Media
	i'm a B.tech finalyear electrical engineering student. i want to pursue p.g. diploma in corporate communications.please tell me about the course offered by the institutions,future ofthe programme. Corporate Communications is an extremely dynamic field with a variety of challenging and interesting career paths including media relations, special events planning, PR account management, fundraising and internal communications. Programmes that will get you into the field of corporate communications would be either a Post graduate programme in Public Relations/Communication Studies/Mass Communication or MBA in Advertising and Communication Management/ equivalent. Institutions to target could be various universities including University of Pune, Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism, Bhopal for the first type of programme or Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad, NMIMS Mumbai, and SIMC,Pune for the second type of training. Indicative examples. By: Ms. Jayanti Ghosh
	I want to do graduation in Journalism. I want to know whether I shall get chance for appearing in civil service in future?.....(Neetu Rana) If the Journalism course you opt for is equivalent to Bachelor Degree then you can do it and appear for Civil Services as well. Please ensure that the Journalism course you are applying for is equivalent to Bachelor Degree or not. The course conducted by many of the Institutions like IIMC, Jamia Millia Islamia and BHU require Bachelor Degree in any discipline for admission in BJMC or MA in Journalism. That way you will have to complete your BA / BSc before entering into the Journalism Course. By: Ms. Hena Naqvi
	I want to work as a still photographer in a newspaper or various magazines or different news agencies. How should I proceed? I have completed Diploma in Photography and have got various national and international awards. What will be my salary? ......(PURANJIT GANGOPADHYAY) If you want to become photojournalist you will have to acquire certain basic knowledge of Journalism (especially newspaper journalism). There are many courses of photojournalism/ journalism offered by Indian Universities. IGNOU also offers PG diploma in Journalism. Secondly you will have to have certain photographic equipment like digital still camera, laptop etc. Many of the newspapers welcome photos in electronic form, as they're easier to handle. After having acquired these things you can work as free-lancer, always in search of unique photographs associated with life and people. The news agencies like PTI and UNI have their separate photo service and they engage freelancer as their stringers/ retainers. You can also send resume to these agencies. If you have laptop then you can send them photos via e-mail. As purchasing a laptop is quite expensive you can send photos through cyber cafe. The speed is essential in news photography. Photos of accidents and crime are always welcomed by the News Agencies. The payment is ranging from Rs. 200 to Rs. 500 per photograph. A staff photographer starts from Rs. 10,000 p.m. By: Ms. Hena Naqvi
	sir I want to join mass com college so please give me name of all colleges & add (govt / pvt). .....(Servjit Singh) Neha, your query have come a bit late as the entrance exam for FTII, Pune is over. You can prepare for next year's entrance test. Usually the admission notice for FTII, Pune and Satyajit Ray film Institute Kolkata comes in EN during March-April. In the meantime prepare well for entrance as the admission test is quite comprehensive and you have to study the Indian Film scenario and about great people of world cinema in detail. For advertising/ Public relations and other field of mass media you and Servjit may visit following websites: 1. The Delhi Institute of Communication, website: www.thedelhischoolofcommunication.com 2. Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, website: www.jmi.nic.in 3. National Institute of Social research and Training, Ghaziabad, UP; website: www.niscort.com 4. Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, website: www.iijnm.org 5. Xavier Institute of Communication, Mumbai website: www.xaviercomm.org 6. National Institute of Advertising, N.Delhi; website: www.niaindia.org By: Ms. Hena Naqvi
	hello sir, i want to do post graduate course in mass communication.which are the good colleges offering the course with good placements?what are areas in which i should practise for the written test and personal interviews?soum,ya.soum@gmail.com Among the reputed institutions are included Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi (www.iimc.nic.in), A J K Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi (www.jmi.nic.in), Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism, Bhopal (www.mcu.ac.in), University of Pune, Pune (www.unipune.ernet.in), University of Calcutta (www.caluniv.ac.in), Asian College of Journalism, Chennai (www.asianmedia.org). Listing is indicative. The entrance test would assess your general awareness, language proficiency and ability to write. The interview would assess your communication skills and motivation for a career in mass communication. By: Ms. Jayanti Ghose
	i have done post graguate di ploma course in journalism and mass communication and now iwant to do free lansing.please tell me how could i start it?...(anupama dwivedi) You have to get together some samples of your work. Then approach various prospective clients/ employers with a CV in hand and the portfolio of work. Ask friends and contacts in the field to suggest your name for sundry work. Directly approaching publishers and media agencies can be effective. Follow up on leads suggested by people who know you. When you have assignments, make it a point to clarify what is required and deliver on schedule. Keep in touch with those who have asked you to write so that new assignments can be passed on to you. There is really no specific way that freelancing happens; you just have to be prepared to use every opportunity you get. Once the ball starts rolling, word of mouth publicity usually leads to more projects and assignments. By: Ms. Jayanti Ghose
	I have complered my PG in MEDIA STUDIES from CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY.What jobs can I get in state government public service in the field of media and how?......(Sreeparna Mitra) You can try for jobs in the government as PRO or equivalent position. You could try for jobs in press relations in the public sector organizations or in broadcast and print organizations of the government, apply for government press and publicity related openings. Such jobs are usually open for recruitment through a competitive selection procedure which would involve a written test and/or interview. Prior or relevant work experience after qualifying would be advantageous. By: Ms. Jayanti Ghose
	i m a law hons student but i want to do p.g.diploma course in tv journalism i m not so rich so pls sujjest me the name of good instituions of this course which has medium fees standerd.nd tell me abt how to prepare?..... (pritish bhatt) There are very few such courses. How much you can afford to pay is also not known, so here is a basic idea. The fee for the 1 year P G Diploma course in Radio & Television Journalism at Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi (www.iimc.gov.in) is Rs 57500. The fee for the 1 year P G Diploma in Journalism (Hindi/ English ) at IIMC, New Delhi is only Rs 25500 and it is also possible for you to get into television journalism after completing a post graduate diploma as above or a master's degree in journalism and mass communication from a university with low fees after some work experience in journalism in other media. Preparing for admission to any journalism programme would involve good general awareness including knowledge of current affairs, strong verbal ability and writing skills and good interpersonal communication skills (required to handle interviews which are usually a part of the selection process). By: Ms. Jayanti Ghose
	Can you suggest me some good colleges offering some good PG courses in hardcore advertising. i have done my BMM .I am looking for some good colleges in mumbai , I searched in your query section but i am not getting proper answer for my question so can you please suggest me?..... (Vinit Maru) In the field of advertising you have either the P G Diploma courses offered by Xavier Institute of Communications (www.xaviercomm.org), P D N College, Bharati Vidya Bhavan, K M Munshi Marg, Chaupati, Mumbai-400007,EMDI, IES Management College Campus, Mumbai (www.emdiworld.com) or MET Institute of Mass Media, Mumbai (www.met.edu) or the option of MBA with Advertising & Communication Management as offered by NMIMS Mumbai (www.nmims.edu) for example. You have to identify which type of programme appeals to you. Indicative examples By: Ms. Jayanti Ghose
	I am a grduate and want to do PG in Advertising.Please suggest me about good institute based in Delhi.From where i can do this course and get a job?....... (Sandeep Kumar) Among your choices you could include Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi (www.iimc.gov.in) and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's S P College of Communication & Management, K G Marg, New Delhi-110001 (www.bvbdelhi.org). You should keep track of the admission notifications in the prominent local dailies and find out about the advertising courses and placement profile of other institutes. By: Ms. Jayanti Ghose
	Tell me something about Electronic Media and please more detail about sport-Journalism? Or tell me please how will get opportunity in BBC, voice of America and other News Channel? (Bibhu kumar sinha)  Electronic media comprises radio and television broadcasting. Sports journalism may be an option for a journalist with a strong awareness and interest in sports or it could be the career for a sportsperson with good writing and broadcasting skills. Initially, you should aim to get an opening in the field in India, moving on through your work experience from lesser known to better known news channels and then try to get a break in a foreign channel broadcasting from India. 1-year PGD in Sport Journalism is offered by Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior (Deemed University) ( www.lnipe.net). Indicative example. By: Ms. Jayanti Ghose
	im a BSC chemistry third yr student I wud like to pursue MA in Mass Communication and Journalism can you give me a list of good colleges offering this course?...... (subhra das) You have not mentioned your normal place of residence. However, the premier Institutes for MA in Mass Communication or PG Diploma in Mass Communication are as under: 1. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi. 2. Xavier College of Communications, Mumbai. 3. Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi. 4. Osmania University, Hyderabad 5. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 6. Symbiosis, Pune 7. Delhi University, Delhi. Apart from the above-mentioned Institutions, many other universities are running either MA (Mass Comm) or Bachelor/ Master/ Diploma programs in Journalism and Mass Comm. By: Ms. Hena Naqvi
	I did Masters in Mass Communication from GNDU, Amritsar in 2002. After working as a PR Executive for an ad agency and then for Trident group, I am presently teaching Journalism & Mass Communication at a college in Ludhiana. Now since I want to continue my career as a teacher, I want to know what courses will make me more employable. I also want to know about universities offering M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes in Journalism and Mass Communication through distance education?.... (Preeti) The list of UGC approved Distance education centers can be seen at http://www.education.nic.in/dist_inst.asp. Please go through it and access the relevant websites of the different institutes to find out the course/institute of your choice. Since You are interested in academics, having a higher qualification such as M.Phil and Ph. D shall certainly be og great utility in your case. By: Ms. Dr. Reena kumari
	I am 23 year old graduate in BOTANY but I want become a journalist. so please suggest me about the PG COURSE IN MASS COMMUNICATION in DELHI UNIVERSITY. You have to just keep track of the local Delhi newspapers for the admission notifications of the various recognised postgraduate courses offered by various Delhi institutes. If you want to find out about Delhi University courses and admissions, log on to www.du.ac.in By: Ms. Jayanti Ghosh
	I am Pankaj Sharma. I have completed my Graduation (B.A. Pass) From Correspondence Courses, Delhi University in 2003. Presently I am doing PG Diploma in Mass Communication (2005-2006) From Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, New Delhi. Sir, I am interested in the Career as a T.V. News Reader or Anchor (Hindi). Therefore, I humbly request you to advice me that whether my P G Course in Mass Communication From Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan will help me in some way towards my career. Please also tell me what should I do further after completion of this course to jump in this competitive field. In anticipation, I am hoping for your reciprocal gesture. News anchoring is a good career choice in view of the private TV channels and FM radio. A background on mass communication in the form of a related qualification is advisable but a professional course in News Anchoring will be a boon for you. There are institutions offering short-term courses (list is indicative) 1. Take One School of Mass Communication, S-78, Greater Kailash -I New Delhi (www.takeoneschool.com) 2- School Of Broadcasting and Communication School of Broadcasting & Communication Andhakshi Building, 37, Gilbert Hill Road, Near Bhavans College, Andheri (West), Mumbai - 400 058 India 3. College of Media and Communication (CMAC)- Bangalore, Raipur, Lucknow, Kolkata, Pune, Hyderabad, Dehradun, and Kochi (www.cmac.raifoundation.org). By: Ms. Hena Naqvi