DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM(UG)

Introduction:

In today’s world, there is lot of scope for journalism. It is a profession preferred by most of the youths. Nowadays, It is valued equally as other recognized professions like doctors and engineers.

Importance:

This profession plays a vital role in the society and keeps the people updated. The Chairman of this particular institution, Dr M. Mohan Alva, introduced this subject (Mass communication and Journalism) as a course under arts disciplines to bring about practical knowledge and skills to the students.

Scope:

Journalism subject has a lot of scope. This includes various fields like advertisement, public relation, Translation, Reporting, Anchoring, Photo Journalism, Video production, technical writing, copy editing, animation, cartooning, freelancing, documentary making, film production and so on.

Alva’s Education Foundation introduced Journalism course in the year 2002-03, with the vision of imparting better education in the media field with the practical knowledge. At present Journalism is being taught as an arts subject with the combination of EJP,EJH,EJB,CBJ

Facilities:

Professional video and still cameras with essential accessories
Full-fledged dedicated computer lab ,with editing suites
Dept library including books with the collection of newspapers , magazines ,periodicals
practical oriented theory classes , practice journals, students minor research projects
face book page (Alva’s UG –Journalism )
Encouraging weaker students through remedial class
Wikipedia uploading
Practical based assignment
Well Experienced /competitive staffs
Google class facilities
E-Books ,E-journals

Faculty:

Mrs. Reshma, HOD – MCJ , PGDCA – is a Assistant professor and Head, Department of Journalism(UG) Alva’s College, Moodbidri. She has completed Master’s degree in Journalism and Communication from SDM Autonomous College, Ujire. Specialized in Print Media, she engages classes about advertising, media laws, reporting ,feature writing, communication and such others. She has presented number of research papers in various colleges and universities in international, national level seminars and publication of the same in different journals , few research papers ahs published in ISBN reputed Journals. Apart from profession, she is recognized as one of the best freelance writers and number of features got published in various dailies and periodicals.

Additional responsibilities with regard to college administration.

Worked in Media Committee of Alva’s Mega Events like Alva’s Nudisiri, Alva’s Virasath and Alva’s Sports Meet etc and all Foundation Activities
Coordinator of all Media fest
Worked in committee during college internal programs.
Coordinator of Photography Forum.
Documentation of college activities (Photo and Video)
Documentation of college reports in newspapers.
Member of Swaroopa Annual College Magazine Team.
Member of NAAC Committee.
Editor of Departmental Publications Like Alva’s Mirror and Alva’s Madhyama , Alva’s Vision
Served as Academic advisor
Coordinator of Departmental programs talks, workshops , seminars