MS Media and Communication 1.5 - 2 years
Introduction:
The MS in Media Science is a specialized programme based on the HEC's recommended guidelines. It comprises of 4 semesters through which the scholars are equipped with a comprehensive grounding in the core theoretical, practical and research related areas of Media and Communication. It facilitates students learning and understanding about media concepts and production.
Objectives:
· To improve the intellect of scholars for better news sense and industry’s assessment and to conduct effective research by maintaining ethical values.
· To groom scholars as professionals with social and critical discourse in the discipline for excellence and development of the field.
Semester Wise Course Offering MS Media and Communication
Semester- 1
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New Course Codes |
Courses |
Credit Hrs |
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1 |
MSS6011 |
Approaches to Mass Communication Studies – I (Compulsory) |
3 |
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2 |
MSS6021 |
Communication Research Methods-I (Compulsory) |
3 |
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3 |
- |
Optional Course to be chosen from list |
3 |
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4 |
- |
Optional Course to be chosen from list |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
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Semester- 2
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New Course Codes |
Courses |
Credit Cr.Hrs. |
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1 |
MSS6012 |
Approaches to Mass Communication Studies – II (Compulsory) |
3 |
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2 |
MSS6022 |
Communication Research Methods-II (Compulsory) |
3 |
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3 |
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Optional Course to be Chosen from list |
3 |
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4 |
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Optional Course to be Chosen from list |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
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Note: If a scholar opts for MS Media Sciences through course work, he/she has to select two courses in semester 3 from the given lists of optional courses.
Semester – 3 & 4
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Research Track |
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Course Codes |
Course(s) |
Credit Hrs. |
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MSS7011 |
Research Track (Thesis) |
6 |
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Total |
6 |
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2. LIST OF ELECTIVE COURSES
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S No. |
New Course Codes |
Media Courses |
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1 |
MSS6014 |
Mass Media, Culture & Society |
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2 |
MSS6031 |
Philosophy of Social Sciences |
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3 |
MSS6015 |
Advanced Development Communication |
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4 |
MSS6032 |
Pakistan Media Prospects & Challenges |
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5 |
MSS6033 |
Media Debates |
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6 |
MSS6034 |
International Communication |
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7 |
MSS6035 |
Media and Politics |
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8 |
MSS6036 |
Media Sociology |
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9 |
MSS6037 |
Conflict and Crisis Communication |
Elective List Production
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S No. |
New Course Codes |
Media Production Courses |
Credit Hrs. |
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1 |
MSS6041 |
Framing, Reframing and Un-framing Cinema |
3 |
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2 |
MSS6042 |
Cinematography |
3 |
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3 |
MSS6043 |
Media Production |
3 |
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4 |
MSS6044 |
Editing Techniques |
3 |
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Elective List Communication Design |
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S No. |
New Course Codes |
Communication Design Courses |
Credit Hrs. |
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1 |
MSS6051 |
Design Information, Technology and Entrepreneurship |
3 |
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2 |
MSS6052 |
Digital Media |
3 |
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3 |
MSS6053 |
User Interface Design |
3 |
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4 |
MSS6054 |
Visual Literacy & Visual Ethics |
3 |
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Elective List Media Management |
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S No. |
New Course Codes |
Media Management Courses |
Credit Hrs. |
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1 |
MSS6061 |
Media Management and Marketing |
3 |
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2 |
MSS6062 |
Media Managerial Communication |
3 |
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Compulsory Courses |
Elective Courses |
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Approaches to Mass Communication Studies – I |
Mass Media, Culture & Society |
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Communication Research Methods-I |
Philosophy of Social Sciences |
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Approaches to Mass Communication Studies - II |
Advanced Development Communication |
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Communication Research Methods-II |
Pakistan Media Prospects & Challenges |
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Media Debates |
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International Communication |
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Media and Politics |
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Media Sociology |
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Specializations |
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Media Production |
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Communication Design |
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Media Management |