MEDIA SCIENCES
MEDIA SCIENCES
In the 21st century, media in their myriad forms, print, TV, radio, film,
video, digital, virtual, and mobile have increasingly saturated all aspects of
contemporary life. This proliferation of media presents vast opportunities
and poses immense challenges. Our degree programs in Media Sciences
are designed to help undergraduate and graduate students participate
productively, both as practitioners and scholars, in this exciting and
challenging environment.
Broadly defined, the Media Sciences constitute a field of study that
encompasses the history, theory, production, content, and public effects
of a variety of media including, but not limited to journalism, advertising,
photography, radio, film, video, television, design, the Internet, digital
technologies, and the performing arts. We recognize that studying media
requires interdisciplinary thinking. Therefore, by bridging of theory and
practice and using an interdisciplinary approach we give our students the
skills, knowledge, and flexibility that the increasingly competitive
international and national markets demand.
The Department of Media
Sciences at SZABIST offers
following undergraduate and
graduate degree programs:
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Media Science
with majors in
Film & Television Production
Advertising Strategy & Design
Journalism
Graduate
MS Media Studies
Master of Advertising
Bachelor of Media Science
FIRST YEAR
FALL SEMESTER
English for General Purposes
Drawing and Perspective
Intro to Media Industries
Civilization Studies-I
Islamiat & Pak Studies
Art of Music
SPRING SEMESTER
Culture, Media, and Society
Photography
Play Analysis
Civilization Studies-II
Production Practices-I
English for Academic Purposes
Admission Requirements
SECOND YEAR
FALL SEMESTER
Basic Design
Introduction to Sound
History and Aesthetics of Film
Media Research
Idea Development
Theater Project
SPRING SEMESTER
Topics in Asian Literature
History of Commercial Art
Audiovisual Editing
Design Practices-I
Production Practices-II
Principles of Journalism
THIRD YEAR
FALL SEMESTER
Creative Writing
Media Psychology
Animation & Motion Graphics
Design Practices-II
Radio Channel Project-I
Producing Short Narratives
SPRING SEMESTER
Media Laws and Ethics
Major-I
Major-II
Major-III
Major-IV
Elective-I
The Department of Media Sciences at SZABIST offers a comprehensive 4-year Bachelor
of Media Science degree with majors in Film and Television Production, Advertising
Strategy & Design, and Journalism. To earn an undergraduate degree, students must
enroll in and successfully complete a total of 135 credit hours, which includes 43
courses, a 6-credit thesis, and an internship. Forty-three courses include: 33 core
courses, 7 major requirements in Film and Television Production, or Advertising
Strategy & Design, or Journalism, and 3 open electives. All students must complete
their degree within 7 years.
For admission to the Bachelor of Media Science Program, the candidate must have
completed A-Level (minimum 3-passes)/12th Grade/Intermediate with minimum 50%
marks (including first year with no supplementary) or equivalent from a recognized
institution.
Fee Structure:
Application Processing Fee
Rs. 1,500 (Pakistani nationals)/$45 (Foreign nationals)
Admission Fee
Rs. 20,000 (Pakistani nationals)/$500 (Foreign nationals)
Security Deposit (refundable)
Rs. 5,000 (Pakistani nationals)/$165 (Foreign nationals)
Student Activity Charges
Rs. 500 per semester for Pakistani nationals
US$ 15 per semester for foreign nationals
Tuition Fee
Rs. 20,100 per course for Pakistani nationals
US$ 465 per course for Foreign nationals
(full load of six courses per semester)
(SZABIST reserves the right to revise fees or withdraw scholarships without prior notice)
Scholarships
SZABIST Need-Based Scholarships.
SZABIST Merit-Based Scholarships.
Internship
The Department of Media Sciences requires all students to complete a six-week
internship at a media organization of their choice by the end of their third year. Upon
completion of the internship, students must submit a comprehensive summary of
what they learned duiring their internship. Students are also required to work within
the department to organize department’s annual media festival in the third year of
their degree.
FOURTH YEAR
FALL SEMESTER
State & Nation Building in Pak
Major-V
Major-VI
Major-VII
Elective-II
SPRING SEMESTER
Theories of Visual Culture
Thesis-I
Elective-III
SUMMER SEMESTER
Thesis-II
Majors & Electives in Bachelor of Media Science
Film & Television Production
Basic Lighting
Directing-I
Screenwriting
Cinematography
Production Design
Documentary Vision
Production Practices-III
Advertising Strategy & Design
Integrated Marketing Communication
Advertising Design and Concept
Brand Identity Management
Interaction Design
Media Planning
New Media Advertising
Copywriting
Journalism
Feature Writing-I
Editing, Subediting, and Design
TV Journalism
Reporting the News
Introduction to Photojournalism
Investigative Journalism and
Crisis Reporting
Multimedia Journalism
Open Electives
Typography
Directing for Actors
Illustration
Advanced Studio Project-I
The International Newsroom
Audio Podcasting
Topics in Film and Television
Game Design
MS Media Studies
FIRST YEAR
FALL SEMESTER
Media and Contemporary Culture
Media Evolution and Innovation
Research Methodology
Admission Requirements
SPRING SEMESTER
Theories of Visual Culture
Media and Post-Colonialism
Communication for Social Change
The Department of Media Sciences at SZABIST offers a 2-year evening MS degree program in Media
Studies designed to prepare students for scholarly research and teaching roles. To be awarded an MS in
Media Studies, students need to complete a total of 30 credit hours, which includes 8 courses and 6
credits of research or thesis. All students must complete their degree within five years.
For admission in MS Media Studies, candidates must possess a 4-year undergraduate degree or 16
years of equivalent relevant education (Social Sciences, Humanities, or Media) with minimum 55%
marks/CGPA 2.5 from a university recognized by HEC. Candidates are also required to pass GAT
General with minimum 50% score.
Fee Structure:
Application Processing Fee
:
Rs. 1,500 (Pakistani nationals)/$45 (Foreign nationals)
Admission Fee
:
Rs. 20,000 (Pakistani nationals)/$500 (Foreign nationals)
Security Deposit (refundable)
:
Rs. 5,000 (Pakistani nationals)/$165 (Foreign nationals)
Student Activity Charges
:
Rs. 500 per semester for Pakistani nationals
US$ 15 per semester for foreign nationals
Tuition Fee
:
Rs. 20,850 per course for Pakistani nationals
US$ 495 per course for Foreign nationals
(full load of six courses per semester)
(SZABIST reserves the right to revise fees or withdraw scholarships without prior notice)
Scholarships
Financial Assistance in the form of Teaching/Research Associate ship is applicable for students of
Masters or Graduate level Programs of Media Sciences.
SECOND YEAR
FALL SEMESTER
Elective-I
Elective-II
Thesis-I
SPRING SEMESTER
Thesis-II
ELECTIVES
Media, Politics, and Governance
Issues in International Media
Theories of Communication Design
Theories of Film and Television
Urban Geographies and Visual Cultures
Media, Art, and Technology
Master of Advertising
The Department of Media Sciences at SZABIST offers an evening Master’s degree program in
Advertising providing students a comprehensive training through courses that prepares them to engage
in various career options in the advertising industry. To be awarded a Master of Advertising degree,
students need to complete a total of 36 credit hours, which includes 10 courses and a 6-credit research
project. All students must complete their degree within 5 years.
FIRST YEAR
FALL SEMESTER
Media Evolution and Innovation
Integrated Marketing Communications
Idea Development
Advertising & Marketing Research
Admission Requirements
Students with a 4-year undergraduate degree or 16 years of equivalent education with minimum 55%
marks/CGPA 2.5 from a university recognized by the HEC are eligible to apply.
Fee Structure:
Application Processing Fee
Rs. 1,500 (Pakistani nationals)/$45 (Foreign nationals)
Admission Fee
Rs. 20,000 (Pakistani nationals)/$500 (Foreign nationals)
Security Deposit (refundable)
Rs. 5,000 (Pakistani nationals)/$165 (Foreign nationals)
Student Activity Charges
Rs. 500 per semester for Pakistani nationals
US$ 15 per semester for foreign nationals
Tuition Fee
Rs. 20,850 per course for Pakistani nationals
US$ 495 per course for Foreign nationals
(full load of six courses per semester)
(SZABIST reserves the right to revise fees or withdraw scholarships without prior notice)
Scholarships
Financial Assistance in the form of Teaching/Research Associate ship is applicable for students of
Masters or Graduate level Programs of Media Sciences.
SPRING SEMESTER
Media and Contemporary Culture
Brand Management
Copywriting and Advertising Conceptualization
New Media Advertising
SUMMER SEMESTER
Digital Media Content
SECOND YEAR
FALL SEMESTER
Research Project
Faculty
Permanent Faculty
Shehram Mokhtar
Head of Media Sciences
Salman Abedin
Baber Naeem Sheikh
Shariq Chhapra
Maria Kamal
Ahmed Ansari
Fahad Faruqui
Saqlain Zaidi
Irfan Kheiri
Zeeshan Haider
MS (Film/Television Production), Boston University
MA (Communication and Society), University of Oregon
Assistant Professor
BDes, Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture
Assistant Professor
MA (Journalism), Boston University
Assistant Professor
MS (Journalism), Columbia University
Lecturer
BS (NU-FAST)
Master of Advertising Coordinator
MBA (Advertising & Marketing), IBA
Assistant Professor
BDes, University of Connecticut
Assistant Professor
MDes (Interaction Design), Carnegie Mellon University
Assistant Professor
MA (General History), University of Karachi
Research/Teaching Associate
Diploma in Theatre Arts, NAPA
Visiting Faculty
Najaf Bilgrami
Shahana Rajani
Umair Jangda
Kashif Muhammad Naseem
Vivian Jonathan Xavier
Asad Faruqi
Hamad Khan
Soofia Ishaq
Qazi Fazli Azeem
Yaminay Nasir Chaudhry
MA (Film)
London Film School UK
MFA (Photography)
Academy of Art University, San Francisco
MFA (Film)
Florida State University
MA (cinematography)
Screen Academy Scotland, Edinburgh Scotland
MFA, Massachusetts College of Arts & Design, Boston
MA Art History & Curatorial Studies
University of British Columbia
MBA, Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
BMedia Science,
SZABIST
BA in Eco & English
Bowdoin College, USA
MFA (Combined Media Studio Art)
State University of New York
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Log on to : http://admissions.szabist.edu.pk.
Online applications can also be filled at
SZABIST campus.
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST)
F-154, Clifton, Block-5, Karachi, Pakistan. UAN: 111-922-478,
Tel: 021-358 23433 (Ext:147-148-104). Fax: 021-358 21537. www.szabist.edu.pk
DEADLINES
Last date to apply
Online Admission Test
Interviews
Classes Begin
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June 6, 2015
June 11 - 17, 2015
June 24 - July 1, 2015
August 3, 2015