Welcome to Kuvempu University.
Accredited by NAAC
With "A" Grade
Kannada
Welcome to Kuvempu University.
Accredited by NAAC
With "A" Grade
Kannada
The Post Graduate Department of Journalism and Mass Communication offers a two-year MA and Ph.D programmes on regular basis and One Year PG Diploma in Kannada Journalism through Distance Education mode.
Apart from a syllabus that spans across all theoretical and practical aspects of the discipline, the department conducts special lectures, workshops and seminars inviting communication scholars and media experts to assure academic excellence. Internship with media organizations is an integral part of the programme. Department publishes 'Sahyadri Times' a daily laboratory newspaper. The Department has a modern television studio . Students broadcast news packages in 'Sahyadri TV' youtube Channel.
Vision Statement
To become a center of excellence for teaching, training, and research in mass media to provide high quality value-based education to all through various modes to meet global challenges.
Mission & Goals
| Sl No | Programmes | Nature & Duration | Eligibility | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.A | CBCS - Semester Scheme (4 Semesters) | Any degree | 40 |
| 2 | Ph.D | Full time : 3 years minimum Part time: 4 years minimum |
Pass in the entrance test with 50% marks and a Master's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with minimum 55% marks. |
Dr. Varghese P A
2003
| Title | Level | Year | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film Appreciation | State | 2016 | Kuvempu University |
| Writing scripts for electronic media | State | 2012 | Kuvempu University |
| Consumer Protection and Advocacy | National | 2012 | Consumer Studies Centre, IIPA, New Delhi |
| Workshop on documentary production | National | 2010 | Kuvempu University |
| Alcoholism and Drug Addiction: The Role of Students and the Media | State | 2009 | Karnataka State Temperance Board |
| Consumer Protection and Welfare: The Role of Media | National | 2009 | Consumer Studies Centre, IIPA, New Delhi |
| Emergence of New Media Technologies and its cultural, economic and political implications | National | 2007 |
University, DDE |
| Mind, Media and Society | State | 2006 | University |
| Freedom of Expression in India: Constitutional Provisions and Cultural Challenges | National | 2004 | University |
Qualification: M.A., Ph.D.,
Email Id: pulivarghese@gmail.com,
Area of Specialisation:
Communication Theories, Radio Studies, NewMedia Technology, Qualitative Research
Qualification: M.C.J, Ph.D.,
Email Id: sathishandinje@gmail.com,
Area of Specialisation:
Print Media, Folk Media, Media Law, Photojournalism, Development Communication
Qualification: M.S.Communication, Ph. D.,
Email Id: mrsathyaprakash@gmail.com,
Area of Specialisation:
Film Studies, Development Communication, Television studies, Advertising
Qualification: MA, Mphil, KSET,Phd,
Email Id: srumanatanveer@gmail.com,
Area of Specialisation:
Media Management
Qualification: M.A., KSET, NET-JRF, ICSSR fellow, (Ph.D.),
Email Id: vinaygpa@gmail.com,
Area of Specialisation:
Print media, Media literacy, Science Communication, Radio Communication
| Sl No | Title | Funding Agency | Principal Investigator | Co-Investigator | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An exploratory study of Gulbaraga Television system for rural communication | Space Application Centre, ISRO, Ahmedabad | Prof. Leela Rao, | D.S. Poornananda | 100000 | Completed |
| 2 | An evaluation of effectiveness of rural development programmes in Karnataka | Government of Karnataka | Prof. H.S Eswara | D.S. Poornananda | 186000 | Completed |
| 3 | Development-induced displacement and the Media: framing of displacement issues | UGC | D.S. Poornananda | Nil | 576554 | Completed |
| 4 | Media use and influence among the Hasalas of Shivamogga district | UGC-UPE Project, University of Mysore | D.S. Poornananda | Nil | 100000 | Ongoing |
| 1 | of New Media on Family Communication and Relationships | Kuvempu University | None | 45000 | Ongoing | |
| 1 | Role of Folk Arts as Media of Communi cation: A Study with Special Reference to Malnad Karnataka | Kuvempu University | Dr.Sathish Kumar | - | 45000 | Completed |
| 1 | Media awareness among the Dalit students of Kuvempu University | Kuvempu University | - | Dr. Sathyaprakash M R | 0 | Completed |
| 2 | Impact of television on local culture: a study of cultural change among youth of Shimoga district | Kuvempu university | - | Dr. SATHYAPRAKASH M. R | 0 | Completed |
| Date | Theme |
|---|---|
| February, 2016 | Human Environment |
| August, 2016 | Indian Panorama 2016 |
| February, 2015 | Human Rights |
| February, 2014 | Women's Rights |
| February, 2013 | Iranian Movies |
| February, 2012 | Social Issues |
| February, 2011 | World Comedies |
| February, 2010 | Charlie Chaplin |
| Date | Theme |
|---|---|
| February, 2016 | Wild life Photography |
| August, 2014 | News Photography |
| Topic | Resource Person | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Hunasawadi Rajan, Editor, Samyukta Karnataka, Bengaluru | ||
| Mr. Sugatha Srinivasaraju, Chief Editor, Kannada Prabha | ||
| Prof. Leela Rao, Communication Scholar, Bengaluru | ||
| Prof. H.S Eswara, Communication Scholar, Bengaluru | ||
| Mr. S. Thippeswamy, Photographer, Mysore | ||
| Mr. B.S. Arun, Associate Editor, Deccan Herald, Bengalurur | ||
| Mr. D. Umapathy, Chief of Bureau, Vijaya Karnatka, New Delhi | ||
| Mr. Girish Nikam, Rajya Sabha TV, New Delhi | ||
| Mr. Ramananda, DGM, Corporate Communication, BEMEL, Bengaluru | ||
| Mr. Ashok Kashyap, Cinematrographer & Filmmaker, Bengaluru | ||
| Mr. Kesari Haravoo, Filmmaker, Bengaluru | ||
| Mr. P.M Ramachandra, Filmmkaer, Mumbai | ||
| Mr. Girish Kasaravalli, Filmmaker, Bengaluru | ||
| Mr. A. Suryaprakash, Chairmna, Prasar Bharathi, New Delhi |