Objectives
Media and communication is a field that is widely spreading across the world. Due to its widespread growth and popularity Foundation University is also offering degree in Media and Communication to equip the students fully with the advanced techniques of the emerging field
SEMESTER WISE COURSE PLAN
Semester-1
|
Sr. |
Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
1. |
ENG 101 |
English I – Introduction to English Grammar |
3 |
|
2. |
PKS 102 |
Pakistan Studies |
3 |
|
3. |
MCO 423 |
Photography |
3 |
|
4. |
MCO 101 |
Introduction to Mass Communication |
3 |
|
5. |
MCO 401 |
Media and Popular Culture |
3 |
|
6. |
COMP 132 |
Basic Computer Skills |
3 |
|
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
|
Semester-2
|
Sr. |
Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
1. |
ENG 201 |
English II – Reading and Writing |
3 |
|
2. |
IST 101 |
Islamic Studies (Ethics in Special Case) |
3 |
|
3. |
MAT 306 |
Business Mathematics |
3 |
|
4. |
MCO 104 |
Urdu for Journalism |
3 |
|
5. |
IRL 123 |
Introduction to International Relations |
3 |
|
6. |
MCO 102 |
Mass Media Development |
3 |
|
|
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
Semester-3
|
Sr. |
Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
1. |
ENG 301 |
English III- Listening and Speaking |
3 |
|
2. |
CA 123 |
Computer Graphics |
3 |
|
3. |
MCO 411 |
National & International Affairs |
3 |
|
4. |
MCO 416 |
Print Media |
3 |
|
5. |
STS 101 |
Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
|
6. |
MCO304 |
Mass Media in Pakistan |
3 |
|
|
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
Semester-4
|
Sr. |
Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
1. |
MCO 302 |
Broadcast Journalism |
3 |
|
2. |
MCO 415 |
Media Ethics & Laws |
3 |
|
3. |
MCO 103 |
Reporting and News Writing |
3 |
|
4. |
SOC 101 |
Sociology |
3 |
|
5. |
MCO 300 |
International Terrorism |
3 |
|
6. |
MCO 430 |
Video Production |
3 |
|
|
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
Semester-5
|
Sr. |
Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
1. |
MCO 123 |
Political Communication |
3 |
|
2. |
MCO 303 |
Online Journalism |
3 |
|
3. |
MCO 401 |
Research Methods in Communication –I |
3 |
|
4. |
MCO 305 |
Theories of Communication-I |
3 |
|
5. |
MCO 421 |
Organizational Communication |
3 |
|
6. |
ANTH 123 |
Anthropology |
3 |
|
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
|
Semester-6
|
Sr. |
Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
1. |
MCO 207 |
Advertising & Public Relation |
3 |
|
2. |
MCO 482 |
Sub Editing & Page Designing (Theory & Practical) |
3 |
|
3. |
MCO 306 |
Theories of Communication-II |
3 |
|
4. |
MCO 422 |
Conflict, Crisis and Communication |
3 |
|
5. |
MCO 402 |
Research Methods in Communication-II |
3 |
|
6. |
GST 123 |
Gender Studies |
3 |
|
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
|
Semester-7
|
Sr. |
Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
1. |
MCO 412 |
Media Psychology |
3 |
|
2. |
MCO 409 |
International Communication |
3 |
|
3. |
XXX 000 |
Course from Specialization |
3 |
|
4. |
XXX 000 |
Course from Specialization |
3 |
|
5. |
XXX 000 |
Course from Specialization |
3 |
|
|
|
Total Credit Hours |
15 |
Semester-8
|
Sr. |
Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
1. |
XXX 000 |
Course from Specialization |
3 |
|
2. |
MCO 600 |
Thesis/Project (Optional) |
6 |
|
3. |
MCO 418 |
Media Management & Marketing (Optional) |
3 |
|
4. |
MCO 463 |
Script Writing and Storyboarding (Optional) |
3 |
|
|
Total Credit Hours |
09 |
|
Specialization: List of Electives for Electronic Media
|
Sr. |
Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
1. |
MCO 466 |
Documentary Production |
3 |
|
2. |
MCO 456 |
Editing Techniques (NLE) |
3 |
|
3. |
MCO 452 |
TV Anchoring Techniques |
3 |
|
4. |
MCO 462 |
Radio Production |
3 |
|
5. |
MCO 470 |
Live and Outdoor Reporting |
3 |
|
6. |
MCO 481 |
Contemporary Issues in Digital Journalism |
3 |
|
7. |
MCO 490 |
Digital Photography and Photo Manipulation |
3 |
Specialization: List of Electives for TV and Film Production
|
Sr. |
Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
|
1. |
MCO 475 |
Film Studies |
3 |
|
2. |
MCO 469 |
Digital Story telling |
3 |
|
3. |
MCO 468 |
Programme Production & Development |
3 |
|
4. |
MCO 467 |
Drama, Film and Theatre |
3 |
|
5. |
MCO 465 |
Digital Audio Video Tools |
3 |
|
6. |
MCO 464 |
Directing for Camera |
3 |
|
7. |
MCO 490 |
Digital Photography and Photo Manipulation |
3 |
Assessment
The students are assessed through course work, quizzes, assignments, presentations, oral and written examinations thesis, computer/studio projects, group projects; market surveys/sample boards, site analysis, presentations and reports. Each student has to maintain 2.0 CGPA at the end of the degree program.