Manipal University - Dubai

Course Details

B.A. Media and Communications

Course Description

Overview The BA Media and Communication program offers the following streams Advertising & Event Management Communication Studies Graphics & Animation Journalism Television & Video Production The teaching methodologies include Multi-Media News & Social Media Lab Photo-Lab Audio Production Lab Post-Production Lab TV Studio & Production Control Lab Controlled Mediated Critical Learning Environment Guest Lectures Industrial visits Mentorship, Mediator, and Moderator Mechanism Mix of Practical & Theoretical Knowledge Dissemination Participatory Peer2Peer Learning Environment through different activity Clubs Pedagogy based on a mix of Visual, Auditory, and Kinaesthetic cognitive learning styles/approach Positive re-enforcement of academic research along with stress on hands-on approach Self-Study Initiatives Skill Development Seminars Student-centred Learning Environment like multi-nodal approach Workshops, Seminars, Presentations & Tutorials

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Career opportunities Advertising or Marketing Specialist, Copy Writer, Media Planner, Media Buyer, Creative Director, Media Sales Representative Broadcasting Station Manager, Film Editor, News Director, News Writer, Technical Director, Presenter, News Anchor, Public Relations Manager, Casting Director, News Producer, Business Manager, and Talk Show Host Corporate Public Affairs Specialist Creative Writer, Analyst, Commentator and a Literary/Media Critic Graphic Artist, Animator, Visual Designer, Visual Director, Story-Boarder, Illustrator, Web Technologist Journalist - Reporter, Editor, Newscaster, Script Writer, Publisher, News Service Researcher and Technical Writer Media Educationist Media trainers, Corporate Communicators, Multimedia Designers, Graphic Designer, Web & Print Production Designer, and Graphic Animators Media/Academic Researcher and Social Scientist Social Media Professional/Manager Television/Film Director, Producer, Production Manager, Publicity Manager, Media Manager, Media Relations Co-coordinator and Media & Audience Analyst Students find employment in the area of their specialisation. However, marketing & marketing communication, corporate & technical communication, public relations, web-design, and entrepreneur sectors often also gainfully employ our students Students have been consistently hired by leading media houses and establishments like: Bahrain Petroleum Company Edelman PR Datenwork, Vienna Film & TV Industry Grand Stores (Media Wing) Gulf News IMPACT BBDO ITP Publishing Group Khaleej Times Leo Burnett Lowe MENA (Advertising) McCollins Media Memac Ogilvy NDTV Ogilvy & Mather Hindustan Times Radio Josh 97.8 FM Radio Gold 101.3 FM Radio Spice 105.4 FM Saatchi & Saatchi Socialise Digital Agency and Training House Starcom Mediavest Group The Film Studio Dubai The National Newspaper VCraft Events & Entertainment




B.A. Media and Communications Manipal University - Dubai