Mass Communication

Hi Anshul,
India, today is filled with many aspiring writers who try their best to shine in this field be it poetry, stories, plays and even screenplays. These budding artists excel under proper professional guidance and training. Fortunately, many colleges and universities in India offer a Bachelors degree, Masters degree and even diploma courses in creative writing which is a blessing for the numerous creative writers in India. Now they can perfect their art closer to home instead of having to wait to be able to afford a seat in a foreign university.
From a wide range of colleges and universities in India, here is a list of the ten most popular and sought after institutions which offer courses in creative writing:
The British Council located in all metro cities in India offers degree, diploma and certificate courses in Creative writing.
The JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University) in New Delhi offers creative writing as an optional subject in its MA (English) course
Calcutta University offers a Diploma course in Creative Writing
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in New Delhi offers a Postgraduate Diploma course in Creative Writing
Xaviers Mumbai Central Institute of Indian Languages, Karnataka
Center for Research in Art of Film and Television, Delhi which offers a one-year diploma course
Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi which offers a PG diploma in Creative writing though the distance learning program
U.P.Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad offers diploma courses through the distance mode
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad
The Karnataka State Open University, Karnataka offers Diploma courses through the distance mode.
Creative writing is an inborn talent which requires the knack, imagination and the gift to convert memories and thoughts into words that becomes a readers delight. However, these gifts alone are simply not enough to make a good writer. Writing skills and techniques are needed to fine tune this talent. With the various creative writing institutions, young Indians today have great opportunities to carve a niche for themselves in the world of authors, poets and playwrights.
All the best.

Hi Siddharth,
List of books for mass communication is given below:
R. Gupta's Popular Master Guide for Journalism & Mass Communication Entrance Examination by Ramesh Publications.
Arihant Mass Communication Journalism Entrance Examination of All Indian Universities.
Arihant Success Master For Mass Communication Journalism Entrance Examination of All Indian Universities.
Modern UGC NET/SLET: Mass Communication: A Team Of Experts
Dictionary of Mass Communication: O. Charles Okwelume
Handbook of Mass Communication (Theory and Practice): V K Joshi
Guide to Journalism & Mass Communication Entrance Examination: By Student Aid Publication
Journalism & Mass Communication Entrance Exam: R. Gupta's
Mass Communication Journalism: Entrance Examinations Of All Indian Universities:Expert Compilations
Fundamentals of Mass Media and Communication: Meena Devi
All the best.

Hi,
First of all, you have to acquire knowledge in the cinematography field. The best way to start is to study Photography, since Cinematography and Photography share a lot of common elements. I would recommend the Series of Ansel Adans book's. Although they speak of analogue photography, his teachings can be applie for digital photography.
After you understand the basics of exposure and analog photography, you should advance in the studies of digital sensor technologies.
In the meantime, you should start reading books about cinematography.
There are three that I can't recommend enough:
The five C's of Cinematography (this is a more basic one)
Cinematography
Lighting for Film and Television
And you should also read the american cinematographer's manual
After that, you start to understand the theory of how to manipulate the light and to her elements that allow you to shape an image, you should start watching every film that you can grab your hands on (you should be doing that anyway) but you need to try to understand the technicalities of it (if you can find an American Cinematographer's article about a specific movie, that helps)
During all that, you should start taking pictures and learn how to manipulate then digitally. Take as much pictures as you can, but don't take it for granted, put effort in each shot.
You can also start shooting some footage. Again, put effort in it. Try to emulate scenes you saw somewhere. learn color correction.
All those things are going to give you a start on the theoretical knowledge factor, but you should also have piratical experience.
You must start shooting movies of your own. You need to find friends or a crew to work with. Maybe, you can join a film school perhaps.
You should also try to somehow start to work as an assistant on film crews, on the cinematography team.
You are going to hate the first few footage you produce, you are going to think that they do not look like what you see in movies (and they won't). But you will get better with time (but be warned, it takes time!).
But there's no easy way in, everything you do at first is going to feel like a small step in a infinite journey (and it is), and sometimes you are going to feel exhausted, and you are going to want to give up.
All the best.

Hi,
The first and the foremost thing is the investment. You will require a minimum of 15lakhs for starting an FM radio station. You will need to decide on the type of radio station you wish to start. However, you may initially start with a low power FM. This type of radio station operates at lesser power than commercial stations and so they cover a smaller area anywhere near from 500mW to 100W, and may be license-free or alternatively it may be licensed. The exact area they will cover is dependent on terrain and the exact amount of power you are permitted. This level of power is sufficient to cover anywhere between a radius of a few kilometers to several kilometres. Once you are established with this, you may then expand it to a full power licensed radio station. This type of frequency will give station maximum coverage and will enable you to reach as many listeners as possible. During the initial stages you need to determine whether there are frequencies available in your area and also cost the equipment that is needed. Some of the points to consider when looking how to start up an FM radio station include:The process for obtaining an FM frequency and what to look out forHow many Watts you will need to achieve the broadcast coverage you wantWhat your obligations will be when it comes to music royaltiesWhat specialist services you need before to assist you in submitting your application for a frequencyWhat is the most appropriate powered transmitter and what type of antenna would be neededThe type of radio automation software that will be usedIn India the FM radio commercial licences are awarded through open bidding process, if there are more than one application for the advertised city or area . The investment is determined mainly on the basis of the quality of FM Station as well as the current Market price. You may find more details on these from the official website of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India under the broadcasting section http://www.mib.nic.in/ . Hope this piece of information is of some help.

Hi Lovepreet,
Understand that political Science and BJMC are somehow interlinked. BA in mass communication does not have any subject related to political Science but a person having knowledge of political Science will surely have an edge over other candidates pursuing the same program. If you aspire to become a journalism, especially a news reporter, anchor, or of any other profile in the print of TV industry, you knowledge of political Science keeps you a step ahead of people fitting in the same profile. You will get to learn and read a lot of news papers, see television to understand the current political situations of the country and the world and with that, you can strengthen your knowledge of political Science. I hope, it is clear.
All the best.

Hi Lovepreet,
BA in mass communication does not have any subject related to political science but a person having knowledge of political science will surely have an edge over other candidates pursuing the same program. If you aspire to become a journalism, especially a news reporter, anchor, or of any other profile in the print of TV industry, you knowledge of political science keeps you a step ahead of people fitting in the same profile. You will get to learn and read a lot of news papers, see television to understand the current political situations of the country and the world and with that, you can strengthen your knowledge of political science. I hope, it is clear.
All the best.