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Program Overview

This Media Science course in Kolkata at iLEAD is a comprehensive course that includes the studies of print, electronic, radio and digital media. It includes study of media management, media production, journalism, public relations, marketing, advertisement, business communications and more. The curriculum of this course is practice oriented and aligned with the present industry needs.

Our course of B.Sc in Media Science in Kolkata gives students far more practical exposure to the media industry than any other contemporary journalism and mass communication course in Kolkata.

  • Learn in demand media skills including content development, social media management, digital marketing, photography, direction, editing, filmmaking, audio production and more
  • Hands on experience of working on the shooting floor
  • In house chroma and audio production studio
  • Industry exposure and portfolio worthy projects
  • Interact with experts, guidance from industry leaders, internship and placement assistance
What Are We offering?

4-years undergraduate degree program of B.Sc in Media Science in Kolkata at iLEAD affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT)

 

Highlights From The Course

Our media science course in Kolkata has a very practical approach towards the curriculum and makes you familiar with every aspect of media so that you can understand your passion better. Some of the highlights from the course include –

  • Photography
  • Print and New Media
  • Social Media Management
  • Digital Marketing
  • Public Relations and Corporate Communications
  • Advertising
  • Film Studies
  • Stage Production
  • Media Management
  • New Media Products and Related Software Programs and more
Why the media industry?

This course of bachelor of media science in Kolkata is in sync with the industry needs and requirements. The prospect of the media industry in the near future is extremely bright. It is a sunrise sector for the esconomy of the country and is set to provide employment to a huge number of skilled individuals.

  • By 2026, the media and entertainment industry of India is set to touch the milestone of Rs 4,30,401 crore.
  • By 2024, the revenue from advertisement is set to reach Rs 394 billion
  • By 2024, the AVGC sector is set to reach Rs 3 lakh crore

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iLEAD Advantages

  • It is the 4th Best Media School in India as per KPMG
  • Recognised as the Best Media and Mass Communication Institute at Gurukul Awards 2023
  • High-end equipment and upgraded chroma and audio studio for your projects
  • Top ranking experts from film and media industry as guest and adjunct faculty
  • iLEAD's own film and production units ensure hands-on experience from Day 1
  • 1,20,000+ popular, rare and unique books in the library, 20+ journals and periodicals
  • Around 5,000+ audio visual content and very large digital library
  • Internships, networking, live projects and industry exposure
  • Merit Based Scholarships
  • Earn While You Learn opportunities
  • 100% placement assistance

100 Hours Of Job Oriented Training

100 hours of exclusive job oriented practical training in the industry for the students will be provided. 50 hours of the program will include Personality Development classes & any one course on either Event Management, Photography, Digital Marketing, Design, Editing and One Foreign Language FREE OF COST (Beginners Level Only). And another 50 hours to include industry oriented training program in order to make students job ready. The training will include internships, industrial visits and more.

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Additional Courses And iLEAD Diploma

Once you are in iLEAD, you can also take up the short-term professional courses offered by iLEAD. One short-term course is offered completely free of cost to a regular iLEAD student. These courses help you to be industry ready. Classes for these courses are generally held during weekends.

iLEAD DIPLOMA

In order to impart holistic education to you and make you competent professionals in diverse fields, iLEAD goes beyond the curriculum and engages the students in challenging ‘on campus’ and ‘off campus’ activities. At least twice every month, experts from different fields are invited to deliver lecturers at iLEAD. Our students receive the Diploma at the end of the under graduate or post graduate program as a value addition to the university degree.

The diploma will mention the non academic credit points accumulated by the student in the six semesters of the graduation program.

Highlights of the Diploma Program

You can collect one credit point by imparting at least six hours of community service or being involved in co-curricular and extracurricular work. It is compulsory for our every student to take up at least one online course offered by Coursera. You will get two credit points on successful completion of one course.

iLEAD's Personality Development Program
  • A 60-hour training module for soft & life skills with focus on personality development (Compulsory for all students).
  • A foreign language course for students.
  • Field trips, internships, live projects.
  • Participation in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

*Conditions Apply

Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum 50% marks or above in Higher Secondary or equivalent examination (CBSE, ISC, A Levels or any other equivalent Board examination) with English as a compulsory subject are preferred.
  • Students will have to appear for GD and PI at iLEAD. However, they will get admission on clearance of the CET Examination only. Also, all the Academic Credentials of the students need to be approved by the University.

Course Structure

    1. Major – Introduction to Media & Mass Communication: Folk to Digital, Introduction to Media Technology, Introduction to Media Technology – Practical
    2. Minor – Principles Of Management
    3. Inter Disciplinary – Any one from GE baskets A or D
    4. Ability Enhancement – English and Professional Communication
    5. Skill Enhancement – – Life Skills & Personality Development
    6. Common Value added Course – Yoga/Health & Wellness/Sports
    1. Major – Still Photography & Videography I, Still Photography & Videography I Practical, Introduction to Journalism, Introduction to Journalism – Practical
    2. Minor – Organization Behaviour/Business Ethics & Corporate Governance
    3. Inter Disciplinary – Any one from GE baskets B or E
    4. Ability Enhancement – Modern Indian Languages and Literature
    5. Skill Enhancement – – IT Skills
    6. Common Value added Course – Critical Thinking / NSS / Mental Health/ Environmental
    1. Major – Broadcast MediaTV & Radio, Broadcast Media- TV & Radio I Practical, Integrated Marketing Communication – I
    2. Minor – Principles of Marketing/Business & Sustainability
    3. Inter Disciplinary – Any one from GE baskets C or F
    4. Ability Enhancement – The Constitution, Human Rights and Law
    5. Skill Enhancement – Understanding basics of Cyber Security
    1. Major – Film Theory & Practice I, Film Theory & Practice I Practical, Still Photography & Videography II, Still Photography & Videography II Practical, Writing Across Media
    2. Minor – Human resource management/Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Sales and distribution management/E-Commerce
    3. Ability Enhancement – Society Culture and Human Behavior
    1. Major – Print & New Media, Print & New Media Practical, Film Theory & Practice II, Film Theory & Practice II Practical
    2. Minor – Financial management, Entrepreneurship
    3. Skill Enhancement – – Internship
    1. Major – Broadcast Media: Television & Radio II, Broadcast Media: Television & Radio II Practical, Integrated Marketing Communication II, Integrated Marketing Communication II Practical, Media Laws & Ethics
    2. Minor – Customer relationship management, Career planning and management/Managing workplace diversity
    1. Major – Students need to choose one specialization from the given 5 options. On the chosen specialization students will continue in 7 & 8 semester and will do Project Papers.
    2. (Specialization Options:
      • A. Journalism Across Media
      • B. Audio-Visual Production: TV, Radio & New Media
      • C. Film Making
      • D. Integrated Marketing Communication
      • E. PhotographyCommunication Research & Methodology, Media Research & Analytics, A/B/C/D/E: Specialization Project I, A/B/C/D/E: Specialization Project II
    1. Major – Students need to do projects on the same specialization chosen in
      the 7th semester.Advance Specialization Project I, Advance Specialization Project IV
    2. Skill Enhancement – Research project, Capstone Project/Industry, Project/Internship (applicable for students opting for Honours without Research Track)

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Faculty

Mr. Soumya Suvra Das

Mr. Soumya Suvra Das

Head of the Department, Associate Professor in the Media Department with experience of 17 years

Ms. Aishwarya Chatterjee

Ms. Aishwarya Chatterjee

Faculty in the Media Department with experience of 17 years

Mr. Annesh Bilas Thakur

Mr. Annesh Bilas Thakur

Faculty in the Media Department with experience of 10 years

Ms. Maariyah Siddique

Ms. Maariyah Siddique

Associate Professor in the Media Department with experience of 8 years

Mr. Ankan Roy

Mr. Ankan Roy

Faculty in the Media Department with experience of 6 years

Ms. Aradhana Das

Ms. Aradhana Das

Faculty in the Media Department with experience of 5 years

Mr. Mrityunjoy Saha

Mr. Mrityunjoy Saha

Faculty in the Media Department with experience of 5 years

Ms. Sinjini Ghosh

Ms. Sinjini Ghosh

Faculty in the Media Science Department with experience of 8+ years

Mr. Shubham Paul

Mr. Shubham Paul

Faculty in the Media Science Department with experience of 8 years

An Exclusive Exposure To The Knowledge Of Filmmaking

iLEAD is the first media and film institute to produce commercial movies by itself and have its own production vertical, iLEAD Films. iLEAD Films has produced Hindi commercial movie ‘Before You Die’ with 40 media and film students as key crew members. This has allowed them to learn various aspects of filmmaking on the shooting floor ranging from production, scripting, editing, cinematography, costume designing and more. With more such upcoming films to be produced under the banner of iLEAD Films, we aim to provide students with an exclusive exposure to the knowledge of filmmaking.

Students and crew at the shooting of iLEAD Films’ Before You Die movie

Script reading session with director and crew of Before You Die by iLEAD Films

Shooting of grand Durga Puja sequence for iLEAD Films’ Before You Die

Course Fees

Fees Structure
Registration Amount
50,000
Semester 1
1,55,000 (Admission Fees & 1st Semester Fee)
Semester 2
1,55,000
Semester 3
60,000
Semester 4
60,000
Semester 5
60,000
Semester 6
60,000
Semester 7
60,000
Semester 8
60,000
Grand Total
7,20,000

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Management Trainee at Oppo Mobiles

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Content Writer Intern at Anonymous Digital

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Digital Marketing Intern at Brandistry

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Works at Accenture

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Film Director

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Senior Content Executive at Fever Fm

Draupnir Capital Incubation Centre at iLEAD

iLEAD has partnered with Draupnir Capital, a premier private equity advisory firm dedicated to empowering young startups, to launch the Draupnir Capital Incubation Centre at iLEAD.

Draupnir Capital Incubation Centre at iLEAD is exclusively focused on our very own iLEAD students, graduates, and alumni, ensuring they receive unparalleled support – be it resources, capital, intellectual property, or administrative guidance.

We’ve also joined forces with the State Bank of India, amplifying the support network for our budding visionaries. This strategic alliance among iLEAD, Draupnir Capital and the State Bank of India promises a transformative impact on the entrepreneurial landscape.

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Director

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Graphics Designer

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Executive Producer

Executive Producer

Social Media Manager and more

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does media science cover as a discipline?

B.Sc in Media Science is a comprehensive degree program that covers all the practical aspects of any type of media production.
The course is upgraded as per industry standards and equips students with the latest technology and knowledge.
Be it using a software or editing, producing or just writing content on any platform of digital media, print media or electronic media, this course will make you skilled in every sphere of media.

2. How is iLEAD’s media science course in Kolkata different from any journalism and mass communication course?

Our media science course in Kolkata is far more industry oriented than any other journalism and mass communication course in Kolkata. It provides hands on training and practical experience to the students.

3. Why should one take up B.Sc in Media Science in Kolkata at iLEAD?

iLEAD is recognised as the 4th Best Media School in India. Our own production vertical  produces documentaries and films with commercial and historical importance. Students are provided hands on training and exposure on the shooting floor of any project under iLEAD Films and iLEAD Studio. Students can also avail great opportunities for internships, placements and earn while you learn programs from iLEAD. 100 hours of exclusive job oriented practical training in the industry, one foreign language and personality development programs are also provided to students at free of cost.

4. Is the media science course in Kolkata offered by iLEAD affiliated to any university?

iLEAD’s course of B.Sc in Media Science in Kolkata is affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology.

5. What is the duration of the program?

It’s a 4 year degree program with 8 semesters.

6. What is the eligibility to enroll in the program?

Minimum 50% marks or above in Higher Secondary or equivalent examination (CBSE, ISC, A Levels or any other equivalent Board examination) with English as a compulsory subject are preferred.

Students will have to appear for GD and PI at iLEAD. However, they will get admission on clearance of the CET Examination only. Also, all the Academic Credentials of the students need to be approved by the University.

7. What are the career opportunities after completing the course?

Once you complete the course, you can choose your career as per your interest. You can become a journalist/ PR professional/ content specialist/advertising professional/marketing professional/graphics designer/photographer/editor/social media manager/ screenplay writer/director/cinematographer and more.

8. Are scholarships available for the program?

Yes. Merit Based Scholarships are available. Students need to contact the college to know more. Call 9163122222 for details.

9. Are there any Education Loan Facilities available?

Yes. We have partnership with SBI & HDFC Bank for loan

10. What is the admission procedure?

Candidates are to apply directly on college website (www.ilead.net.in) by online process for admission or visit the college premise. Call 9163122222 for details.

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