Journalism as a part of the undergraduate BA programme is being offered since 2006 in The Oxford College of Arts. The postgraduate programme in Mass Communication was started in 2009. The department has witnessed growth in academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Journalism students are sent to various seminars and workshops in different colleges and are given practical hands-on exposure in journalism. The Mass Communication programme at The Oxford College of Arts is very interactive and classroom sessions are enhanced by media clubs, screening of films, visits to the press, TV studios, summer internships in the print and electronic media, participation in seminars/conferences and paper presentations.
A recent addition to the department is a well-equipped studio which is abuzz with activity, engaging students in the making of documentary films and short movies.
Career Prospects:
Several exciting career opportunities are available in the field of print journalism, advertising, public relations, technical writing, Television production, Cinema, online journalism and social media for students with Journalism and Mass Communication degrees.
Courses Offered:
Duration:
3 year, 6 semesters, full-time undergraduate degree courses, affiliated to Bangalore University, Bangalore and recognized by Government of Karnataka.
Duration: 2 year, 4 semesters, full-time postgraduate degree course, affiliated to Bangalore University, Bangalore and recognized by Government of Karnataka.
Facilities in the Department:
State-of-the-art Studio for audio-visual production:
The Department has its very own studio with hi-end camera (Sony PD170), sound- proof recording room, soft lights (LED), Black Magic Deck, condenser microphones, column microphone, chroma key, latest FCP video editing suite and ProTools audio editing suite. The studio has all the facilities that would enable students to create documentaries and short films in real-time.
Computer Lab:
Computer lab has the latest print editing software like InDesign and Quark Express for students to learn newspaper designing techniques
Campus Recruitment
Several media organizations from Bangalore regularly visit our college to recruit students through campus placements.
Activities of the Department:
Achievements of the Department: