Undergraduate Courses Home The Courses PG Courses PG Modules UG Courses Doctoral Research SIMC expects to initiate an Under-Graduate programme in Media Studies (Bachelors of Media Studies) from the next academic year, commencing 2008, at its existing Viman Nagar campus. The full-time programme will be spread over a period of three years, and spaced out over six semesters, incorporating lectures, tutorials, assignments and practical sessions. The subjects will include : Semester I Development of Communication: Types, Theories, Models, Approaches Laws, Ethics and Challenges in Mass Communication An Introduction to Journalism Basic Computer Application Semester II Electronic Media: Planning & Production Electronic Media: Writing, Editing & Execution Press Photography Environment, Ecology & Geopolitics Semester III Marketing in Mass Media: all media Stage Production & Direction: Theatre Advertising Creativity and Management Film & Television: Theory & Practice Semester IV Editing, Writing & Opinion Pieces Public Relations & Event Management Film & Television: Theory & Practice Study of Media Scene in India: Print & Cinema Semester V Media Management Entrepreneurship in Media Design & Page Make Up Film & Television: Theory & Practice Study of Media Scene in India: Radio, Television, New Media Semester VI Specialization: Journalism/ Advertising/ PR & Events/ AV Production Media Research: Communication Research Personality Development & Interview Skills Intake and Admission Process A total of 120 students shall be admitted to the first course of Bachelor in Media Studies (BMS) to commence in 2008. Applicants to the course will be short-listed for interviews on the basis of the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) to be conducted in March 2008. For details visit www.snaptest.org Classes will be of 120 minutes duration each. There will be 3 classes everyday, followed by practical sessions. Every semester will be of 16 weeks duration, with examinations conducted in the last week. After the end of the semester, trainees will execute field projects for 8 weeks, which will include two internships the first one at the end of the fourth semester, and the second at the end of the sixth semester. The BMS degree will comprise a total of 100 credits. Each credit will be equivalent to 50 marks. Method of Instruction: SIMC's method of instructing its students in both the theoretical and practical aspects of mass communication has produced students who not only excel academically but also respond swiftly to professional challenges. Profile of Past Students: Past students of SIMC are placed at middle to senior levels, all across media and communication driven organisations, including Times of India, Balaji Telefilms, DNA, NDTV, CNBC, CNN-IBN, Contiloe Films, FCB Ulka, Contract, BBC, 20:20 Media, Encompass, IPAN PR, Genesis PR, Euro RSCG, Times Now, Indian Express, etc Career Prospects: SIMC pass-outs usually work in the following areas: Market/ Advertising Research, Media Planning/ Buying houses, Advertising agencies, Journalist in newspaper / Television News Channels, Television Production houses, Television Channels, Ad film making houses, Independent Film makers, Radio Channels, Corporate houses, NGOs, Social Communication, Public Relation Agencies, Media Organisations, Corporate houses, Event Management Firms, Marketing Communication professionals.