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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The digital media industry in India has grown by over 38% in the last five years. India is the second country globally with the largest number of internet users, more than 600 million. However, more than half of the Indian population does not have access to the internet. The Digital Media online programme addresses the aspects of digital inequality and representation in media.
During the MJM028: Digital Media online course by Swayam, candidates will explore topics such as the emerging trends in communication, the aspect of access to digital media, social media in the Indian milieu, the internet as a tool for social empowerment, and much more. This programme will run for 16 weeks, and candidates can earn four credits by completing the course.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) provides this training on Swayam. The Digital Media online course will help candidates analyse the role of the internet and social media in India. Dr K S Arun Selvan from IGNOU teaches this programme via online mode.
The Highlights
- Four course credits offered
- Online mode of learning
- Course by IGNOU
- UG/PG level of learning
- Experienced instructor
- 16 weeks length
- Books and references
- Multidisciplinary programme
Programme Offerings
- Course by IGNOU
- UG/PG level
- Multidisciplinary category
- 16 weeks duration
- online learning
- Course credits
- Expert Faculty
- Upcoming course
Courses and Certificate Fees
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What you will learn
After completing the course on MJM028: Digital Media classes, candidates will be able to discuss the following:
- The applications of social media
- Social media in the Indian context
- The relationship between Digital media and society
- Tracing the internet experiences in the Indian context
- Emerging trends
Admission Details
- Candidates can join the Digital Media training by visiting the link given ahead: https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou21_ge01/preview.
- Click on the “Join” option given on the web page.
- Next, log in by entering your username and password. Otherwise, you can log in by lining your Microsoft, Google or Facebook account.
- To create a new account, click on the “sign up now” option and give your username, email ID and password.
- You will receive a verification code. Enter this code, and your registration is complete.
Application Details
The Digital Media live course by IGNOU does not require candidates to submit an application form. They can directly gain access to the course contents by registering on Swayam. For this, they need to give their username, email ID and password.
The Syllabus
- Week 1: Internet as a Medium
- Week 2: Digital Media & Society
- Week 3: Issues of Access and Participation
- Week 4: Policy Frameworks and Regulations
- Week 5: Spectrum of Social Media
- Week 6: Online News Sharing
- Week 7: Social Media Audience
- Week 8: Applications of Social Media
- Week 9: Internet and Marginalised Sections
- Week10: Participatory Online Media
- Week 11: Online Activism
- Week 12: Democracy and Digital Media
- Week 13: ICT for Education
- Week 14: Health and ICT
- Week 15: E-governance
- Week 16: Entrepreneurship and Digital Media
Instructors
IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has created the Digital Media online course.
This programme has four objectives. These include: describing the digital media characteristics and identifying emerging trends in communication, social media ramifications in India, the role of digital applications in developmental sectors, and examining the part of the internet as a tool for social empowerment.
The course instructor will refer to only one text in the course, namely, IGNOU Self Learning Materials of MAJMC Course - MJM028.
Four credits of the UG/PG level are up for grabs in this course.
Dr K S Arun Selvn, Associate Professor at the School of Journalism and New Media Studies, IGNOU, will teach this programme online. He has 13 years of teaching experience and was a part of the BBC World Service as a mentor and trainer.