BA JPCS (Journalism, Psychology, Computer Science)

Programme Description
Journalism
The course aims at moulding the student for a career in Journalism, both print and broadcasting and in allied fields like Advertising, Film, and Public Relations. The course introduces various facets of the profession of the journalism to the students with theoretical knowledge and on the job training. The course is a part of the four BA triple main combinations and consists of eight subject titles stretching all the semesters. The major papers include Reporting, Editing, Media Laws, Basic Audio-Visual Media and Media Management. Furthermore, the Department stresses a balance between the theoretical and practical elements of journalism and mass communication, and the curriculum is carefully tailored to prepare students for professional or academic careers in communication, giving them the broad liberal arts education necessary to succeed as communicators in today's complex and changing world.

Psychology
A course in psychology equips the students with an in depth knowledge in various aspects like child psychology, industrial psychology, counseling psychology, personality development etc. In addition to the theory papers the students have practical papers every year which will give them practical insight into the subjects.

Computer Science
During the three year program the students gain intensive theoretical and practical knowledge and are steered towards becoming proficient in programming languages, computer architecture, concepts of operating system analysis and design, data structures, numerical methods, concept of database management systems and business data processing. During the final year of study, students have an opportunity to interact with the industry and work on live projects that are part of their curriculum.

Eligibility Criteria
A student securing 40% aggregate marks including languages in P.U.C / 10 +2 / Pre University equivalent course is eligible.

Course Matrix

 Course Code  Course Title
 Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
 AEN103A11  Additional English I
 KAN103B11  Kannada I
 HIN103B11  Hindi I
 Core Papers [All Compulsory]
 ENG103A11  English I
 JOR204B11  Journalism I[Introduction to Communication]
 PSY204B11  Psychology I [Theory and Experiment]
 CSC203B12  Computer Science I[Content Management]
 CSC2L1B12  Computer Science Practical I
 Course Code  Course Title
 Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
 AEN103A21  Additional English II
 KAN103B21  Kannada II
 HIN103B21  Hindi II
 Core Papers [All Compulsory]
 ENG103A21  English II
 NES102A01  Environmental Science
 JOR204B21  Journalism II [Print Media Journalism]
 PSY204B21  Psychology II [Theory and Assessment]
 CSC203B22  Computer Science II [Programing in C]
 CSC2L1B22  Computer Science Practical II
 Course Code  Course Title
 Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
 AEN103A31  Additional English III
 KAN103B31  Kannada III
 HIN103B31  Hindi III
 Core Papers [All Compulsory]
 ENG103A31  English III
 JOR204A31  Journalism III [Media Laws and Ethics]
 PSY204B31  Psychology III [Developmental Psychology I]
 CSC203A32  Computer Science III [Internet Technology]
 CSC2L1A32  Computer Science Practical III
 Skill Enhancement Course [ Any ONE to be Opted]
 JOR402A31  Introduction to Photojournalism
 PSY402A31  Career Counselling
 CSC402A31  Web Management System
 Course Code  Course Title
 Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
 AEN103A41  Additional English IV
 KAN103B41  Kannada IV
 HIN103B41  Hindi IV
 Core Papers [All Compulsory]
 ENG103A41  English IV
 JOR204A41  Journalism IV [Radio and New Media Journalism]
 PSY204B41  Psychology IV [Developmental Psychology II]
 CSC203A42  Computer Science IV [Print Media Design]
 CSC2L1A42  Computer Science Practical IV
 HUM402A41  Basic Research Methods
   Generic Elective as per Annexure III
 LSE5A2A41  Life Skills Education
 Course Code  Course Title
 Core Papers [All Compulsory]
 JOR204A51  Journalism V [Reporting]
 JOR204A52  Journalism VI [Editing Techniques]
 PSY203B51  Psychology V [Behaviour Dysfunction I]
 PSY203B52  Psychology VI [Organizational Psychology I]
 PSY2L2B51  Psychology Practical I
 CSC204A53  Computer Science V [E- Commerce]
 CSC203A54  Computer Science VI [Visual Programming]
 CSC2L1A54  Computer Science Practical VI
 HUM2P4A51  Project / Dissertation / Internship
 EEC5A2A51  EEC as per Annexure II
 Course Code  Course Title
 Core Papers [All Compulsory]
 JOR204A61  Journalism VII [Television and Cinema]
 JOR204A62  Journalism VIII [Advertising and Public Relations]
 PSY203B61  Psychology VII [Behaviour Dysfunction II]
 PSY203B62  Psychology VIII [Organizational Psychology II]
 PSY2L2B62  Psychology Practical II
 CSC203A63  Computer Science VII [Digital Media]
 CSC2L1A63  Computer Science Practical VII
 CSC2P4A62  Visual Programming Project
 SSP4L2A01  Soft Skills Practices

 Course Code  Course Title
 Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
 AEN103A11  Additional English I
 KAN103A11  Kannada I
 HIN103A11  Hindi I
 Core Papers [All Compulsory]
 ENG103A11  English I
 JOR204A11  Journalism I [Introduction to Mass Communication]
 PSY203A11  Psychology I [Basic Psychology I]
 PSY2L1A11  Psychology Practical I
 CSC203A12  Computer Science I [Programming in C]
 CSC2L1A12  Computer Science Practical I
 Course Code  Course Title
 Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
 AEN103A21  Additional English II
 KAN103A21  Kannada II
 HIN103A21  Hindi II
 Core Papers [All Compulsory]
 ENG103A21  English II
 NES102A01  Environmental Science
 JOR204A21  Journalism II [Print Media Journalism]
 PSY203A21  Psychology II[Basic Psychology II]
 PSY2L1A21  Psychology Practical II
 CSC203A22  Computer Science II [Content Management]
 CSC2L1A22  Computer Science Practical II
 Course Code  Course Title
 Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
 AEN103A31  Additional English III
 KAN103A31  Kannada III
 HIN103A31  Hindi III
 Core Papers [All Compulsory]
 ENG103A31  English III
 JOR204A31  Journalism III [Media Laws and Ethics]
 PSY203A31  Psychology III [Developmental Psychology I]
 PSY2L1A31  Psychology Practical III
 CSC203A32  Computer Science III [Internet Technology]
 CSC2L1A32  Computer Science Practical III
 Skill Enhancement Course [ Any ONE to be Opted]
 JOR402A31  Introduction to Photojournalism
 PSY402A31  Career Counselling
 CSC402A31  Web Management System
 Course Code  Course Title
 Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
 AEN103A41  Additional English IV
 KAN103A41  Kannada IV
 HIN103A41  Hindi IV
 Core Papers [All Compulsory]
 ENG103A41  English IV
 JOR204A41  Journalism IV [Radio and New Media Journalism]
 PSY203A41  Psychology IV [Developmental Psychology II]
 PSY2L1A41  Psychology Practical IV
 CSC203A42  Computer Science IV [Print Media Design]
 CSC2L1A42  Computer Science Practical IV
 HUM402A41  Basic Research Methods
   Generic Elective as per Annexure III
 LSE5A2A41  Life Skills Education
 Course Code  Course Title
 Core Papers [All Compulsory]
 JOR204A51  Journalism V [Reporting ]
 JOR204A52  Journalism VI [Editing Techniques]
 PSY203A51  Psychology V [Behaviour Dysfunction I]
 PSY2L1A51  Psychology Practical V
 PSY203A52  Psychology VI [Organizational Psychology I]
 PSY2L1A52  Psychology Practical VI
 CSC204A53  Computer Science V [E- Commerce]
 CSC203A54  Computer Science VI [Visual Programming]
 CSC2L1A54  Computer Science Practical VI
 HUM2P4A51  Project / Dissertation / Internship
 EEC5A2A51  EEC Acivities as per Annexure II
 Course Code  Course Title
 Core Papers [All Compulsory]
 JOR204A61  Journalism VII [Television and Cinema]
 JOR204A62  Journalism VIII [Advertising and Public Relations]
 PSY203A61  Psychology VII[Behaviour Dysfunction II]
 PSY2L1A61  Psychology Practical VII
 PSY203A62  Psychology VIII [Organizational Psychology II]
 PSY2L1A62  Psychology Practical VIII
 CSC203A63  Computer Science VII [Digital Media]
 CSC2L1A63  Computer Science Practical VII
 CSC2P4A62  Visual Programming Project
 SSP4L2A01  Soft Skills Practices

 Course Code  Course Title
 Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
 AEN161201  Additional English I
 KAN161201  Kannada I
 HIN161201  Hindi I
 Core Papers [All Compulsory]
 ENG161201  English I
 CSC151202  Computer Science I [Programming in C]
 CSC1512L2  Computer Science Practical I [Programming in C]
 PSY151201  Psychology I [Basic Psychology I]
 PSY1512L1  Psychology Practical I
 JOR161201  Journalism I [Introduction to Mass Communication]
 Non-Core Paper [Mandatory]
 NCS150101  Computer Fundamentals
 Course Code  Course Title
 Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
 AEN162201  Additional English II
 KAN162201  Kannada II
 HIN162201  Hindi II
 Core Papers [All Compulsory]
 ENG162201  English II
 CSC152202  Computer Science II [Content Management]
 CSC1522L2  Computer Science Practical II [Content Management]
 PSY152201  Psychology II [Basic Psychology II]
 PSY1522L1  Psychology Practical II
 JOR162201  Journalism II [Print Media Journalism]
 Non-Core Paper [Mandatory]
 NHU150102  Indian Constitution
 Course Code  Course Title
 Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
 AEN163201  Additional English III
 KAN163201  Kannada III
 HIN163201  Hindi III
 Core Papers [All Compulsory]
 ENG163201  English III
 CSC153202  Computer Science III [Internet Technology]
 CSC1532L2  Computer Science Practical III [Internet Technology]
 PSY153201  Psychology III [Developmental Psychology I]
 PSY1532L1  Psychology Practical III
 JOR163201  Journalism III [Media Laws and Ethics]
 HUM153201  Basic Research Methods
 Non-Core Paper [Mandatory]
 NHU150101  Environment studies and Civic Sense
 Course Code  Course Title
 Second Language [Any One to be Opted]
 AEN164201  Additional English IV
 KAN164201  Kannada IV
 HIN164201  Hindi IV
 Core Papers [All Compulsory]
 ENG164201  English IV
 CSC154202  Computer Science IV [Visual Programming]
 CSC1542L2  Computer Science Practical IV [Visual Programming]
 PSY154201  Psychology IV [Developmental Psychology II]
 PSY1542L1  Psychology Practical IV
 JOR164201  Journalism IV [Basic Audio-Visual Media]
   Choice Based Course
 Add-on Course
   Life Skill Education
 Course Code  Course Title
 Core Papers [All Compulsory]
 CSC155203  Computer Science V [E- Commerce]
 CSC155204  Computer Science VI [Print Media Design]
 CSC1552L2  Computer Science Practical VI [Print Media Design]
 PSY155201  Psychology V [Behavioural Dysfunction I]
 PSY1552L1  Psychology Practical V
 PSY155202  Psychology VI [Industrial Psychology and Organizational Behaviour I]
 PSY1552L2  Psychology Practical VI
 JOR165201  Journalism V [Reporting Methods]
 JOR165202  Journalism VI [Editing Techniques]
 HUM1552P1  Project / Dissertation / Internship
 Add-on Course
   Extension Activities
 Course Code  Course Title
 Core Papers [All Compulsory]
 CSC156203  Computer Science VII [Digital Media]
 CSC1562L1  Computer Science Practical VI [Digital Media]
 CSC1562P2  Computer Science Mini Project
 PSY156201  Psychology VII [Behavioural Dysfunction II]
 PSY1562L1  Psychology Practical VII
 PSY156202  Psychology VIII [Industrial Psychology and Organizational Behaviour II]
 PSY1562L2  Psychology Practical VIII
 JOR166201  Journalism VII [Media Management]
 JOR166202  Journalism VIII [Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations]

* A pass in the Non-Core Course is mandatory for pass status; However, marks secured in this Course is not considered for grand total / class / rank

Add–on Course A student has to complete the Add-on course before/during the prescribed semester, as scheduled by the respective department, for obtaining a pass status; however, the credits awarded for the same will not be considered for GPA calculations.


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  Programs Offered

MA in Journalism & Mass Communication

BA Journalism and Mass Communication

BA Journalism & English Literature

BA Journalism & Political Science

B.Sc. Visual Communication

  Curriculum

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     About Department

    Faculty Profile

    Media Centre

     Department Activities

    Students Publications

    Expert Lectures

    Conferences / Seminars

    Exhibitions / Fests

    Media Tech Workshop

    Learning Level Identification Mechanism

    Faculty Development Programme

    International lecture series

    Alumni talk series

    Rural Exposure

    Industrial Visit

    Vichaarmanthan

    Webinars

    Research

    Observation of Important Days’

    Techne

    Orientation Programme

    Value added course

    Saksyachitra- Documentary Film Festival

    Visual Corner

    Students Panel Discussion

    KJC TV

    Documentary / Feature Productions

    ON REC Media Fest

    KJC Radio

    Media Studies Blog

    Other Activities

    Facebook Page

      Club & Association

    Journalism Club

    Photography Club

    Film Club
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