Advanced Diploma in Mass Media

Advanced Diploma in Mass Media
Specialisations in Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Entertainment

Advanced Diploma in Mass Media is a programme that is specially designed to meet international standards. A practical, hands-on, career making course, it will catapult students into the lucrative and most sought after professions today: Advertising, Multimedia Journalism and the Entertainment industry.

Are you eligible?

Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university with minimum 50% at graduation. Those who are appearing for final examination in April - May can also apply. However, they must produce documnentary evidence of having passed the examination, on or before commencement of the programme, failing which thier admission will be liable for cancellation and fees will not be refunded.

How can I apply?
Admission to this programme are close for this academic year.

Selection Procedure

Since there are only limited seats available, it is imperative that candidates undergo a rigorous selection procedure, which is designed to test not only their academic qualities, but more essentially their aptitude for the creative and constantly changing aspects of mass communication and media industry.
The candidate will be tested on his/her ability to handle uncertainty and the pressures of demanding deadlines and clients, and ability to demonstrate pro-activeness, initiative and creativity in finding solutions.

The entrance procedure will encompass the following:

1. MET CET
2. Group Discussion
3. Personal Interview

Weightages

MET CET :: Group Discussion :: Personal Interview :: Work Experience :: Academics

100 marks

20 marks

20 marks

5 marks

5 marks

The management reserves the right to fix the minimum qualifying marks for each of these components/sub components and or change the components/sub components and their weightages.

Fee Structure

For the students opting for Advertising or Journalism stream, there are 3 certificates. Fee for each certificate is Rs. 78,000. For Entertainment stream, first certificate is Rs. 78,000 and the subsequent two are Rs. 90,000 each. Fees are payable by A/c payee demand draft in favour of 'MET Institute of Mass Media.

A state-of-the-art-laptop is given free to each student.

The Syllabus

The syllabus has been specially devised after extensive research and discussions with eminent professionals from the industry. And invaluable feedback from the corporations that are always on the prowl for talent.

Certificate Programmes

The Institute of Mass Media certificate programmes have been structured into three specialisation streams:

· Advertising
· Multimedia Journalism - Print, TV and Broadcast
· Entertainment Industry - Film, TV and Radio

Course Module Certificates

· Certificate in Introduction to Mass Media
· Diploma in Mass Media (Advertising)
· Diploma in Mass Media (Multimedia Journalism)
· Diploma in Mass Media (Entertainment)
· Advanced Diploma in Mass Media (Advertising)
· Advanced Diploma in Mass Media (Multimedia Journalism)
· Advanced Diploma in Mass Media (Entertainment)

The Faculty

The faculty comprises of professionals who have years of experience in their respective fields. People who will not just spout theoretical knowledge. But will teach with the conviction that comes from the confidence of having been there, done that. They will pepper their lectures with real life anecdotes. Dissect case studies. Sharpen your craft and business skills. And teach you all the tricks of the trade. Things you can't find in the library or on internet sites. But lessons you can learn from hands that have been dirtied and feet that have done the walking in the profession.