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PGD TV Production Leading To Masters

Post Graduate Diploma in TV Production gives the learners an opportunity to study media at postgraduate level. They will be provided with all the necessary theoretical instructions and practical skills, which give them a chance to make quality TV productions following the industry standards and practices.

Students, enrolled in this program, will have an option to get a diploma or an MA degree. Those who complete 32 credit hours at RIMS will get a post graduate diploma., while others (completing two years) will get a degree of MA TV Production. Students who have completed 32 required credit hours PGD can shift their credits to MA TV Production within a time period of two years.

At Institute of Media Sciences (RIMS) specialist professionals from varying backgrounds will be teaching the students. Students will also be provided with the complete practical environment including TV studios, screening room, Electronic Field Production (EFP) for outdoor shooting, Post Production Lab with ultramodern NLE machines and professional still and video cameras.

As a final requirement for the completion of the program, students will be undertaking a video project encompassing writing, directing and producing .RIMS has the arrangements to air these projects from various channels if they meet the required professional standards.

Duration

One Year

Eligibility Criteria

45 percent Bachelors, in any discipline

Intake

August-September (Fall Semester)

Key Features

The diploma holders of the programme will have an opportunity to acquire detail production skills in a year in the following areas: writing, photography, set designing, visual communication, TV/ Drama production. They have chance to continue to masters.


MA Media Production

MA Media Production is a two year programme planned for students and to provide them a comprehensive curriculum on Production Skills. The course module is aimed for the students who are enthusiastic in acquiring the theoretical and philosophical aspect of the media with respective to production and direction.

The curriculum will provide hands-on-training for producing various TV programs; drama, documentary, and news and current affairs programs. Student will learn, under the supervision of senior professionals from PTV and other TV channels, the art of direction, producing, TV news writing and producing news in TV Studio, in newsroom and on the panel. They will also acquire the skills of cinematography, non-linear editing, and all post production skills incorporating media writing, production, research and how to pitch a story.

The student provides the talent; we provide great instruction, equipment, and structured curriculum. It is the students' drive and creative ability that carries them forward.

Duration

4 Semesters (2 years)

Eligibility Criteria

45 percent Bachelors, in any discipline

Intake

August-September (Fall Semester)


MA Broadcast Journalism

The course is intensively rigorous and hands-on. You will acquire all the basic skills required to work as journalists in radio, television and online. The course substantially covers the area of news writing, news casting, Anchoring skills, researching stories, producing news bulletins and documentaries, designing website, online journalism, media laws, investigative reporting and other important technical media techniques. RIMS provide essential and standard technological facilities to the students so that they could have professional environment in which they can function. WE facilitate our student operate in a replicated media organization, where they can meet the deadlines and schedules, under the supervision of professional faculty. The course also incorporate visits to major TV and Radio channels in the area. The course also comprises of six-week work placement.

In the final semester, the students will be able to produce a broadcast standard video project, and will be given an opportunity for internship with some TV channel. By the end of the programme, the successful graduates will be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and aptitude to work in media industry for broadcast journalism and other related jobs in radio, TV and web industry as a Broadcast Journalist, TV News writer & editor, TV News Producer, Anchor/ Host, Reporter for television Investigative Journalist, News Caster, Documentary Filmmaker, Media Analyst and Media Coordinator as an employee or as a freelancer.

Duration

4 Semesters (2 years)

Eligibility Criteria

45 percent in Bachelors and should have basic knowledge or academic background in journalism or have an experience of working with any media outlet.

Intake

August-September (Fall Semester)

 


Professional Capacity Building Courses

The Media Industry is growing at a fast pace in Pakistan. Advancement in the industry requires employees to be re-trained or re-skilled and for this purpose the university plans to offer a number of Professional Capacity Building Courses for working professionals in the media industry across Pakistan.
Professional Capacity Building Courses are designed to meet the needs of the industry. Whether it is to upgrade oneself or to learn a new subject, RIMS has lined up an impressive array of courses that will enhance one's knowledge and skills to help stay ahead of competition.


RIMS Summer School

RIMS Summer School is open to aspirants interested in short media and art courses. Courses are designed to cover the basic knowledge and essential skills. Short course of a week or two will cater the participants an insight to metaphrase their ideas and visions in their respective field of interest.

Summer School will also provide to the training needs of the perspective candidates, interested to launch their career or already engaged in public and private sectors media industry and interested in updating their skills. While providing training for summer courses, information and skill level is enhanced with professionals’ attitude by following the ethical and legal standards of the media industry. Summer School serves as an orientation session that trains students to meet the most demanding and challenging professions in media industry. Some of the previously offered courses are as following:

Non- Linear Editing
Radio Production
Drawing and Painting
TV Drama Production
Portfolio Development
Documentary Production
News Casting and Anchoring
Photography and Videography
News and Current affairs programme


Courses for M.A Mass Communication
Mass Communication: An Introduction
Computer Basics
English Language & Literature
Quantitative Analysis and Report Writing
Islam, Pakistan & Media
Media Laws and Ethics
Communication Strategies & Theories of Mass Media
The Art of Photography
Urdu Language & Literature
Sound Design in Broadcasting
Print Media Journalism
 Public Relations
Political Communication
Advertising
Television Production
International Cinema
Media & Society
The Art of Videography
 

Development Support Communication

Research Thesis / Video Project


Courses of Specializations

Media Management
Media Planning
Budgeting for Media
Media Marketing
Media Relations
Media Psychology
Media Policy: A Comparative Study
Crisis Management

Newspaper Design & Production
Magazine Design & Production
Creative Writing for Print Media
War & Peace Journalism
 Editing Techniques for Print Media
 Print Media Management
 Print Media Policy & Planning
 Budgeting for Print Media
 Print Media Monitoring

Broadcast Journalism
 War & Peace Journalism
 Creative Writing for Eye & Ear
Electronic Media Pre-production
Radio Drama Production
 TV Drama Production
 Radio Documentary
TV Documentary
 Post Production for Radio
 Post Production for Television
 Electronic Media Management
Electronic Media Policy & Planning
 Budgeting for Electronic Media
 Electronic Media Monitoring

Graphic & Web Designing
 Media Aesthetics
 Visual Communication
 Brand Management
 Budgeting for Advertising Industry
 Advertising Industry: A Comparative Study
 Strategies of Advertising Campaign Designing
 Public Service Advertising
 Story Boarding for Ads
 Effective Copy Writing Techniques
 Advertising Design & Productions
 Managing the Customer-Consumer Relations


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