The communication and media sector has grown several folds and is projected to continue growing in the coming decades. On the one hand, the industry has witnessed a virtual explosion in the process of creation and consumption of information and communication output and, on the other, an upsurge in the demand for intellectual and professional skills to face the challenges and the opportunities brought about by the transformative forces of communication revolution. The School of Media & Communication Studies at Doon University is a response to these challenges and it provides a flexible academic programme to study this ever expanding field and train students for several exciting professional career opportunities which are emerging with the convergence of technologies and communication processes.
The School offers academic programmes in media and communication which includes fields of Journalism, Development Communication, Media Studies, Advertising, Public Relations, Photography, Radio & Television, Graphics & Animation, Multi-media, Media management and Communicationresearch. The programme curriculum is wide ranging and multidisciplinary and carefully balances theoretical and practical information. The curriculum familiarizes students with concepts both in theory and practice, introduces them to various streams of communication discipline, provides hands-on experience on all relevant skill areas and allows students to specialize in communication and media sector. As part of its professional emphasis, the programme provides an opportunity to students to gain practical work experience through interaction with leading professionals from the media and communication sector and assists students in finding suitable placements and self-employment opportunities.
The School of Media & Communication Studies will strive to produce responsible and socially accountable communication practitioners who possess both theoretical and practical knowledge relevant to the field of Media and Communication so as to serve the society at different levels.
The School has a state of art Media Lab having latest solid-state technology being currently used by the media and communication industry. The Media Lab is equipped with a TV studio for multi-camera productions, High-Definition Video cameras and Still Cameras for digital photography with accessories for outdoor and studio shoots. Other production equipment and gadgets include Abode software, Final Cut Pro (FCP) non-linear editing suites and MOJO Kits. Additional facilities include digital audio work stations, sound recording and editing facilities. The Media Lab keeps on updating its production facility periodically to keep pace with changing technology and demands of the profession. The Lab also has a media library housing a large collection of films, television programmes, student productions, stock shots etc. for the use of students and researchers. The School also has a Community Radio Station (CRS), Doon University Radio 88.4 FM. This CRS has a tagline- “Where Every Voice Finds a Home”. Presently, this CRS is being managed wholly by the students of the School under the faculty supervision.
Head & Dean of the School : Prof. Rajesh Kumar
Office Assistant : Mr. Ashish Kala
MTS : Mr. Hemant Singh
