NCERT Class 12 Syllabus for Media Studies

Class XII

Media Studies II

Course Rationale

I hear and I forget. I see and I believe. I do and I understand." The objective of the
course Media Studies II is to make students understand media by getting involved in
production process especially with electronic media-Radio and TV and new Media.
Producing media messages is a key to understand media. It not only helps students to
understand media but also foster creativity among them and also provide them an
opportunity to express their feelings and knowledge. This course will sharpen students’
critical thinking, analytical skills, group work skills, and ability to communicate ideas.
During this course students will be given opportunity to conceive, plan, execute, and
present media messages. During this course students will be introduced to the essential
tools used in the collection, processing, construction, and presentation of material in aural
and visual media. The main idea is to make students understand that all media messages
are constructed and its only by stepping into the shoes of a writer, photographer, film or
video-maker, students will be empowered to express opinions, explore issues, and gain
insight into how media messages are produced..

Learning Objectives

1. To develop creative skills through encouraging the production of media messages.

2. To encourage students to express their feelings and thoughts through media
messages they produce.

3. To develop skills to deconstruct media messages by making them understand the
constructed nature of media.
4. To enable students to identify various job possibilities in media.

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