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ITM University Started School of Journalism and Mass Communication in the year 2017 with the aim to emerge as a global hub of knowledge creation, cutting edge research & development and the centre for development of skills to create entrepreneurs capable of contributing in the field of Mass Communication and Journalism.

With the newest trends in Mass Communication and Journalism, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication offers Bachelors and Masters Courses in Journalism and Mass Communication as well as skill-oriented diploma course in Digital Journalism. The program maintains a position of great significance as journalists and Mass Communicators play a pivotal role of conveying information and shaping the minds of the people within the society. The students receive guidance and training from an elite league of faculties and experts who nurture the students in the various industry-based ways of Journalism.

Well equipped state of the art TV Studio/Media Lab provides hands on learning with industry like environment in the department.

Prominent personalities like Sayeed Ansari, Dileep C Mandal, Anshuman Tiwari have graced the event with their presence in annual editor’s conclave and other departmental activities

“Communication is the backbone of the human society. School of Journalism and Mass Communication excel towards creating professional mass communicators for the social world. Started in the year 2017 SOJMC is emerging as a hub in the central India for knowledge creation, cutting edge research and film production.

School of Journalism and Mass Communication, ITM University Gwalior offers 3 year Bachelors of Arts and 2 year Master of Arts program in Journalism and Mass Communication, a 1 year Post Graduate Diploma course in Digital Journalism and Two  3months certificate programs in Film Production and Animation & Graphic Design respectively.

Well equipped state of the art TV Studio/Media Lab provides hands on learning with industry like environment in the department. A great learning is waiting for you ahead.”. Our students have received special recognition in various competitions and events, working with some of the reputed media houses, and pushing their horizons to reach magis.

The mystical mystery behind calling  School of J & Mass Communication’s  is for the veracity and diversity of skills it imparts to its students, be it in the field of journalism, television production, radio, films, advertising, public relation, graphics and animation, digital and social media, photography, event management and all that qualifies robust dynamic media education.

Mission

Our mission is to inspire and encourage youngsters to become the leaders of tomorrow. We seek to create a strong sense of unity in the field of media and communication by bringing people together to create incredible artistic experiences in film, television, print, radio, and digital media.

  • To create a pedagogical milestone by nurturing scholastic abilities in the arena of teaching, learning and research.
  • To emerge as a leading centre of academic excellence involving research and consultancy. 
  • To train young professionals by encouraging intersectional approaches to media and management and diversifying entrepreneurial visions with the help of industry experts.

Vision

We aspire to build strong global communities of media, arts, and culture through powerful collaborations and promoting intellectual diversity through artistic innovations.

  • To promote creativity and entrepreneurship through pedagogy in the kaleidoscopic world of media and communications.
  • To encourage an interdisciplinary approach to understanding media and communications, locally and globally.
  • To nurture intellectual capital with a vision and purpose to create leaders of change.

Programs offered:

  • Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication) BA (JMC)

Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication) BA (JMC) is a three year full time undergraduate Program based on the Choice based credit system (CBCS). This program is intended to provide a broad learning framework within which Mass Communication, Journalism and the human capital programs respond to needs of the dynamic Media and Entertainment Industry (M & E Industry). This program aims at creating understanding of the core concepts of communication, the knowledge of new communication technologies and the responsibility towards society

Eligibility: 10+2 in Any Stream, with General- 50%, OBC- 48%, SC/ST- 45% marks

Program Highlights

  • Guests lectures by eminent personalities in the Industry
  • Formation of various clubs like photography, Films
  • Regular Field trips to Media houses
  • Attending Seminar, Conferences & Events
  • National Study Tour
  • Internships in Government as well as private media houses
  • Placement assistance

Career Prospects

  • Journalist
  • Producer
  • TV Correspondent
  • Radio Jockey
  • Editor
  • Photo Journalist
  • Event Manager
  • Critic
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Content writer
  • News Agencies
  • Advertising Agencies
  • NGOs
  • Researcher
  • Master of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication) MA (JMC)

The program provides students with an understanding of Mass Communication, Journalism its impact on human and social spheres. The curriculum provides training in basic skills in different areas of mass communication and Journalism and prepares professionals to possess the ability to produce, present and disseminate information in accordance with the high standards of media organizations, NGOs and others.

Program Highlights

  • Guests lectures by eminent personalities in the Industry
  • Formation of various clubs like photography, Films
  • Regular Field trips to Media houses
  • Attending Seminar, Conferences & Events
  • National Study Tour
  • Internships in Government as well as private media houses
  • Placement assistance

Career Prospects

  • Academician
  • Researcher 
  • Journalist
  • Producer
  • TV Correspondent
  • Radio Jockey
  • Editor
  • Photo Journalist
  • Event Manager
  • Critic
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Content writer
  • News Agencies
  • Advertising Agencies
  • NGOs

Eligibility: Bachelor in Any Stream, with General- 50%, OBC- 48%, SC/ST- 45% marks

  • PG Diploma in Digital Journalism

One year Post Graduate Diploma course is specially designed for those who aspire to excel in the continuous evolving Media industry. Those who want to tell the world about the story of world creatively; those who want to tell the news story in the form of words, Pictures or Videos or Podcast (Radio). The students will learn to produce content on the go for mobile phones, tablets, laptops and websites in real-time, against harsh deadlines.

Program Highlights

  • Guests lectures by eminent personalities in the Industry
  • Formation of various clubs like photography, Films
  • Regular Field trips to Media houses
  • Attending Seminar, Conferences & Events
  • National Study Tour
  • Internships in Government as well as private media houses
  • Placement assistance

Career Prospects

  • Researcher 
  • Journalist
  • Producer
  • TV Correspondent
  • Radio Jockey
  • Editor
  • Photo Journalist
  • Event Manager
  • Critic
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Content writer
  • News Agencies
  • Advertising Agencies
  • NGOs

Eligibility: Bachelor in Any Stream, with General- 50%, OBC- 48%, SC/ST- 45% marks

Learn, Explore, Engage with India, living in the heart of South Asia and India

India & South Asia Studies is the flagship programme under the Centre for India and South Asia studies, School of Humanities and Literary Studies. The aim of the programme is to inform the students of the rich history and culture that evolved into contemporary Indian society, develop their critical thinking faculties, and help them form an independent perspective on India. The complete programme will consist of six categories: Society and culture, contextual geography and environment, science and technology, economy and polity, history and philosophy, language and literature distributed over semesters, with two semesters per year. The programme will help students create links between traditional Indian thought and contemporary actions. The programme will also focus on India’s place and relationship with its neighbours and the wider world, both historically and in present times. The programme is led by Prof. Purushottam Agrawal, Dean of the School of Humanities and Literary Studies. Prof.Agrawal has served as Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University; Member,Union Public Service Commission; India, Visiting Professor, University of Cambridge, National College of Mexico City and Centre for Study of Developing Societies, Delhi.

Instructional Media Center: e-content development facility

The Instructional Media Center has been established at ITM Gwalior with a view to promote knowledge in the key thrust areas of Science and Technology, Social Sciences and Humanities. IMC is well equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities such as TV Studio, Virtual Studio, Professional Lighting and Sound system, Broadcast Quality HD cameras for indoor and outdoor shooting, Non Linear Editing Systems, Graphics Work Station etc. The main objective of the centre is to produce high-quality educational video lectures, developing e-learning content and to audio-visually documentation of our arts, craft, culture and history.

  • Video Studio / PCR
  • Radio Studio / PCR
  • Graphics Suite
  • Video Edit Suite
  • Audio Edit Suite
  • E-Classroom
  • ENG Facilities
  • Conference Hall
  • SoJMC YouTube Channel
  • E-content
  • Video Lectures
  • Webinar
  • Programme Productions
  • Capacity Building
  • Consultancies/ Collaborations
  • Editor’s Conclave
  • Upcoming Events

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All Bachelors and Masters program in Journalism & Mass Communication are approved by the UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION (UGC).

S.No Activity Name Guest Details Date
1. Radio Production Workshop Mr. Kamal Sharma veteran radio announcer AIR 28 & 29 March 2022
2. Expert Talk on Reporting in the time of disruptions Mr. Shishir Sinha 6th April 2022
3. Expert Talk on International relations and media representation MCU VC Professor KG Suresh Bhopal, Strategic adviser and professor Professor Ujjwal K Chowdhury, Dr Jatin Srivastava Associate Professor Institute for International Journalism at EW Scripps School of Journalism Ohio University 19th April 2022
4. Expert Talk on Media and Youth: Challenges and Opportunities Mr. Deepak Dobhal 30th April 2022
5. Movie Screening Ms. Sonali Singh 6th May 2022
6. Photography Workshop Mr. Atul Hundoo, Lecturer in college of arts & crafts, Former photojournalist 9th &10th May 2022
7. Workshop on Ad Film Making Akbar and Azam Quadri , writer & director Mumbai 12th May 2022
8. Special Lecture on News room challenges in contemporary circumstances Dr. Kaushal Tripathi Assistant Professor 16th May 2022
9. Workshop on short story writing Ms. Goldie kasturia Founder of Takhte writers and publishers 17th May 2022
10. Expert Talk on Politics of conventional Cinema: Legitimizing the hegemonic discourse Dr. Ankit Pathak Assistant Professor Dept of Legal education Iswar Saran PG College (University of Allahabad) Prayagraj 25tg May 2022
11. Workshop on Film & Theatre Acting Mr. Lalit Parimoo TV Film & Theatre Actor, Mumbai 2nd & 3rd June2022 (Two days)
12. Webinar on environmental issues & Journalism: Opportunities & Challenges Professor Govind Ji Pandey Dean SOJMC BBAU Lucknow, Professor Kusum Arunachalam, School of environmental and Natural science Doon University, Professor Mukesh Kumar Pandey, VC Bundelkhand University Jhansi 6th June 2022
13. Expert Talk on Career in Electronic Media Ms. Jyoti Mishra Senior Anchor Times Now, Navbharat, Delhi 15th June 2022
14. Special talk with media person “Art of speaking in Journalism” Parakram Singh Sekhawat, Senior anchor, Sansad TV, New Delhi 18th August 2022
15. Special talk on Basics of sports journalism Ms. Rajsi Swaroop, Head of video department Cric Tracker 23rd August 2022
16. Workshop on grammar of visuals Professor (Dr.) Govind Ji Pandey Dean BBAU 1st Sept 2022
17. Special talk with Media Person on specialized reporting: Economic Policies Mr. Shishir Sinha Associate Editor The Hindu business Line 6th Sept 2022
18. Workshop on Electronic Media special emphasis on art of an Interview Syed Mohammad Irfan Senior Journalist anchor Guftagu 15th To 16th sept 2022
19. Workshop on fact checking Dr. Archana Kumari Assistant Professor Central University Jammu and trainer of Google news initiative 28th sept 2022