Mass communication is a pristine course in media that deals with different media technologies, including the Internet, television, newspapers and radio which are used for ‘mass’ communications in order to invariably entertain as well as disseminate unbiased and objective information and generate public opinion regarding various issues of the society. In simple terms, it refers to ‘information being conveyed to the public through various forms of the media’.

Mass communication is a wide field of study and the subjects include Public Relation, Print Journalism, Electronic Journalism, Advertising, Films, Photography and so on.

Proliferation in different areas of mass communication is witnessing a steep rise and is expected to thrive further, on account of growing professionalism and robust technological growth. Opportunities for placement in diverse fields of mass communication are available in publishing houses, radio and television companies, corporate world, entertainment industry, media industry, advertising agencies, public relations agencies, government organisations etc. As far as remuneration is concerned it varies from one area of mass communication to another. However in every area, it is much dependent on the size of the organisation, its location combined together with the level of responsibility and experience of the candidate.

In a predominantly democratic country like India, the power of press is superficial and journalist are esteemed as front runners in shaping up the society on par with politicians who at times, are dubious. A career in journalism is bristling with opportunities for young aspirants with character and passion to serve the country as the Indian press is becoming more liberal, being tagged as the fourth pillar of democracy. Reporters, editors, designers, anchors, news analyst and producers are of great demand in several media houses in the country today .

Make-up artist, Casting director, Production Assistant , Screen Writer, Prop Master, Production Designer, Location Manager, Cinematographer, Line Producer , Television Director, Film Director and Television Writer are some of the profiles that one can avail from the industry.

Candidates who have qualified their 12th standard examination in any stream are eligible to apply for a technical course in Film Making. In other streams like direction and sound engineering one can be a graduate in any discipline. However, for sound engineering some institutes prefer Physics graduates. One can learn the intricacies, technical finesse and creative aspects of film making in a professional atmosphere from the eminent film makers and technicians. Underneath all the hype and pizzazz, there lies the most crucial and combating phase of getting the right break as a director or a technician which one should be able to see off with persistence and determination.