Comprehensive Course Listing Across All Semesters

Semester	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Structure (L-T-P-C)	Prerequisites
1	MED101	Introduction to Media Studies	3-0-0-3	-
1	MED102	Digital Media Fundamentals	3-0-0-3	-
1	MED103	Media History and Culture	3-0-0-3	-
1	MED104	Communication Skills for Media Professionals	2-0-0-2	-
1	MED105	Media Production Lab I	0-0-3-2	-
2	MED201	Narrative Construction in Digital Media	3-0-0-3	MED101
2	MED202	Media Ethics and Responsibility	3-0-0-3	MED101
2	MED203	Audience Analysis and Behavior	3-0-0-3	MED101
2	MED204	Content Strategy and Planning	3-0-0-3	MED101
2	MED205	Media Production Lab II	0-0-3-2	MED105
3	MED301	Interactive Storytelling	3-0-0-3	MED201
3	MED302	Data Visualization for Media	3-0-0-3	MED203
3	MED303	Media Marketing and Branding	3-0-0-3	MED204
3	MED304	Digital Ethics and Governance	3-0-0-3	MED202
3	MED305	Media Production Lab III	0-0-3-2	MED205
4	MED401	Advanced Digital Storytelling	3-0-0-3	MED301
4	MED402	User Experience Design for Media Platforms	3-0-0-3	MED302
4	MED403	Ethical AI in Content Creation	3-0-0-3	MED304
4	MED404	Media Economics and Entrepreneurship	3-0-0-3	MED303
4	MED405	Capstone Project in Media Studies	0-0-6-4	MED401, MED402, MED403, MED404

Detailed Course Descriptions for Advanced Departmental Electives

The following are advanced departmental elective courses offered within the Media Studies program:

• Advanced Digital Storytelling: This course delves into narrative construction techniques in multimedia environments, exploring how storytelling evolves across different platforms including web series, podcasts, and interactive media.
• User Experience Design for Media Platforms: Students learn to design intuitive interfaces that enhance user engagement with media content, focusing on mobile apps, streaming platforms, and social media tools.
• Ethical AI in Content Creation: An exploration of the ethical implications and applications of artificial intelligence in generating and curating media content, including bias detection and fairness in algorithmic decision-making.
• Media Economics and Entrepreneurship: This course examines business models in the media industry, emphasizing innovation, startup creation, and monetization strategies for digital content creators.

Project-Based Learning Philosophy

The department strongly believes in experiential learning as a cornerstone of education. Project-based learning is integrated throughout the curriculum to provide students with practical skills essential for real-world success.

Mini-projects are assigned every semester, typically lasting two months and involving small groups of 4-6 students. These projects allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in realistic scenarios, often mirroring actual industry challenges.

The final-year thesis or capstone project is a significant component of the program. It requires students to conduct independent research or develop a comprehensive media product that reflects their interests and career goals. Students select mentors from faculty based on shared research interests or expertise areas.

Evaluation criteria for projects include originality, technical execution, impact assessment, peer collaboration, and presentation quality. The department encourages interdisciplinary approaches, allowing students to collaborate with peers from other programs like Computer Science, Psychology, or Business Administration.