it also opens up avenues to explore specialized higher studies in the field of media and allied arts. Meritorious students are sure to find placements in leading media houses in the industry.
Television Film Radio Print Advertising Event Management Public Relations Digital Media
Reporter Scriptwriter Producer Reporter Client Servicing Client Servicing Account Manager Content Creators
Assignment Desk Videographer Programmer Editors Planning Production Executives Media Relations Researchers
Scriptwriter Assistant Director Radio Jockey Designers Copywriter Traffic Managers Content Creators Social Media Monitoring
Editing Editor Marketing Marketing Media Planner Business Development Digital Media Executive Advertising
Production and Post Production Production and Post Production Sales/Activation Photo Journalist Visualizer Visualizer Marketing Marketing

COURSE DETAILS

Course Breakup

Semester Paper Code Paper
FIRST
BMS101
BMS102
BMS103
BMS104
BMS105
BMS191
BMS192
BMS193
BMS181
Introduction to Media
Language Practice: Reading Comprehension& Writing
Photography
Basic Computer Application
Visual Design: Aesthetics and Application
Photography
Basic Computer Application
Visual Design: Aesthetics and Application
World History & Current Affairs I
SECOND
BMS201
BMS202
BMS203
BMS204
BMS291
BMS281
Electronic Media Planning & Production(Television & Radio)
Laws & Ethics of Media
Print Media
Writing for Media
Electronic Media Planning & Production
World History & Current Affairs II
THIRD
BMS301
BMS302
BMS391
BMS392
BMS393
BMS381
Integrated Marketing Communication I (Marketing & Advertising)
Film Studies I + Film Diary
Film Making I(Lab)
Advanced Photography Lab
Design Page Layout Lab
World History & Current Affairs III
FOURTH
BMS401
BMS402
BMS403
BMS404
BMS405
BMS491
BMS492
BMS493
Digital Media
Advanced Television Studies
Integrated Marketing Communication II (Public Relations & Corporate Communications)
Film Studies II + Film Diary
Understanding Stage Production
Advanced Television Studies Lab
Film Making II
Stage Production
FIFTH
BMS501
BMS502
BMS503
BMS504
BMS591
Media Research and Methodology
Entrepreneurship & Media Management
Ecology & Environmental Communication
Special Papers (Choose anyone)504 A -Electronic Media production 504 B -Advertising, PR & Events 504 C -Film Making 504 D -Print & Cyber Media 504 E -Photography
Special Papers (Choose anyone)591 A -Electronic Media production 591 B -Advertising, PR & Events 591 C -Film Making 591 D -Print & Cyber Media 591 E -Photography
6 to 8 weeks Industrial Training SIXTH
BMS601
BMS691
BMS692
BMS681
Digital Marketing
Special Papers (Project) 691 A -Electronic Media production 691 B- Advertising, PR & Events 691 C -Film Making 691 D -Print & Cyber Media 691 E- Photography
Special Papers (Internship) 692 A -Electronic Media production 692 B -Advertising, PR & Events 692 C -Film Making 692 D -Print & Cyber Media 692 E- Photography
Personality Development & Self Branding
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FACULTY

Faculty Details

Name Designation Qualification & Experience Contact Info
Prof. (Dr.) Madhupa Bakshi Dean & Professor PhD, AIMA, AMU Experience: 20 yrs Email: madhupa.bakshi@tha.edu.in
Prof. Barnali Ray Assistant Professor M.A., M.Phil. (C.U.) Experience: 16 yrs Email: barnali.ray@tha.edu.in
Prof. Rajesh Hanmat Shinde Assistant Professor M.A. (Leed Beckett University, UK), B.Sc (Pune University) Experience: 15 yrs Email: rajesh.shinde@tha.edu.in
Prof. Arjun Chatterjee Assistant Professor MA - Conflict Security and Development(University of Sussex, United Kingdom), MA - English ( University of Calcutta, India) Email: arjun.chatterjee@tha.edu.in
Prof. Agnijita Mukherjee Assistant Professor AJKMCRC Jamil Millia Islamia Univ. Delhi Experience: 3 yrs Email: agnijita.mukherjee@tha.edu.in
Prof. Subhrajeet Ganguly Assistant Professor M.A in Journalism & Mass Communication Email: subhrajeet.ganguly@tha.edu.in
Manasi Agarwal Teaching Associate M.Sc. in Media Science, 2 years Email: manasi.agarwal@tha.edu.in
 

INFRASTRUCTURE

Lecture and Tutorial Rooms Classrooms are very spacious, airy and equipped with overhead projectors and modern teaching aids. Separate tutorial rooms are also available for special classes. Model classrooms are fitted with LCD Projectors and white screen. Computing Facilities The Academy has implemented an IT network infrastructure with well LAN connection and internet connectivity of 64 Mbps leased line. All students are provided with unique Email IDs to give them access to Academy related information. Some of the outstanding features include:
  • Spacious seminar halls with excellent acoustics for interactions with practitioners and other professionals
  • An excellent library with unmatched academic content and aesthetics
  • Halls of residence for students
  • Food court built to the highest standards of hygiene
  • Administration block
  • Departmental stores
  • Students’ Activity Centre
  • Recreational Facilities
  • Healthcare Centre, and many more features that provide a unique learning and living experience.
In short, the campus provides an ideal environment for young minds to explore new ideas, encourages creativity and independent thinking, even as it facilitates faculty to engage in research that combines both rigour and relevance; the staff to cultivate empathy toward students, and for all to develop the twin qualities of a lifelong yearning for learning and a compassionate and caring attitude towards fellow human beings.

ADVANTAGE

Media at The Heritage Academy goes beyond prescribed University syllabus. The focus is on creating a well-rounded learner with a strong knowledge base, ideation capability and practical skill-sets. Proper training at the state-of-the-art media labs on campus helps ensure that students have the perfect simulated environment to develop the knowledge and quick thinking reflexes essential for a media professional.

FEES & FUNDING

Particulars Amount
Tuition Fee 50,000
Library Fees 2,000
Total Fees (per semester) 52,000
Admission Fee (One time) 10,000
Caution Deposit (One time, refundable) 10,000
Students Council Fees (One time) 1,200
University development Fee (One time) 1,650
Payable at the time of admission 74,850
Total Course Fees (Excluding Caution Deposit) 3,24,850