Bachelor of Media Studies
The media are among the most influential forces in society today. Whether you want to make the media or change them, this course will give you the necessary practical and critical skills. By building your media literacy and competencies, you'll not only gain a greater understanding of the world, but also develop important intellectual and transferable skills, so enhancing your employability. You'll gain experience of both traditional and new media formats in one of the country's best learning and teaching environments. This course aims to produce confident, motivated graduates who are able to think for them and manage complex problems.

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Entry requirement :
Pre University/ CBSE/ ISC or Equivalent Examination

First-class facilities :
Center for Management Studies offers professional-standard technical, production, teaching and research facilities plus a dedicated team of specialist staff who are involved in diverse commercial production activities, as well as supporting you throughout your studies.
Our established Media Centre houses a large television studio; radio broadcast facilities, six air-conditioned TV edit suites and a separate post-production teaching facility.

How you learn :
A wide range of learning experiences blends practice with in-depth subject knowledge. Theory modules are usually delivered by a combination of lectures, seminars and independent study. Practical modules are delivered through extended workshop and laboratory sessions.

How you are assessed :
You are assessed on a wide range of assignments including written submissions and portfolios, presentations and production work. Formal examinations will be conducted at the end of each semester.

Career opportunities :
Media graduates are sought after by employers across a range of industries owing to their highly-developed skills in the areas of communication, team working and problem solving. This course prepares you for careers in research, production, publishing, public relations and marketing. It is also an ideal grounding for those considering a career in teaching or training.

Value Added Programmes :
Semester I & II :
- Graphic Design & Photography - 2 hrs practical training by professional trainers per week
Semester III & IV :
- Certified Program in advertising & PR - Certification by the JU-CMS and an accredited Ad agency
Semester V & V :
- Practical training - 5 days in a week in chosen electives

Important Dates :
Entrance Test (100 marks)
Availability of Application forms : 7 March, 2012, Wednesday
Acceptance of Application forms : 12 March 2012, Monday
Deadline for Accepting of forms : 28 April 2012, Saturday
Last day for accepting the demand draft : - India : 28 April 2012, Saturday
- Overseas Applicants : 25 April 2012, Wednesday
Applicants who wish to be considered should submit their application by the deadline

Entrance Test Date : 2 May 2012, Wednesday
(Venue : CMS, # 1/1-1, Atria Towers, Palace Road, Bangalore - 560 001)
Written Test : 9am - 11am, Reporting time : 8.45am
Personal Interview : 12.15pm - 2.15 pm