University of Madras - Syllabus of Bachelor of Science (BSc) Interior Design and Decor - Semester I - Paper-I - Computer Science-I
UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
B.Sc. DEGREE COURSE IN INTERIOR DESIGN AND DECOR
SEMESTER SYSTEM WITH CREDITS
(Effective from the Academic Year 2003-2004)
SYLLABUS
Semester I - Paper-I - Computer Science-I
Number of Lecturer Hours/Week: 4
Theory: 3 hrs/week
Duration of Examination: 3
Examination Marks: 75
Credits: 4
Objective:
1. Awareness of certain media for students to function in any publishing house.
2. To provide theoretical understanding of various approaches to mass communication.
Theory:
1. Meaning of Mass Communication - Definition, types. Books, Newpapers, Film, Cinema, Radio and Television.
2. Characteristics of Malls Communication.
3. Mass Communication Process, audio-visual aids, Barriers in Communication.
4. Mass Media Production.
5. Themes of Media Theory and issues of Media Policy.
a) Social fragmentation vs : unification
b) Media as an object of social and cultural unification
c) Media freedom vs independence, media power, narrative and objective elements
6. Projection of Women in Media.
7. Media and Politics.