Which Mass Communication course to choose after Class 12? BJMC or BMC?

Don't know which Mass Communication course is more interesting to take? Take a look and find out the difference between BJMC and BMM.

Journalism and Mass Communication is one of the upcoming and modern courses being taken up as the field is vast and there are various subjects taught in Mass Communication. People can pursue courses such as Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC), Bachelor of Mass Media (BMM), Bachelor of Mass Communication (BMC). The courses are offered in all types of programmes such as undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, postgraduate diploma, MPhil, PhD and even certificate courses in a specialised field.

Shiksha differentiates the two courses and will also provide the syllabus of the two subjects so one can understand what all is taught in the two courses.

On successfully pursuing a course in either BJMC or BMM, one can either start their careers or can pursue their postgraduate course. There are multiple career options one can choose and work on as there are many fields one learns about in a Mass Communication course. You can go on to become a reporter, become an anchor if you have good communication skills, become a content writer or become a photographer. The options are endless and one can work in a field they feel they can excel in.

If you are into photography, courses offer subjects in photography where students are taught the theoretical aspect along with plenty of practical work where they get to learn about various modes such as aperture, shutter speed, sport mode, etc, and through practice, one can become a professional and take it up as a job and work for renowned companies.

Let us learn the difference between the two courses which are as follows:

BJMC

A Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) is a three-year undergraduate course which covers all aspects from the history of every element which includes how the TV came into form, how newspapers played a crucial role since its inception in India, how radio works to learning how to write, how to frame sentences, the pyramid scheme and the list is endless which covers topics such as Film Making, Media Research, Advertisement, Public Relations, Event Management, Audio and Video Production, Photography and much more. The course balances theory with practical and students who opt for a course in BJMC learn about every aspect, thus giving them various options they can specialize in or work in.

BJMC is considered to be a modern and professional course where one can excel in various fields. One can learn how to be cinematographer, know how to handle a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) and also know how to write Press Releases. As one gets to know more information which are all inter-related, the more one can apply in their careers.

BJMC Syllabus

Top Colleges Offering BJMC

BMC

A Bachelor of Mass Communication (BMC) is a course which focuses on the Mass Communication where students are taught about various mediums and modes used to disseminate information to the mass and how communication is spread around. There isn’t much difference between the two courses, but there are various subjects in BJMC which are not taught in BMC. Students are taught subjects such as the Indian Political System, how Media acts as the fourth pillar of democracy, social science, basic writing skills, introduction to Radio, Television, Basics of Camera, Light and Sound, how reporting is done, how scripts are made and much more.

Students can begin their careers straight after their BMC and can go on to work in production teams, film making, cinematography, become writers, join media companies and much more. The syllabus for BMC is as follows:

Top Colleges offering BMC

As one can see, the courses are fairly similar, but the subjects are a bit different. Either of the options are great to choose, however, before opting for a course, one must do a brief check on the college or university which is offering the course. One needs to understand the eligibility criteria, the admission process, the fees, the annual intake and if placements are offered at the end of the programme.

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