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DIPLOMA IN MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES

Prospectus for Diploma in Media and Cultural Studies, 2007-2008 (pdf)

Introduction

This Diploma aims at enabling the creation of a lively group of young media ‘thinking do-ers' and ‘doing thinkers' who could then choose to branch out into a diverse range of work or educational situations. It is envisaged that students of this course might make choices that include working with NGOs and media organizations, becoming independent media practitioners, opting for more specialized professional courses or media and cultural studies research oriented educational programmes. This course not only responds to existing human resource needs expressed by industry and civil society but also aspires to facilitate the creation of active, engaged individuals who seek out new opportunities in various emerging job and educational spaces.

Course Outline

The one-year post-graduate programme is divided into 2 semesters, involving both theory and research-based courses as well as production courses and practical work. Video production exercises and projects will be done by student teams of 5. The total of 38 credits (570 hours) is distributed as indicated in the table below (BC: Basic Course, OC: Optional Course, LC: Lab Course):

Eligibility

A Bachelor's Degree of a minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent (under the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 or 10+2+2+1 year bridge course pattern of study or any other pattern fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years formal education) from a recognised University, with minimum aggregate marks of 50 per cent (40 per cent for Scheduled Castes [SCs] and Scheduled Tribes [STs]).

Selection Procedure

Those satisfying the eligibility requirements will be assessed for selection through the following (Total Marks 200):

Film Review (50 Marks) : The test involves writing a review of a documentary film, which will be screened for this purpose. This will assess the candidate's ability to relate to and critically analyse the visual medium. Duration of the test: 2 hours.

Written Test (50 Marks) : To assess the candidate's understanding of socio-cultural and political issues in India, analytical abilities, written communication skills and sensitivity and commitment to social concerns and issues. Duration of the test: 2 hours.

Personal Interview (100 Marks) : Those securing 50% or more in the written test will be called for the personal interview. The SC and ST candidates securing 40% or more in the written test will be called for the personal interview.

Reservations

The TISS is an equal opportunity institution and there is no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age or physical disability. As per the Government of India directives, there is a reservation for the following groups:

• 15% for SCs and 7.5% for STs.
• 3% of seats are reserved for the persons with disability of which 1% each is reserved for (a) Low Vision/ Blindness, (b) Hearing Impairment, and (c) Locomotor Disability/ Cerebral Palsy.

Contact Details

Letters may be addressed to:

The Section Officer (STP)
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Post Box 8313, Deonar,
Mumbai 400 088

Telephone: 91-22-2556 3289-96, Extn. 5252, or 25225252 (Direct)

The telephone board functions from 9.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

Fax No. : 91-22-25562912

E-mail: stp[AT]tiss.edu

OR

The Chairperson
Centre for Media and Cultural Studies

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Post Box 8313, Deonar,
Mumbai 400 088

Telephone : 91-22-2556 3289–96, Extn. 5660, 5661

Fax : 91-22-25562912

E - mail : admissions.cmcs[AT]tiss.edu

URL : cmcs.tiss.edu