The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication was introduced in Acharya Nagarjuna University in 2003. This step has changed the perception of people with regard to ANU as the dept through its activities could publiciz the activities and could change the face of the university. At the time of the inauguration the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication offered a two - year Master’s Programme i.e MA (JMC). The novel point of this department is that majority of the faculty members are from news room to class room. Apart from the regular academic experience many of them have both media experience and academics.
Since, its initial day’s eminent professors have supported it in all aspects of teaching, lectures and seminars etc. The course offered subjects related to all dimensions of the mass communication such as print media, electronic media, new media as well as communication in development, science and environment as well as international relations. Public Relations, Advertising and related subjects were also incorporated in the curriculum which offered scope for good placements for the students. As the course is purely professional the students were exposed to both theory and practical components which prepared the students to handle any aspect of mass communication during their placements. Field trips to various places of importance of culture, innovation, historical and social significance are made important components to inculcate the habit of observation which his very much needed for the professionals in journalism. They are also prepared to experience the nuances of contemporary social issues and understand them effectively to mould themselves as a true processional. Apart from regular assignments the students have hands on experience in taking up a research project and produce a short film or documentary. They are made to explain the presentation in the form of a viva voce exam also. Every year all the students of second year take up research project and produce a dissertation. The department has conducted several seminars, and workshops. Film making is the forte of this department in which short films are regularly produced. The films are conceived, produced with the active participation of staff, students at all the levels. Shot film making is also a regular activity in the department.
Every year 90% of the students get opportunities to join media with various designations. Students are selected in campus placements like ETV, TV5, TV9, and News apps.
Research Scholars: Awarded 10, ongoing 8+5+3 =16
The students of Journalism actively participate in the events such as Republic day, Independency day, women’s day and World Photography day, celebrations. They are mainly involved in awareness progress like anti raging throw street plays and puppetry.
In 2012 research programs with Ph.D. and M.Phil. were introduced in the department. So far 11 Ph.D.s and 1 M.Phil. were awarded in Department of Journalism and Mass Communication. As on now around 18 scholars are pursuing Ph.D. in the Department.
One student who later joined and completed his Ph.D. recently got selected as Assistant Professor in AP Tribal Central University, Vizianagaram. Another student was selected Indian Information Service. One Student was selected as Divisional PRO in APPSC recruitment. Most of the student’s especially girl student’s have been working in news channels. Many scholars and students cleared NET and SET. The Dept. of Journalism and mass communication Alumni conducted Decimal celebration on 2013. As a mark of completion of twenty years it also conducted alumni meeting in May, 2023.
Seminar’s, works shops, special lectures, students Demos, field trip, Internship, documentary, radio practical’s and Short films are conducted regularly. Academic exhibitions, College days, Youth festivals, independent days, women’s day are observed wherein students and scholars participate and contribute cultural programmes.
Dept. of Journalism students actively participated in PRSI Amaravati Chapter Programs.
HOD, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication,University College of Arts,Commerce & Law,
NH16, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522510
9440848413
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