BS in Communication and Media Sciences
BS Communication & Media Sciences (BS-CMS) program is designed to prepare students for a career in media, visual communications, film & TV production, and journalism. In addition to technical hands-on exposure, students also learn about media evolution through an examination of issues such as ownership, control of the media, and the impact of new media technologies on society. The program links theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to perform effectively and successfully in the industry. Graduates from the BS-CMS degree can pursue several career lines such as creative head, RJ, music director, production associate, social media executive, special correspondent, graphic designer, dop, editor, visualizer, production manager, producer, marketing manager, scriptwriter, art director, etc.
To provide quality education in Media Sciences for engagement in and growth of the Media industry and create interdisciplinary leaders.
BS-CMS incorporates a blend of theoretical and practical education in Media Sciences that develop intellectual potential through modern collaborative pedagogy enabling wise, forward-looking critical thinkers and leaders to grow professionally.
The degree is subdivided into the following course categories: General Education, Foundation, Major, and Minor/Elective.
| Category | No. of Courses | Credit Hours |
| General Education | 11 | 33 |
| Foundation | 15 + 1 | 45 |
| Major | 14 | 42 |
| Minor/Elective | 4 | 12 |
General Education courses are required by HEC for all undergraduate degrees. BS‑CMS degree includes 11 such courses for a total of 33 credit hours.
- Design Fundamentals
- English
- Pakistan Studies
- Communication Studies
- Islamic Studies
- Media Writing
- Maths & Stats
- Philosophy
- Media Psychology
- Sociology
- Research Methods
Foundation courses are those that provide the students grounding in the world of media and include courses from the fields of art, design, marketing, and software. BS‑CMS degree includes 13 such courses for 39 credit hours + 1 non-credit hour Internship course.
- Art, Design & Film History
- Drawing & Perspective
- Multimedia Foundation
- Art of Music
- Digital Graphics
- Presentation Skills
- Digital Photography
- Concept & Content Development
- Camera & Lighting Techniques
- Digital Audio Video
- Digital Marketing Fundamentals
- Drama & Theatre
- Media Laws & Ethics
- Radio Programming & Production
- Internship (non-credit hour course)
Major courses are those that give the students an understanding of the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to make a successful career in their selected field. The courses have been conceptualized and developed with industry professionals and current practitioners. BS‑CMS degree includes 12 such courses for 36 credit hours, as well as a 2 course, 6 credit hour theses.
The requirements for the majors are different for the different specializations offered under BS-Communication & Media Sciences degree, namely Communication Design, Film & TV, and Journalism.
Communication Design specialization is for the students who want to study visual communication and graphic design. This major encompasses the following courses, along with 2 thesis courses.
- Digital Photography Post
- Design Thinking
- Art Direction
- Design Practice
- Editing & Grading
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Branding Design
- Media Planning
- Social Media Content Production
- UX/UI Development
- Packaging Design
- Visual Communication Challenges
- Thesis I – Communication Design
- Thesis II – Communication Design
Film & TV specialization is for the students who want to understand the process of making video content, be it small scale or large. It encompasses the entire production process from idea to execution to post-production to the final product. This major includes the following courses, along with 2 thesis courses.
- Film Design
- Script Writing
- Art Direction
- Direction
- Editing & Grading
- Life Drawing
- Audio Recording & Production
- Digital Compositing
- Production
- Storyboarding
- Documentary Writing & Production
- Sound Design
- Thesis I – Film & TV
- Thesis II – Film & TV
Journalism specialization is for the students who want to make a mark in the world of broadcast media, radio or news media. This major is comprised of the following courses, along with 2 thesis courses.
- Journalism Principles
- Media & Politics
- Digital Journalism
- Editing & Grading
- News & TV Production
- News Writing & Reporting
- Feature Writing
- Social Media Content Production
- Sub Editing
- Urdu News Writing
- Documentary Writing & Production
- Investigative Journalism
- Thesis I – Journalism
- Thesis II – Journalism
Minor/Elective
The degree has been structured in such a way that students can take advantage of minors in a degree that has been approved by HEC. BS-CMS degree has 4 courses that have been dedicated to doing a minor or taking electives. If a student passes all 4 courses from a single specialization, it will be considered as a minor. Students also have the option of taking courses from multiple specializations, in which case these 4 courses will be counted as electives.
- Minimum A-Levels 3 passes from a recognized institution with an equivalency certificate issued by Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (ibcc.edu.pk), OR
- Intermediate pass or equivalent with equivalency certificate issued by Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (ibcc.edu.pk)
- Merit will be decided upon basic admission criteria. However, the final list will be based on the evaluation of the ZCOMS entrance test scores and interviews.A
All courses except Internship are 3 credit hours each. Internship is a non-credit hour course.
Major in Communication Design
| No. | Course | Category |
| 1 | Design Fundamentals | General Education |
| 2 | Functional English | General Education |
| 3 | Islamic Studies (or Moral Ethics) | General Education |
| 4 | Art, Design & Film History | Foundation |
| 5 | Drawing & Perspective | Foundation |
| 6 | Multimedia Foundation | Foundation |
| Semester 2 | ||
| No. | Course | Category |
| 7 | Pakistan Studies | General Education |
| 8 | Sociology | General Education |
| 9 | Art of Music | Foundation |
| 10 | Digital Graphics | Foundation |
| 11 | Presentation Skills | Foundation |
| 12 | Digital Photography | Foundation |
| Semester 3 | ||
| No. | Course | Category |
| 13 | Communication Studies | General Education |
| 14 | Philosophy | General Education |
| 15 | Concept & Content Development | Foundation |
| 16 | Camera & Lighting Techniques | Foundation |
| 17 | Digital Audio Video | Foundation |
| 18 | Digital Marketing Fundamentals | Foundation |
| Semester 4 | ||
| No. | Course | Category |
| 19 | Maths & Stats | General Education |
| 20 | Media Psychology | General Education |
| 21 | Media Writing | General Education |
| 22 | Drama & Theatre | Foundation |
| 23 | Digital Photography Post | Major |
| 24 | Design Thinking | Major |
| Semester 5 | ||
| No. | Course | Scheme Category |
| 25 | Media Laws & Ethics | Foundation |
| 26 | Radio Programming & Production | Foundation |
| 27 | Art Direction | Major |
| 28 | Design Practice | Major |
| 29 | Editing & Grading | Major |
| 30 | Integrated Marketing Communications | Major |
| Semester 6 | ||
| No. | Course | Category |
| 31 | Research Methods | General Education |
| 32 | Branding Design | Major |
| 33 | Media Planning | Major |
| 34 | Social Media Content Production | Major |
| 35 | UX/UI Development | Major |
| 36 | Elective 1 | Minor / Elective |
| No. | Course | Category |
| – | Internship | Foundation |
| Semester 7 | ||
| No. | Course | Category |
| 37 | Entrepreneurship | Foundation |
| 38 | Packaging Design | Major |
| 39 | Visual Communication Challenges | Major |
| 40 | Thesis I – Communication Design | Major |
| 41 | Elective 2 | Minor / Elective |
| Semester 8 | ||
| No. | Course | Category |
| 42 | Thesis II – Communication Design | Major |
| 43 | Elective 3 | Minor / Elective |
| 44 | Elective 4 | Minor / Elective |
Major in Film & TV
Semester 1 | ||
| No. | Course | Category |
01 | Design Fundamentals | General Education |
| 02 | Functional English | General Education |
03 | Islamic Studies (or Moral Ethics) | General Education |
| 04 | Art, Design & Film History | Foundation |
05 | Drawing & Perspective | Foundation |
| 06 | Multimedia Foundation | Foundation |
Semester 2 | ||
| No. | Course | Category |
07 | Pakistan Studies | General Education |
| 08 | Sociology | General Education |
09 | Art of Music | Foundation |
| 10 | Digital Graphics | Foundation |
11 | Presentation Skills | Foundation |
| 12 | Digital Photography | Foundation |
Semester 3 | ||
| No. | Course | Category |
13 | Communication Studies | General Education |
| 14 | Philosophy | General Education |
15 | Concept & Content Development | Foundation |
| 16 | Camera & Lighting Techniques | Foundation |
17 | Digital Audio Video | Foundation |
| 18 | Digital Marketing Fundamentals | Foundation |
Semester 4 | ||
| No. | Course | Category |
19 | Maths & Stats | General Education |
| 20 | Media Psychology | General Education |
21 | Media Writing | General Education |
| 22 | Drama & Theatre | Foundation |
23 | Film Design | Major |
| 24 | Script Writing | Major |
| Semester 5 | ||
No. | Course | Category |
| 25 | Media Laws & Ethics | Foundation |
26 | Radio Programming & Production | Foundation |
| 27 | Art Direction | Major |
28 | Direction | Major |
| 29 | Editing & Grading | Major |
30 | Life Drawing | Major |
| Semester 6 | ||
| No. | Course | Category |
31 | Research Methods | General Education |
| 32 | Audio Recording & Production | Major |
33 | Digital Compositing | Major |
| 34 | Production | Major |
35 | Storyboarding | Major |
| 36 | Elective 1 | Minor / Elective |
No. | Course | Category |
| – | Internship | Foundation |
Semester 7 | ||
| No. | Course | Category |
37 | Entrepreneurship | Foundation |
| 38 | Documentary Writing & Production | Major |
39 | Sound Design | Major |
| 40 | Thesis I – Film & TV | Major |
41 | Elective 2 | Minor / Elective |
Semester 8 | ||
| No. | Course | Category |
42 | Thesis II – Film & TV | Major |
| 43 | Elective 3 | Minor / Elective |
44 | Elective 4 | Minor / Elective |
Major in Journalism
| Semester 1 | ||
No. | Course | Category |
| 01 | Design Fundamentals | General Education |
02 | Functional English | General Education |
03 | Islamic Studies (or Moral Ethics) | General Education |
| 04 | Art, Design & Film History | Foundation |
05 | Drawing & Perspective | Foundation |
06 | Multimedia Foundation | Foundation |
Semester 2 | ||
| No. | Course | Category |
07 | Pakistan Studies | General Education |
| 08 | Sociology | General Education |
09 | Art of Music | Foundation |
| 10 | Digital Graphics | Foundation |
11 | Presentation Skills | Foundation |
| 12 | Digital Photography | Foundation |
Semester 3 | ||
| No. | Course | Category |
13 | Communication Studies | General Education |
| 14 | Philosophy | General Education |
15 | Concept & Content Development | Foundation |
| 16 | Camera & Lighting Techniques | Foundation |
17 | Digital Audio Video | Foundation |
| 18 | Digital Marketing Fundamentals | Foundation |
Semester 4 | ||
| No. | Course | Category |
19 | Maths & Stats | General Education |
| 20 | Media Psychology | General Education |
21 | Media Writing | General Education |
| 22 | Drama & Theatre | Foundation |
23 | Journalism Principles | Major |
| 24 | Media & Politics | Major |
Semester 5 | ||
| No. | Course | Category |
25 | Media Laws & Ethics | Foundation |
| 26 | Radio Programming & Production | Foundation |
27 | Digital Journalism | Major |
| 28 | Editing & Grading | Major |
29 | News & TV Production | Major |
| 30 | News Writing & Reporting | Major |
| Semester 6 | ||
| No. | Course | Category |
| 31 | Research Methods | General Education |
| 32 | Feature Writing | Major |
| 33 | Social Media Content Production | Major |
| 34 | Sub Editing | Major |
| 35 | Urdu News Writing | Major |
| 36 | Elective 1 | Minor / Elective |
| No. | Course | Category |
| – | Internship | Foundation |
Semester 7 | ||
| No. | Course | Category |
37 | Entrepreneurship | Foundation |
| 38 | Documentary Writing & Production | Major |
39 | Investigative Journalism | Major |
| 40 | Thesis I – Journalism | Major |
41 | Elective 2 | Minor / Elective |
| Semester 8 | ||
No. | Course | Category |
| 42 | Thesis II – Journalism | Major |
43 | Elective 3 | Minor / Elective |
| 44 | Elective 4 | Minor / Elective |
Communication Design Minor/Electives
Any course (other than thesis) offered in Communication Design major can be selected as a minor/elective from any other specialization (provided the prerequisite requirement is met). If all 4 courses are selected from Communication Design major, then it will be considered as a minor in Communication Design.
Film & TV Minor/Electives
Any course (other than thesis) offered in Film & TV major can be selected as a minor/elective from any other specialization (provided the prerequisite requirement is met). If all 4 courses are selected from Film & TV major, then it will be considered as a minor in Film & TV.
Journalism Minor/Electives
Any course (other than thesis) offered in Journalism major can be selected as a minor/elective from any other specialization (provided the prerequisite requirement is met). If all 4 courses are selected from Journalism major, then it will be considered as a minor in Journalism.
Digital Media Marketing Minor/Electives
All courses are 3 credit hours each. These courses are also offered as electives.
- Marketing Management
- Digital Media Foundation
- E-Business Essentials
- Editing & Grading
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Web Development
- Database Principles
- Media Planning
- Social Media Content Production
- UX/UI Development
- Content Management Systems
- Business Intelligence
Social Media Content & Monetization Minor
All courses are 3 credit hours each. All 4 of the following courses must be completed in order to get a minor in Social Media Content & Monetization.
- Becoming a Social Media Personality
- Social Media Content Production
- Content Monetization
- Social Media as a Business
Digital Audio Production Minor
All courses are 3 credit hours each. All 4 of the following courses must be completed in order to get a minor in Digital Audio Production.
- Audio Production Environment
- Synthesis & Sound Design
- Mixing & Mastering
- Music Industry Dynamics
VFx Minor
All courses are 3 credit hours each. All 4 of the following courses must be completed in order to get a minor in Digital Audio Production.
- Animation Principles & Kinematics
- Particles & Effects
- Match Move & Motion Tracking
- Lighting, Reflection, & Post Processing Effects
Associate Degree in Media Sciences
Students have the option to exit the programme with an associate degree after completing 60 credit hours of the following listed courses with the title of Associate of Media Sciences.
Semester 1 |
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No. | Code | Course | Scheme Category |
01 | GED101 | Design Fundamentals | General Education |
02 | GED108 | Functional English | General Education |
03 | GED105 | Islamic Studies (or Moral Ethics) | General Education |
04 | MSG101 | Art, Design & Film History | Foundation |
05 | MSG109 | Drawing & Perspective | Major |
06 | MSG102 | Multimedia Foundation | Foundation |
Semester 2 |
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No. | Code | Course | Scheme Category |
07 | GED103 | Pakistan Studies | General Education |
08 | GED109 | Sociology | General Education |
09 | MSG106 | Art of Music | Foundation |
10 | MSG108 | Digital Graphics | Major |
11 | MSG103 | Presentation Skills | Foundation |
12 | MSG105 | Digital Photography | Foundation |
Semester 3 |
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No. | Code | Course | Scheme Category |
13 | GED201 | Communication Studies | General Education |
14 | GED210 | Philosophy | General Education |
15 | MSG203 | Concept & Content Development | Foundation |
16 | MSG206 | Camera & Lighting Techniques | Foundation |
17 | MSG202 | Digital Audio Video | Foundation |
18 | MSG204 | Digital Marketing Fundamentals | Foundation |
Semester 4 |
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No. | Code | Course | Scheme Category |
19 | GED202 | Media Writing | General Education |
20 | MSG201 | Drama & Theatre | Foundation |
Employer Category
- TV Channels
- Media Planning
- Production House
- Freelance
- Animation House
- Advertising Agency
- Production House
- Print Media
- Advertising & Marketing
- Advertising
- Media Planning, Advertising
- PR Agencies
- Media Buying House
- Event Management Companies
- Radio Stations
Student Designations After Graduation (BS-CMS)
- Creative Head
- RJ
- Music Director
- Head of Marketing Department
- Production Associate
- Brand Manager
- Social Media Executive
- Special Correspondent
- Graphic Designer
- DOP
- Editor
- Animator
- Visualizer
- Production Manager
- Producer
- Associate Producer
- Marketing Manager
- Program Manager
- Script Writer
- Art Director
- Show Director
ADMISSION TIMELINE
Application acceptance: July 1 to October 16, 2024
Entrance Test: October 19, 2024
Interview: October 24, 2024
Class commencement: January 01, 2025
ADMISSION FEES | PKR 10,000 |
| SECURITY DEPOSIT | PKR 10,000 |
ACTIVITY FEE | PKR 10,000 (Per Year) |
| 43 COURSES | Rs. 15,000/- per course & Rs.1000/- per exam |
THESIS 1 | Rs. 20,000/- Thesis 1 & Rs. 5000/- Thesis jury |
| THESIS 2 | Rs. 20,000/- Thesis 2 & Rs. 5000/- Thesis jury |
Note: Any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the liability of the students/parents/guardian.
The University reserves the right to increase the fees if required according to the recommendation of the Governing Body.
Advance fees are to be paid semester-wise. All dues need to be cleared within two weeks of the commencement of the academic year. A 2% surcharge per month will be levied on outstanding fees after the due date.
