Bachelors of Studies in Media & Communication Studies - Theater, Film & Television
The BS Media & Communication Studies (Theatre, Film & Television) program is designed to develop creative storytellers, visual communicators, performers, and media production professionals.
Programme overview
Degree programme: BS Media & Communication Studies · Faculty: Liberal Arts & Humanities · Department: Media Art & Design · Duration: 4 years (8 semesters) · Eligibility: 12 years of education.
The BS Media & Communication Studies (Theatre, Film & Television) program is designed to develop creative storytellers, visual communicators, performers, and media production professionals capable of thriving in the contemporary entertainment and media industries. The program combines academic study with intensive practical training in theatre, filmmaking, television production, screenwriting, directing, acting, cinematography, editing, sound design, and digital content creation.
Students gain hands on experience through studio productions, short films, documentaries, television programs, stage performances, and collaborative creative projects. The curriculum integrates emerging technologies, digital storytelling techniques, and industry practices, enabling graduates to create compelling content for traditional media, streaming platforms, and the evolving digital entertainment landscape.
Curriculum
Course breakdown: General Education (34 credit hours, 15 courses) · Core Courses (84 credit hours, 28 courses) · Interdisciplinary courses (12 credit hours, 4 courses) · Internship (3 credit hours) · Capstone (3 credit hours) · Total: 136 credit hours across 49 courses.
Semester 1
- Intro to Media & Communication Studies (MJ)
- Drawing Perspectives (MJ)
- Digital Photography (MJ)
- Quantitative Reasoning-I (GE)
- Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (GE)
- Functional English (GE)
Semester 2
- Introduction to Advertising & Public Relations (MJ)
- Fundamentals of Design (MJ)
- Quantitative Reasoning-II (GE)
- Psychology (GE)
- Expository Writing (GE)
- Global Sustainability (GE)
- Fahm ul Quran-I / Ethics for Non-Muslims (GE)
Semester 3
- Graphics Design (MJ)
- Professional Communication (ID)
- Philosophy & Critical Thinking (ID)
- Foreign Language (GE)
- Religious Education / Ethics for non-Muslim students (GE)
- Pakistan Studies (GE)
- Fahm ul Quran-II / Ethics for Non-Muslims (GE)
Semester 4
- Development Support Communication (MJ)
- Motion Graphics (MJ)
- Camera & Lighting Techniques (MJ)
- Media and Communication Theories (MJ)
- Civics and Community Engagement (GE)
- Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan (GE)
- Entrepreneurship (GE)
Semester 5
- Storyboarding & Idea Development (MJ)
- Content Writing for Media & Digital Platforms (MJ)
- Video Editing & Color Grading (MJ)
- Media Ethics & Laws in Pakistan (Cyber Laws & Ethics) (MJ)
- AI & Data Analytics in Media (ID)
- Classical Drama (ID)
Semester 6
- Digital Compositing (MJ)
- Sound Designing (MJ)
- Advanced Production Techniques (MJ)
- Internship
- History of Film & Cinema
- Film & Theatre Acting
Semester 7
- Documentary Production (MJ)
- Generative AI (MJ)
- Script Writing & Screenplay
- Cinematography
- Direction
- Research Methodology (MJ)
Semester 8
- Media Enterprise Management
- Production Design
- OTT Production
- Capstone Project
Admission & eligibility
Intermediate or equivalent (12 Years of Education)
Career opportunities
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