ADP Media & Communication Studies
Introduction
ADP program in Media & Communication Studies is specially designed to cater to the needs of 21st-century media requirements. The students are given a variety of opportunities to express themselves and try out modern tools of communication. A wide range of courses is integrated to make the Mass Communication program at par with the international standards. Students are taken onboard to plan, organize and develop content for audiences of different scope and segments. A dedicated studio is placed in parallel with the academic curriculum to test new ideas and build creative concepts.
Eligibility Criteria
Intermediate or equivalent
Career Prospects
- Newspapers, magazines, and journals
- Journalism
- Production Houses
- Content Developers
- Show Biz
- Film making
- Hosts, Anchor, RJ, VJ
- Advertising agencies
- Audio Video Broadcasting
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
To empower the students to apply the conceptual & practical approaches for a profound comprehension of communication, social communication, mass communication & global communication skillfully.
To foster basic and evaluative ability in students to discover the barriers in the communication process, offer solutions and ways to reach the targeted audiences.
To analyze the emergence of social media and its impact on journalism practices, create virtual communities to foster the principles of media production and reporting on digital media.
Programs Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
To provide opportunities for a better understanding of the communication process, to uncover the complexities, and make reasonable adjustments in the respective field.
To offer pragmatic experience on media content creation through training in ISP Studio, Southern Scholars & computer lab.
To develop confidence in students by allowing them to practice media studies in real-time situations.
Create, analyze and evaluate the contents, produce videos, and record audio copies in the studio.
Scheme of Study ADP Media & Communication Studies Program
Total Credit Hours = 72
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Islamic Studies & Ethics |
Functional English |
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan |
Pak Studies |
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Introduction to Mass Communication |
Mass Media in Pakistan |
Natural Science / Environmental Science |
Quantitative Reasoning-l |
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Introduction to Digital Media |
Understanding of Holy Quran – I |
Introduction to Advertising & Public Relation |
Application of Information & Communication |
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Arts & Humanities / Human Rights & Social |
Understanding of Holy Quran – II |
Quantitative Reasoning – II |
History / Philosophy |
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Basics of Media Production |
Fundamentals of News Reporting |
Media & Information Literacy |
Expository Writing |
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Introduction to Global History |
International Relation / Political Science |
Civics and Community Engagement |
Entrepreneurship |
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Public Policy & Governance |
Communication Theories |
News Production & Current Affairs |
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Note
- It is compulsory to get admission fulfill the eligibility criteria.
- The curriculum is in constant review and evolution .It can be changed with the demand of professional requirements.
- The elective courses are offered according to the availability of experts.
- USP has reserved the rights to change the courses without any prior notice.