Dept. of Studies in Journalism and Mass Communication

About the Department :

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication started functioning in 2012. The purpose of the journalism study is to provide students with knowledge and skills to become successful Journalists. Establishing a career in journalism begins with studying the profession in college, along with professional experience prior to entering the workforce. Hence getting on-the-job experience is an essential part of preparing for a career in the journalism field. The department, through the one-month internship program with the leading Media organizations in Karnataka, gives an opportunity for students to put their knowledge into practice with Print Media and Electronic Media.

The journalism study encompasses not only news writing and editing in print media but also in electronic media with its specialized papers on Radio Broadcasting, TV Broadcasting, Advertising, Public Relations, etc.

Vision:

The purpose is not just to train candidates for the next job in the field, but to educate them for significant careers with ethics, objectivity, values, professionalism and concern for the society.

Mission:

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication Studies mission is to educate students in a broad range of practical skills and prepare them for a career in Media Industry.

PG Diploma in Digital Media :

The PG Diploma in Digital Media aims to facilitate learners on three specific domains of the emerging Communication Technology. The Mass Media scenario in the World in general and in India has seen revolutionary changes over the years. Technology, Political, Socio and Economic changes have contributed for this transformation of mass media in India. Media education in India will have to measure up to these changes. PG Diploma in Digital Media curricula reflect the changing environment and are able to prepare the students to take on the new challenges.

Course Structure :

Semester-I	Semester-II
Introduction to Communication And Media	Electronic Literature
News Processing And Editing	Visual media Language
Media Management	Multi Media Journalism
Computer Graphics : Adobe Photoshop, In design & final cut pro	Design and Info graphics
Developing a web portal	News Production
Project work	Project work

Program offered :

SL NO	PROGRAMMES	NATURE & DURATION	ELIGIBILTY
1	M.A	Two Year	Any Degree
2	Ph.D	Three – Five years	MA in Journalism and Mass Communication
3	DLitt.	One year	PHD., Degree in disiciplines Subjects
4	PG Diploma Digital Media	One year	Any Degree

Course Details :

FIRST YEAR		SECOND YEAR
Semester I	Semester II	Semester III	Semester IV
Introduction to Communication and Journalism	Communication Theories	Radio Broadcasting	Media Management
Development of Media	Media Law and Ethics	Introduction to T.V. Programme Production	Development Communication
Reporting	Feature Journalism And Technical writing	Communication Research Methods	Inter Cultural Communication
Editing	Corporate Communication	Translation and Journalistic Writing	Film Studies
Business Journalism	Introduction to New Media	Photo Journalism	Project Work/Dissertation
Advertising	Political Communication	Specialization (Electives)
Advertising	Political Communication	International Communication	Science and Technology Communication
		Media and Environment	Folk Media
		(Open Elective/Inter Disciplinary Course) Media and Society

Faculty Details :

Sl.No.	Name	Qualification	Designation	Specialization
1	Dr.ShivaKumar Kanasogi	M.A in Journalism, Ph.D	Associate Professor& Chairman	Print Media, Reporting, Political Communication, Photo Journalism, Folk Media.
2	Dr. Chandralekha J.S	M.A in Journalism Ph.D	Assistant Professor	Print Media, Advertising, Communication Theories, Communication Research Methods.
3	Dr. Vinay M.	M.A. in Journalism Ph.D	Assistant Professor	Print Media, Radio Programme Production, Political Communication, Media Law and Ethics, Inter Cultural Communication.

Sl.No.

Name

Qualification

Designation

Specialization

Dr.ShivaKumar Kanasogi

M.A in Journalism, Ph.D

Associate Professor& Chairman

Print Media, Reporting,

Political Communication,

Photo Journalism, Folk Media.

Dr. Chandralekha J.S

M.A in Journalism

Ph.D

Assistant Professor

Print Media, Advertising, Communication Theories, Communication Research Methods.

Dr. Vinay M.

M.A. in Journalism Ph.D

Assistant Professor

Print Media,

Radio Programme Production,

Political Communication,

Media Law and Ethics,

Inter Cultural Communication.

Research Details :

Ph.D. Guide and Student details :

Sl.No.	Name of the guide	Research scholars Name under guide	Register Number of Student	Date of Registration
1.	Dr.ShivaKumar Kanasogi	Bhavya H C	Ph.D/Journalism/01/2019-20	13-01-2020
		Mahalaxmi Bhushi	Ph.D/Journalism/02/2019-20	13-01-2020
		Ravindrakumar P Banakar	Ph.D/Journalism/03/2019-20	13-01-2020

Activities :

• Currently, the programs consist of Print and Electronic Media.
• Kannada fortnightly lab journal “Daavi Samachar” and weekly wall journal “Suddi Mane” is being published by the Journalism Department which gives the students practical exposure in news reporting and editing.
• Students weekly news bulletin on university news and relevant issues upload on “DAAVI NEWS” YouTube channel.
• Students’ News items, Letters to the editor, and Articles are Published in almost all the major Kannada daily newspapers in Karnataka.
• Students work in the deadline atmosphere of the journalism profession through their assignments in reporting, writing, editing, and using presentation tools.
• Students get to interact with newspapers, magazines, and television stations in the nearby area.

conference and seminars organized

Sl. No.	Name of the Resource Person	Date of Visit	Topic
01	Kuppur Lingaiah Addition Director Department of State Accounts, Bangalore	20-01-2021	National Skills Frame Work Inauguration
02	Vijay Sankeshwar Chairman and Managing Director of VRL Group	22-03-2021	Sadhana –prerana Sadakarigondige matukate
03	Adarsha Gokhale Social Activist Mangalore	13-11-2019	One Nation and One Constitution

Sl. No.

Name of the Resource Person

Date of Visit

Topic

Kuppur Lingaiah

Addition Director Department of State Accounts, Bangalore

20-01-2021

National Skills Frame Work Inauguration

Vijay Sankeshwar

Chairman and Managing Director of VRL Group

22-03-2021

Sadhana –prerana Sadakarigondige matukate

Adarsha Gokhale

Social Activist

Mangalore

13-11-2019

One Nation and One Constitution

Other activities :

TRAINING/WORKSHOP And special lecture organized

Sl. No.	Name of the Resource Person	Topic and Lecture	Date
01	V. Sunder Social Worker	The Role of Media in Social Development	21-01-2021
02	Nagaraj Badidal Senior Reporter Kannadaprabha Newspaper, Davangere	Rural Reporting	25-02-2021
03	Kumar Dastenavar Photo ournalist,Bagalkote	Photography Media	09-02-2021
04	Swarupananda Kottur freelance Journalist, Kudlagi	Writing Materials	26-06-2021
05	D.G. Mallikarjuna Senior Journalist Shidlaghatta	Writing Skills	27-06-2021
06	Dr. Padmanabha N.K Assistant Professor SDM College Ujire	Why Reading and Writing	28-06-2021
07	Dr. Nagaraj	Digital Marketing	22-01-2021
08	M.R. Satyanarayan Editor, Loudspeaker Digital TV, Mysore	Digital Media Preparation	12-06-2021
09	Santosh Bommanavar Assistant Professor, Dept of Business Management Studies	Digital Forms	23-02-2021
10	Dr. Ramesh Chandrahasa Assistant Professor, Dept. of Business Management Studies	Web 2.O	24-02-2021
11	Vinay S Assistant Professor Dept. of Computer Science Studies	Digital Tools	25-02-2021
12	Laxmi Devi A Special Correspondent, Press Trust of India, New Delhi	Challenges of Reporting	26-02-2021
13	Kumar S Course Director and Technical Advice Director, Tech kannada, Bangalore	Podcast Production	12-02-2021 TO 26-02-2021
14	Shabbir Nadagundi Chief Reporter Public Tv, New Delhi	Political Reporting	17-06-2021
15	Arakalagudu V. Madhusudhan Akashavani Chitradurga	Relevance of Radio	12-02-2021
16	N. Subhashchandra Principle Correspondent of the New Indian Express	Report Writing	04-03-2021
17	Prakash Jigali Reporter, Janatavani, Mlebennuru, Davangere	Challenges of Rural Reporting	18-06-2021
18	Inayat Ulla Journalist and syndicate Member	Rural Reporting	25-01-2021
19	Malatesh Urs Hartikote National Executive Committee Member, IFWJ, New Delhi and Senior Journalist, Chitradurga	Rural Reporting	14-06-2021
20	Basavaraj .B Senior Journalist and Media Expert, Bengalore	Social Media Management	28-06-2021
21	Basavaraj Doddamani District Reporter TV9, Davangere	TV Channel Reporting	16-06-2021
22	V.T. Sundar Labor Leader	Scenario of Davangere Business	18-01-2021
23	Nagaraj Kiranagi Editor, Prajakirana Web Portal Dharwad	Start Writing	24-06-2021
24	Sadanand Hegade Editor, Vijay Karnataka Davangere	Writers Block	25-06-2021

Collaborative Activities

skill devlopment workshop

Project-Details 2020-21: Click Here