Amay

Hi Madhu,

You should consider getting into Mass Communications and Journalism. I bilieve you are not that interested for reporting stuff and intend to concentrate more on articles...sort of creative writing around issues...adventures...travel trips ...cultures..et al ...is it ??..(I don't really understand much when you refer " standard writing " .)

The course as mentioned above, would let you decide which path to chose:

- Radio
- Video . . achoring, reporting for news channel
- Print Media...this is where you might get interested...and this may not necessarily refer towards journalism and reporting ..but your options to work as an editor..copyright...at bench..

I'm a little lost advising you on this as I'm still tryin to brain storm what could a " standard writing" mean ?.. However, you still need to learn the nuisances getting yourself a degree/PG diploma for Mass Comm/Jour. to be able to start your career as a junior editor and then decide to move ahead with your specific goals of writing. (Trust me .. you may not get enough say when startin your career and may need to go for basic journalism for magazines and news papers..)

In case if you interested in writing books ..biographies etc.. you may enrol yourself for an online diploma course. I can let you know the details of the courses available online and thro' distance learning mode in India, if you find it interesting.

Wish you da best.

Cheers...Amay//

Answered On:- 11/18/2009 7:48:47 AM

Usha

Hi,

I am USHA SHARMA did BMM and currently working with Indian Express as a reporter would like to inform you if you are aware about BMM course then in third year you have option of Journalism or Advertisement.....Beside this two option after TY you can opt PR course too...Which may make you interesting and on stream...

I hope i briefed you something...which may fall suitable to you..

Answered On:- 12/24/2009 12:51:51 AM

madhuwanti

thanx alot Amay and Usha !!!!!!!!!!!.
well Usha I will be completing my graduation in 2010. so i guess i wont be able to pursue BMM. can you suggest me what courses should i go for ? i m kind of confused between masters in mass communication or a post graduate diploma in the same. since you are yourself in this field will u able to help me out? I m considering journalism as well as pr and advertising. I m looking for your reply.

Answered On:- 12/24/2009 4:24:43 AM

Usha

Hi Madhu,

I think so you should go for Masters in Mass communication. Even I am looking for it...if you have good command over convincing ppl den u shud go for advertising or PR...becaz in journalism u need to do a lot more things which i feels u r nt comfortable....

Answered On:- 12/24/2009 4:31:38 AM

Amay

Hey All,

I believe choosing a Masters over PG Diploma may not always prove to be a wise decision..n it all depends on the reputation of the institute. So as to say, IIM's still impart PG Diploma in Management and NOT Masters...and they are above the standards set by other Master's program by university/accredited colleges.

There are lot of institutes providing PG Diploma in Mass Comm & Journalism...Here's a small list of those I knw about ..and they are considered the best insts for india...

Times School of Journalism, New Delhi
Times Centre for Media Studies, Darya Ganj, New Delhi
Courses Offered: Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism

Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bangalore
HRBR Layout 3rd Block, Kalyananagar Post Bangalore 560 043
Pone No - 91-80-28437907 / 7903
E-mail: admin@iijnm.org
Courses Offered: The Post-graduate programmes offer courses on Reporting and Writing for Radio and Television, Ethical and Legal Issues in Journalism, Advanced Media Concentration and Business and Financial Reporting.


Manorama School of Communication, Kottayam
PB No: 229, Kottayam, Kerala
Phone No - +91-481-2300851
Website: www.manoramajschool.com
Courses Offered: Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism.

AJ Kidwai Mass Comm Research Centre, Jamia, New Delhi
Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi
Phone No - +91(11)26981717
Courses Offered: Ph.D and M.A. in Mass Communication. Post Graduate Diploma in Development Communication, Journalism and Broadcast System Maintenance.


Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad
Shela, Ahmedabad (380058)
Phone No - 2717-237946-51
E-mail: admissions@mica.ac.in
Courses Offered: Executive Diploma Programme in Media Management.
Certificate Programme in Managing Integrated Media, Retail Communications, Crafting Creative Comm and Visual Merchandising. Post Graduate Programme in Communications Management and Entrepreneurship (PGP CME)

Xavier Institute of Communication, Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra- 400 001
Phone No - (91-22) 262 1366/1639/2877
Website: www.xaviercomm.org
Courses Offered: Journalism & Mass Communication, Public Relations & Corporate Communications, Advertising & Marketing, Digital Animation and Television & Video Production.


Other Master's program that may interest you are as follows:

Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication, Pune
Senapati Bapat Road, Pune 411 004
Phone No - 020 - 25652303 / 25660972
Website: www.simc.edu
Courses Offered: MBA in Communication Management (Advertising, Public Relations. Masters in Mass Communication (Journalism and T.V and Radio Production)


Asian College of Journalism, Chennai
Kasturi Centre, 124, Wallajah Road, Chennai - 600002
Phone No - 91-44-28418254/55, 28526227/49
Email: asian_media@vsnl.com
Courses Offered: The Masters Degree course includes Reporting, Writing, and Editing, Modern Issues in Journalism, History of the Media, Law of Media.



Again, I would reiterate..go for an institution of repute and who provides you enough exposure, skill sets to excel ahead in your career. Interestingly, PG Diploma's have been more prestigious in Mass Comm than Master's provided by other institutes.

Wish you da best... Merry Christmas !

Cheers...Amay//

Answered On:- 12/24/2009 4:50:34 AM

Amay

n yes...I forgot to mention the one imparted by IIMC..

Answered On:- 12/24/2009 4:53:18 AM