Faculty of Mass Communication
The Faculty of Mass Communication is established to meet the growing need of the
Egyptian and Arab media for qualified journalists and communicators. Globalization
and the rapid growth of communication technology require distinguished types of
skilled communicators that can adapt to the global changes. The Faculty has initiated
a new and updated program of accumulated skills to educate and train candidates
for significant careers.
Mass communication students acquire general knowledge in various humanities and
social sciences to support their mass communication specialization. The students
can choose from a variety of faculty and department courses according to their preferences
as principles of design, music, political science, applied arts, ancient and modern
history, sociology, etc.
The faculty of mass communication is oriented towards skill building: skills in
Multimedia, on-line communication, graphic design, research, translation and TV
directing.
Academic Program
The Mass Communication program offers a four-year course leading to a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Mass Communication. The student must complete a total of 45 courses
(138 credit hours) for graduation. Passing a typing exam (20W/minute) within the
first year is a must for declaring a major in mass communication.
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Objectives
The unique characteristics of the new mass communication curriculum allow the faculty
to prepare its graduates for the challenges of the new millennium. Through the untraditional
three majors, students become qualified to produce specialized communication
programs using the latest technology.
The major of Print and Electronic Journalism qualifies the student to become a specialized
journalist capable of preparing and producing news programs effectively for the
different media: newspapers, magazines, websites, radio and television. The
student learns the latest print and electronic graphic designs and layouts in the
Mac lab.
The major of Radio and Television aims at building the students skills to produce
radio and television programs, promos and films. Throughout the different
production classes, the student will learn how to use the camera and produce programs
according to the latest technology using our new digital studio.
The major of Integrated Marketing Communication has incorporated all the tools needed
for producing effective promotion campaigns.
The student masters print, online and television production of advertisements as
well as managing public relations campaigns. In the Mac lab and the digital studio,
the student learns the basic software needed for producing print and electronic
promotional material.
Innovations
You will be a special graduate who masters the latest technologies in the field
of communication like multimedia, graphic design and web design tools and techniques,
in addition to digital production and editing.
Educational Facilities
Photography Lab
Broadcast Studios
Print Media Lab
Audio Visual Hall
News room
Video room
Research center
TV Production Studio
Multi-Media Lab
Your Future Career
Mass Communication department qualifies you to work in Egyptian, Arab and foreign
print and electronic media. You can work efficiently and successfully in various
fields of marketing, advertising and public relations.
Accreditation
By the decree No. 117 of the Ministry of Higher Education on 19/12/1999, the faculty
was accredited to grant the Bachelor of Mass Communication. The areas of specialization
are: Journalism, Radio & Television, Public Relations and Advertising.