JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION

DEPARTMENT OF

JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION

St. Thomas College introduced a three year degree programme in Journalism in July 2012. This programme is affiliated to Kushabhau Thakre Patrakarita avam Jansanchar Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur. In this short span of time, this course has developed into an undergraduate programme where students go for internships in leading newspapers of Chhattisgarh from their undergraduate days, showing the potential as future journalists of the country.Among several unique aspects of this programme is its inter-disciplinary approach, which combines courses in Journalism and Communications with components of Economics and Political science.

The teaching methodology incorporates lectures, workshops and seminars, and emphasizes independent projects and extensive written assignments.

Keeping in mind the ethical and moral values to be followed in the print and broadcast outlets, the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication shapes the student with the zest to be Journalists of tomorrow.

OBJECTIVES

To cultivate in students the ability in critical thinking, problem solving, social responsibility and sound judgment and thus contribute to the development of society.
To inculcate the ethical and moral values to be followed in the profession and to develop skills and competencies to be good journalist.

COURSES OFFERED

Undergraduate Course

B. A. in Journalism and Mass Communication

FACULTY PROFILE

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT

Dr. Debjani Mukherjee

M.A., Ph.D.

mdebjani10@gmail.com

9827169925

STAFF DETAILS

S.NO

NAME OF FACULTY

DESIGNATION

QUALIFICATION

Ms. Sakshi Pillai

Mr. Rahul Tiwari

Assistant Professor

MA Journalism & Mass Communication

MA Mass Communication, MPhil

FACILITIES

Special Teaching Assistance Programme (STAP) is a regular feature in the work culture of the department where special teaching assistance is given to the students who need it. The Library of the college has sufficient number of books that can cater to all students studying this subject.
Internet facility is available for students in the departmental computer and in the cyber zone of the library.

DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES / FORUMS

Department Activities 2016-17

Department Activities 2015-16

Department Activities 2014-15

Department Activities 2013-14

About Departmental Activities /Forum 2017-18

Panel Discussion:

The Department conducts panel discussion for the students on various socio-political issues which helps them to identify the values and analyze a problem from different angles, and organize for mental recreation

Placement drive with Nai Dunia group

Guest Lectures:

Workshop on graphic designing

We invite eminent personalities form various Industries and Institutions to lend valuable Information from their experiences to our students. Guest Lecture is a way of enriching our students with the latest updates of the Media Industries and its other aspects. The Students are bestowed with knowledge regarding Industry needs, latest technical updates, avenues for higher studies etc

Industrial Visit:

An Interactive session with Mr. Anurag Basu, Film Director, Indian Film Industry

The Department offers opportunities for all the students to interact on a consistent basis with Industries like the Bhilai Steel Plant etc. It helps journalism students to prepare them for media leadership roles in various industries.

Exploring Chhattisgarh to study the aspect of Travel Journalism

Media Manch: A Forum

Media Manch is the space for our inquisitive journalism students.It is a platform that enables the media students to share, collaborate and learn from each others’ practice of content creation, community engagement, use of technology, self governance and evaluation and share knowledge about many other aspects of their work.Through MEDIA MANCH, we showcase the diversity of voices that need to be heard to ensure that the media landscape isn’t homogenous – it can be disparate yet dynamic – where groups or individuals enhance the media environment by promoting voices of various communities and outreach programme.

The highlight of this year’s Department activities include a Seminar on “Career & Oppurtunity in Media ” . Eminent scholar from the Media, Prof (Dr.) M.S Parmar , Vice Chancellor, Kushabhau Thakre Patrakarita avam Jansanchar Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur was invited for a guest lecture and gave stimulating lectures and provided a platform for academicians and students to come together and explore on innovative ideas in journalism studies .

An interactive session with Mr. Ali Anwar, a senior journalist.

A street play on “SAFETY FOR GIRLS”

St.Thomas College, Department of Journalism and mass communication under the banner of “ Media Manch” organized a street play at Civic Centre. The students of journalism and mass Communication presented a play on” Safety for Girls “”.

Photograpy Workshop

St. Thomas College, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication conducted a one day workshop on ‘Photography and its technical aspect’

Street Play

CR FOR B.A.J.M.C

S.No.	CLASS	NAME
1.	BAJCMC-I YR	Chandrashekhar Sahu
2.	BAJMC-2 YR	Sagrika Sagar
3.	BAJMC- 3 YR	Chhavikiran Sahu

ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT

University Merit List

Prathmesh Mani Tripathi secured I position in 2015-16 merit list of the University .
Kulrishi Nishad secured III position in 2014-15 merit list of the university.

Special Achievements

Mr. Parth Sharma of BJMC II Year got the “Kalapratibha” award given to the best performing student in the field of cultural, literary and other extracurricular programmes.