The syllabus should be seen as signposts to assist in the exploration in the world Media studies. These points in the syllabus are not mutually exclusive or linear. It aims to structure inquiries and not to limit them. The rights of addition or deletion of some components of the syllabus lies ultimately with the teacher of the concerned subject. SCHOOL OF MEDIA STUDIES SRTM UNIVERISTY, NANDED M.A. /M.Sc. In Electronic Media Syllabus
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M.A./M.Sc. In Electronic Media is one of the newly developed courses in SRTM
University. It is designed to provide in-depth understanding of contemporaryElectronic media industry. The course provides students an opportunity to explorethe horizons of ‘Electronic Media’ by enabling them with technical and aestheticalskill sets. The course is open to students regardless of their bachelor degree
background.
In the rapidly changing environment of the media and Communication, thisprogram introduces Students to a dynamic mix of theoretical and criticalapproaches and to a range of practical experience across the sector. Students willdevelop an understanding of the way content is produced and consumed in themulti-platform and digitized environment of media industries.
Students will learn about new critical approaches being developed in order tounderstand the processes of production, circulation and consumption. The courseenables students to develop their own focused area of interest. And ultimately theycan pursue their carrier in diverse fields like broadcasting to journalism, Television,digital web production, E-content writing, and corporate communication toadvertising.
Objectives of the course:
To understand the world of Electronic Media
To train students reflect values that link the global with the local
To become well-versed in the basics of Media Studies.
To learn about the latest production techniques.
To practice and think about communication theory and research critically.
To focus on mass media in general and electronic media in particular.
Special Emphasis on recent advances in the fast changing field of Media
Comprehend Production process, techniques, resource requirements & follow
Develop awareness with reference to Advertising, Corporate Communication
and Marketing.
Perform web designing and production.
Develop Graphics and Animation for electronic media.
Understand media laws and ethics established for electronic media
Instructions for the Students
The students seeking admission to M.A./M.Sc. In Electronic Media course is herebyinformed that they are supposed to adhere to the following rules:
1.
A minimum of 70 % attendance for lectures / practical is the pre-requisite forgrant of term.
2.
There shall be tutorial / practical / surprise test / home assignment /referencing of research papers / seminar / Media house visits / training courseas a part of internal assessment in each semester. The students are supposed toattend all the tests.
Eligibility and Admission:
Student with any undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree is eligible for this course.Admissions will be given as per the selection procedure / policies adopted by theSchool, in accordance with conditions laid down by the SRTM University.Reservation and relaxation will be as per the Government rules.
Examination:
[A] Pattern of Examination
Evaluation of Students:1)
Students will be evaluated for 125 marks for each paper. This will include endsemester examination for 50 marks and in-semester assessment for 50 marks(internal) and external practical for 25 marks making a paper worth 5 credit.
2)
Student has to obtain 40% marks in the combined examination of In-Semester
and End-3)
A student cannot register for third semester if s/he fails to complete the 100%
credits of the first semester.4)
Internal marks will not change. Student cannot repeat internal assessment. Ifstudent misses internal assessment examination, s/he will have second chancewith the permission of the concerned teacher. But it will not be right of thestudent. It will be the discretion of the concerned teacher and internaldepartmental assessment committee.
5)
There shall be revaluation of answer script of end semester examination, but notof internal assessment papers.
6)
Internal assessment answer scripts may be shown to the concerned student butnot end semester answer script.
Internal assessment for each course would be continuous and dates for each
tests/assignments will be pre-notified in the time table for teaching or placedseparately as a part of time table. Faculty members co-ordinate this activity withthe help of Head of Department
Theory/Taught Courses: Conducting only written tests should not be encouraged.More focus should be on non-written tests. Students should be encouraged toconduct various academic activities. A teacher must select a variety of theprocedures for internal assessment suggested like, Mid-term test, On-linetest/Computer based examination, Open book test (concerned teacher will decidethe allowed books), Tutorial, Surprise test, Oral/Viva-voce, Assignments, Review ofresearch paper, Seminar presentation, Journal/Lecture/Library notes etc.
To acquaint student with the concept, process and communication
To enable student to appreciate the potential and limitations of Masscommunication process.
To introduce students to the world of Electronic Media
Syllabus:
Unit 1: Nature and process of human communication, functions of communication,verbal and non-verbal communication, intra-personal, inter-personal, small group,public and mass communication.
Unit 2: Approaches to study Communication: Indian and Western perspectives
Two schools of communication studies
Unit 3: Framework of Mass Communication: Nature and process of MassCommunication, various issues in popular and academic discussions,Academic origin and concerns, Media as an important social institution
Unit 4: Media in everyday life: Characteristics of TV, Newspapers, Radio, internet asa mass medium, Introduction to New Media, Characteristics of New Media, Traditional vs. new media, New Media and Convergence, Blogging and twittering,
Citizen journalism
Unit 5: Brief history of radio and television in India, Public and private radiosystems, FM radio, Hem radio, Introduction to public and private televisionnetworks
References:
1.
Keval J. Kumar - Mass Communication in India Jaico, Mumbai.
2.
Denis McQuonil - Mass Communication Theory : An Introduction, Sage3.
H.R. Luthara, Indian Broadcasting4. P.C. Chatterjee, Broadcasting in India.
Familiarizing idioms, Phrases, Synonyms and antonyms, Tropes figures – style,
register – formal, informal usage – Varieties of English – language and gender – disordered languages – Playing with words – grammar and word order – tense and
time – grammatical differences.
Unit 3: Modes of creative writing
a) Fiction, non-fiction – importance of history – literary and popular fiction – short
story and novel – writing fiction for children – Children’s literature.
b) Drama – Plot – Characterization – Verbal and non verbal
Unit 4: Creative writing for the media
Opportunities for creative writing in Print media – Electric Media – Internet –
Advertising, style and variations
References:
1 Creative Writing: A Beginner’s Manual by Anjana Neira Dev, Anuradha Marwah
Swati Pal, Delhi, Pearson, Longmam, 2009
2 Elements of Literature : Essay, Fiction, Poetry, Drama Film, Robert Scholes,
Nancy R Comely, Carl H. Klaus, Michael Silverman, Delhi, 2007
3 Write from the Heart: Unkenling the power of your creativity, Hal Zina Bennet
California Wew, World Library, 2001
4 A Guide to Creative writing by Sylvan Barnet, William E. Cain, New Delhi,
To introduce some basic concepts in research and explain their association
with development of scientific methods
To help students realize the strengths and weaknesses of scientific methodsand principles in the context of social sciences with special reference to Media
Studies
To introduce various approaches, elements, and data analysis methods used
in media research
Syllabus:
Unit 1: Science and Research Methods: Different method of knowing, Concept of
research, Nature of scientific enquiry, Historical development of research methods ·
Unit 2: Research in Communication: Working towards ‘science of communication’,
Early methods and models, Four stages of effect research, Main issues of research-
audience, content, effect, Applications of research in media industry
Unit 3: Approaches to Research in Communication: Reductionist and holistic,
Qualitative and Quantitative, Analytical and Descriptive, Fundamental and Applied,
One time and longitudinal
Unit 4: Research Process: The concept of research design, Research issues, ·
Deciding the research topic- relevance, Importance of theory, literature review, Time, money and personnel, Aims and objectives, Approaches to research, Methods
of data collection, Analysis to conclusions
Unit 5: Sampling: Basic concept, Probability and non probability sample- concepts,
Types of probability and non probability samples, Practical guidelines for sampling
References:
1.
Mass Media Research- Roger Wimmer & Joseph Dominick
To introduce information and its management to students.
To make students aware of security measures.
To make students efficient in applying security measures to the information.
Unit 1: Information Management: File System: File Directory, FAT. Basic File
System, Hierarchical File System, Access Control Verification, Logical File System:Sequentially Structured Records: Fixed length and Variable length. Trends in
Information Management, Traditional and Multimedia File System
Unit 2: Information Exchange: Medium: LAN, WAN, MAN, Internet. Tools and Techniques: electronic mails, document sharing, web pages, onlinedocuments, Devices: Cable- twisted pair, coaxial, optical fiber.Switches- managed & unmanaged, hub, Router, wireless adapters, USB Net setter.
Unit 3: Security: What is Security? Need of security.Network Security: Authentication and Authorization. E-mail security. Encryptionand decryption, Password, Role Defining, Track log reports. Web security, securesocket layer, http & https, script block, history, ActiveX controls. System Security:
Unit 4: Internet Standards and Internet Society: Standardization process, IETF,
IAB, IESG, Standard Categories, NIST, NIC, ISO OSI, IEEE.
Unit 5: Cyber Journalism and Cyber Law: Introduction to Cyber Law, Cyber laweffectiveness, Measures, Case Studies, Cyber Journalism, Online Editions,electronic news. Social Networking: Social Quotient, Social Networking Sites,Profiles, Misuse of Social Networking Case Studies
Unit 6: Hacking: Overview of hacking, hacking methods, hacking types, Security,Advantages of hacking, Cryptography: Introduction to Cryptography, Encryption,Decryption, Algorithms, Keys, Virus And Countermeasures: Virus Programs, Types,Features, Disadvantages, Counter measures, procedure, database
References:
1.
Introduction to data compression – Khalid Sayood, Elsevier
To encourage, learn and assimilate the creative processes of video Production
with Aesthetic approaches.
To understand the crafts and skills of directorial practice and procedures ingenerating and executing various types of video productions.
To develop the complete understanding regarding the professional practices
and techniques for the brighter professional performance
Syllabus:
Unit 1: Pre Production, Production and Post-Production planning-duties and
responsibilities of producer/director. Production techniques-video format;
documentary, serial, talk show, interview, discussion, profiles, commercials, Set
designing and make up- visualization and composition-aesthetics-directing the
actors-directing the crew.
Unit 2: Planning and Production of indoor and outdoor shootings, planning and
management of live shows.
Unit 3: Video display systems. Multi camera production, lighting systems - Lighting
methods and needs, Mike positioning and arrangements
Unit 4: Importance of backgrounds. Real and unreal backgrounds, Neutral
background. Economical setting, Location selection, Post production editing.
Unit 5: Application of Production techniques- Script, Length and style of scripts,Story boards and components, Pre and post production techniques, Effective shots,
Footages, Special effects. Graphics and animation, Chroma Key usage and Economy
shooting methods
References:
1.
The world of film or Video Production. Aesthetics and Practices - Ken
Dancyger
2.
Television Program Making – Everything you need to know to get started – Colin Hart.
3.
Directing and Producing for Television. A Formal Approach – Ivan Cury.
• To develop a sound language capability for effective communication
• To impart training of idea generation and writing it down
• Developing skill of scripting for different media• To enable students perform writing for electronic media
Syllabus:
Unit 1: Language and CommunicationMeaning and definition of language, perception , Audio language symbols, signs,symbols, icons etc ,Difference between written and spoken language, Instant scriptpreparation , Changing trends in media language
Unit 2: Professional ScriptingScript: meaning and types of script ,Role of a scriptwriter in media ,Concept ofcontent and form, Process of scripting: idea formation, research, sequencing,
Opening and concluding
Unit 3: Radio Scripting and LanguageConcept of spoken language, Stages of scripting and editing, Writing for differentprogram genre/ Adaptation, Talk, news, newsreel, documentary, drama music and
news formats
Unit 4: Television Scripting and Language
Writing for visuals and visual communication, Relationship between narration andvisualsWriting for fictional and non-fictional programmes, Types of script- Treatment,screen play, shooting script, break down script . Full page and split page script
Unit 1- Basics of advertising:Purpose, development, nature, role in economy. International advertising scenario.
Advertising industry in India: size, major ad agencies and campaigns, social and
cultural context of Indian advertising, advertising ethics and social responsibility.
Unit 2- Advertising as Marketing Communication:Need for integrated communications. Importance of, and role in marketing mix,Advertising goals and strategies: advertising and sales promotion goals.Segmentation and positioning strategies, niche marketing. Brand management andbuilding brand equity, developing brand personality.
Unit 3-Types of advertising:Advertising in different product categories: consumer, industrial, corporate, service,
financial, social marketing etc. Different advertising media and their comparative
strengths and weaknesses. Structure of an ad agency, types of ad agencies.
Unit 4- Advertising Planning and execution:Brand positioning. Importance of research inputsmarket research, situation
analysis, consumer behavior etc. Developing message strategy, media strategy.Preparing advertising plan. Media planning, media buying.
Unit 5- Advertising Creativity:Creative brief. Elements of good advertising. Copy and art. Importance of visual
thinking. Appeals and promises. Importance of design and layout. Use oftypography, graphics etc.
Unit 6: Copywriting:Writing ad copy for different media. Types of headlines and body copy, slogans;taglines. Translation of copy. Writing for brochures, mailers etc.
References:
1. Consumer behaviour -Schikkman Kanuk
2. Consumer market demographics in India - Edited byS.L.Rao
3. Consumer behaviour -Walker
4. Understanding your customer -R.Woodruff and S.F.Gardial5. Essentials of Business Communication - R.Pal and Kolahalli
Unit:1Basic transition devices-Cut, Dissolve, Wipe, Fade; Switching or Instantaneous Editing;
Basic Switching operations---Cut or take, Dissolve, Super, Fade, Special effects; PCRconfiguration: Switcher, CCU, Control cables, Monitors, Audio Mixer, Waveform monitorand Vectroscope.
Unit:2Linear and Non-linear Editing, on-line and off-line editing, in cam edit. Principles of editing-Matching actions, Continuity, Matching Tone, Cut in , Cut away, Jump cut, compressionand expansion of time. Ingesting footage, making a project file, Project setting, Timelineoperations, various project windows: canvas, transitions, effects, Filters and Toolbar.
Unit:3Visual Effects; Standard Electronic effects — Superimposition, Chroma Key; Digital Video
Effects, inserting graphics and images; Motion; Multi-images.
Unit:4Direction; From Script to screen; Director's roles---Director as visualiser; artist,Psychologist, Technical Advisor, Cameraperson and Editor; Director as Central Coordinator &Crises Manager; Single - Camera direction, Multi-camera direction.
References
1.Nonlinear Editing :Media Mannel; Morris, Patrick, Published 1999 Focal Press2.Writing and Producing Television News: Gormly, Eric K, Ames, Iowa: Blackwell Publishing3.Editing Today: Smith, Ron F. & O'Connell, L.M, Blackwell Publishing
4.Television Production Handbook: Zettl, Herbert Published 2005, Thomson Wadsworth
Creative Production Techniques: Shot by Shot method, Master shot method, Planning for
unscripted.
Unit:2
Directing Single Camera: Setup, Shooting Directing Multi Camera: Floor Plan, Positioning
Camera, Making setup, Taking-Directing
Unit:3
Director and Actor: Talent Hunting, Search, Agency, Auditions Skill in Handling the actors,
Handling of non-actors Interview Techniques
Unit:4
Grammar of acting complete process, final result, rapport, Body language, Dialogue, Inner life.Directorial Practice and Techniques: Composing Shot- Spatial Connections, Line Force Dynamics
Reference Books
G. Miller son: Basic TV Focal Press Miller son: TV Scenic Designers Handbook, Focal Press
Karel Reisz, Gavin Millar: The Technique of Film Editing
Michael Rabiger : Directing Film Technique Aesthetics
Unit 1 Writing for the Screen The Nature and Characteristics of Media Writing, Literary text v/s text written for thescreen.
Unit 2. The Core of Screen Writing: Genesis of an IdeaConscious attention to surroundings/Listening carefully, reading, observing, writing adiary regularly, The Concept diary
Unit 3. Basic structure of StoryChain of cause-effect event structure, Beginning-middle-end (character-setting-problem-resolution)
Difference between- writing with words (literature) & writing for visual medium,Forming familiar associations with the written word: Short Story = short film, Novel =feature film, Research paper/essay (with human touch) = documentary, Writingcircularly (not sequentially) & writing linearly (in a sequence)
Unit 4. FormStory, Plot Order, Narrative, Types of Narrative, Concept treatment, The First draft
Unit 5. Format: Fiction, Non-FictionWhat is a scene? What is a Unit? (Fiction v/s Non-Fiction),The Scene/Unit SkeletalStructure, Scene Flow/ Unit Sequence, Into. To Celtex /final draft.
References:1. Lagos Egri- Writing for Television2. Millard Robert- Writing for Television and Radio3. James Thomas-Script analysis for Actors, Directors and Designers4. Charles Waiwrigth – Television Copywriter
Unit 1- Understanding PR: Definitions, purpose and utility; relevance todemocratic society.Difference between PR, advertising and propaganda. Status of PR in India. Ethicsand legalities of the new digital world. Publics of PR- internal, external. Differentways to address them. Concept of ‘Communication audit’.
Unit 2- Role of PR in different sectors: government, corporate, defenceestablishments, educational institutions, hospitals, individuals, political parties,trade and commercial organizations, professional associations, labour unions NGOsetc.
Unit 3- Types of PR: Internal/external, publics of PR, communication audit;qualities required of a PR professional, role and responsibilities of PR professional;in-house PR department, PR consultancy
Unit 4- PR Tools: Internal: house journals, bulletin boards, events, mailing groups,social networking sites; External: exhibitions, trade fairs, external journals, mediapublicity. Traditional modes of communication (yatra, melas etc.), campaigns,movements etc. Programmes and events, CSR projects; PR during crisis: somerecent case studies.
Unit 5- Media Relations as a PR function: Importance of media publicity in PR.
Necessity and ways of building and maintaining media relations, organizing pressconferences and visits; writing press releases and arranging other publicity material(audio, video, CDs, etc.), citizen journalism
Unit 6- Social media: blogging, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter etc. and use of theInternet. Websites: a toll for faster dissemination of information, photographs andA/V material.
In this paper, Students are expected to undertake a Individual production project (mostly non-fiction). Students will be evaluated on the basis of final production outcome and their participation
in preproduction, production and post-production activities.