Programme Media
Programme Media
Learning Objectives
● To learn about various types of programme media and their effective use in field work
Learning outcomes
At the end of the semester the students will be able to
● Demonstrate the skills essential for using programme media in the field work
SYLLABUS
Subtopics:
Programme media: Concept, characteristics, purpose and significance
Communication in programme media
Role of programme media: propaganda and public opinion
Subtopics:
Handmade creations: Collage, poster making, wall paintings
Creative writings: short story writing, slogans writing and preparing brochures,
hand-outs & pamphlets, FAQs
IEC materials: Flip chart, flash cards, flyers, leaflets, banners, hoardings and
standee
Subtopics:
Tools preparation: Puppet shows & folk songs,
Performing arts: street plays, drama & theatre &, mime, skit and role plays
Significance of digital media: TV, community radio broadcast and various
social media platforms
Essential readings
● Cortright, R. & Hinds, G. (1959). Creative Discussion. New York: The Macmillian Company.
● Dev, M. P. (2009). Creative Writing: A Beginner’s Manual. New Delhi: Pearson Longman.
● Mathur, D. (2003). AASHAA, Short Stories by Indian Women, Odyssey II. London: Indian
Bookshelf and New Delhi: Star Publishing.
● Menon, M. & Gandhi, V.P. (1997.) Media and Communications - Vol. I. (New Information Order).
New Delhi: Kanishka Publishers/Distributors.
Suggested readings
● National School of Drama. (2006). Nukkad Natak Rachnaaur Prastuti. Delhi: NSD.
ASSESSMENT
The students are required to prepare project work/assignments/case studies/ presentations/reports. The social
work students will fulfil requirements of project work etc based on 2 hours spent weekly in field work in a
social welfare organisation and/or skill labs. The student from course other than social work will fulfil
requirement of project work etc through workshops/skill labs/guided field visits. It is compulsory to maintain at
least 80% attendance for field work based project work.