Difference between mass communication and journalism:

 

Imagine a world without pictures, billboards, hoardings, news, social media, advertisements, movies, dramas, books, and everything that is connected to mass media or mass communication or journalism in some way. Isn't it feels like a situation of drought, like a nightmare? 

Without any realization see how important it became for us. But what is what? Are these two terms Mass Communication and Journalism the same? Is there any big difference between these two? So the answer is YES. Yes, they are different and perform different duties for society. Let's know the difference between mass communication and journalism. 

• Basis

Mass communication

As the name suggests mass communication means communicating with the masses at once with some medium. Be it television, radio, newspaper, news, magazines, social media, movies, dramas, advertisement, if any of this medium is used to communicate with the masses directly or indirectly than it is simply mass communication.  

Journalism

The very first thing one should know about journalism is that it is an occupation and any person involved in this occupation is known as a journalist. A reporter is a journalist, a news anchor is a journalist, an editor is a journalist, photojournalist. 

Journalism is the process of collecting information on events and making it precise and presentable among audiences and masses. There are different types and forms of journalism. 

2. Forms and Types

Mass Communication

There are different forms in which communication can be done with masses. These are advertising, journalism, public relations, social media, audio media, convergence, film and television, photography, and E-books. 

Note: Journalism is a form of mass communication.    

 

Journalism

Journalism is called the fourth pillar of the constitution after the legislature, executive, and judiciary. The different forms of journalism are Advocacy journalism, Access journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Citizen journalism, Data journalism, Drone journalism, Gonzo journalism, Interactive Journalism, Investigative journalism, Photojournalism, Sensor journalism, Tabloid journalism, Yellow journalism (or sensationalism)

3. Courses and Career options

Mass Communication

Different courses and career opportunities available in mass communication are BJMC- Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication, B.A (Mass Communication)- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, BMC- Bachelor in Mass Communication, B.A (Journalism)- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, BSMC- Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication, BJ- Bachelor in Journalism, BMMMC- Bachelor of Multimedia & Mass Communication. 

And different career opportunities are Film Making, Photography, Public Relations, Content Writing and Development, Advertisement and Branding, Event Management, Journalism, Creative Direction, Sound Mixing and Recording, Video Editing, Wedding Planning, Radio Jockey, Video Jockey, Disc Jockey and a plethora of opportunities. 

 

Journalism

Courses in Journalism are same as of Mass Communication and these are BJMC- Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication, B.A (Mass Communication)- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, BMC- Bachelor in Mass Communication, B.A (Journalism)- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, BSMC- Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication, BJ- Bachelor in Journalism, BMMMC- Bachelor of Multimedia & Mass Communication. 

Career options in Journalism are TV News Reporter, Correspondent/Special Reporter, Newspaper Reporter-News Editor, Feature Writer, Leader Writer, Proofreader, Editor, Columnist, Content Developer, Critic, Photojournalist, Translator, Cartoonist, Researchers, Broadcast Reporters, Presenters, Digital Media Journalist, Camera Manager, Creative Designer, Researcher, Producer, Set Manager

4. Colleges 

Mass Communication

Colleges for mass communication. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad, Whistling Woods International, Wilson College, Mumbai University, P College for Women, Delhi University, Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune, Hinduja College, Mumbai University, Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, Pune, Jai Hind College, Mumbai University, K.J Somaiya College, Mumbai University, Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Multiple Locations, Xavier’s College, Mumbai, Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal

  

Journalism

Colleges for journalism. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, Pune, Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bangalore, Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Multiple, Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi, Christ University, Bangalore, Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University, Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi University, Madras Christian College, Chennai, Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, Kamala Nehru College, Delhi University, Mithibai College, Mumbai University, Times School of Journalism, New Delhi, K.J Somaiya College, Mumbai University

So, these are the major differences between mass communication and journalism to be understood and choose the best career option. 

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