We run a four-years degree program in Mass Communication (Television Journalism)
Applicants must write the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and attain an acceptable standard in the Use of English (compulsory) and three other subjects.
Direct Entry: Candidates should hold a Diploma in Mass Communication of the Department of Mass Communication, ABU, Zaria, Diploma in Journalism or Television Journalism, Television Production or Mass Communication from a recognized institution with a minimum of Merit Pass OR Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) of the Ahmadu Bello University in at least three (3) subjects obtained at not less than ‘C’ Level.
Courses List
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour | Level | Semester |
GENS101 | Nationalism | 1 | 100 | First |
GENS103 | English & Communication Skills | 2 | 100 | First |
TVJS103 | History of Nigerian Mass Media | 1 | 100 | First |
TVJS109 | African Communication System | 2 | 100 | First |
TVJS111 | Writing for the Mass Media | 2 | 100 | First |
TVJS115 | Word Processing | 2 | 100 | First |
TVJS117 | Introduction to Radio | 2 | 100 | First |
PDTS101 | Introduction to Sound | 2 | 100 | First |
PDTS103 | Fundamentals of Television Production | 2 | 100 | First |
PDTS105 | Introduction to Lighting | 2 | 100 | First |
GENS101 | Nationalism | 1 | 100 | First |
GENS103 | English & Communication Skills | 2 | 100 | First |
GENS102 | Environmental Health | 1 | 100 | Second |
GENS104 | History and Philosophy of Science | 1 | 100 | Second |
TVJS102 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 2 | 100 | Second |
TVJS104 | Introduction to Sociology | 2 | 100 | Second |
TVJS106 | Introduction to News Writing & Reporting | 2 | 100 | Second |
PDTS102 | Editing Techniques I | 2 | 100 | Second |
PDTS104 | Elements of Photography | 2 | 100 | Second |
PDTS106 | Principles of Costumes | 2 | 100 | Second |
PDTS108 | Basic Script Writing for Television | 2 | 100 | Second |
PDTS110 | Set Design & Construction | 2 | 100 | Second |
PDTS108 | Basic Script Writing for Television | 2 | 100 | Second |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour | Level | Semester |
PDTS201 | Introduction to Broadcasting | 2 | 200 | First |
PDTS205 | Television Production Workshop | 2 | 200 | First |
PDTS211 | Introduction to Film, Cinema & Literature | 2 | 200 | First |
TVJS203 | Theories of Mass Communication I | 2 | 200 | First |
TVJS205 | News Writing: Principles & Practice I | 2 | 200 | First |
TVJS207 | Principles of Public Relations | 2 | 200 | First |
TVJS209 | Fundamentals of Research | 2 | 200 | First |
TVJS211 | Commentary Writing and News Commentary | 2 | 200 | First |
TVJS213 | Specialized Reporting | 2 | 200 | First |
GENS201 | Moral Philosophy | 1 | 200 | First |
PDTS203 | Editing Techniques II | 2 | 200 | First |
PDTS207 | Fundamentals of Television Lighting | 1 | 200 | First |
TVJS204 | Theories of Mass Communication II | 2 | 200 | Second |
TVJS208 | Photojournalism | 2 | 200 | Second |
TVJS210 | English for Broadcasting | 2 | 200 | Second |
TVJS214 | Introduction to Advertising | 1 | 200 | Second |
TVJS216 | Social Psychology | 1 | 200 | Second |
TVJS218 | Feature Writing | 2 | 200 | Second |
TVJS220 | Editorial Writing | 2 | 200 | Second |
TVJS222 | Critical & Review Writing | 2 | 200 | Second |
TVJS224 | Principles of Broadcasting | 2 | 200 | Second |
GENS202 | Entrepreneurship & Innovation | 2 | 200 | Second |
PDTS202 | Intro to Television Programming | 2 | 200 | Second |
PDTS206 | Fundamentals of Publishing | 2 | 200 | Second |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour | Level | Semester |
TVJS301 | News Reporting: Principles and Practice | 2 | 300 | First |
TVJS303 | Media Law | 2 | 300 | First |
TVJS305 | Communication Research: Concepts & Design | 2 | 300 | First |
TVJS307 | Communication for Development | 2 | 300 | First |
TVJS309 | Television News Presentation | 2 | 300 | First |
PDTS305 | Camera Operations & Studio Management I | 2 | 300 | First |
PDTS317 | Television Theory & Aesthetics | 1 | 300 | First |
PDTS307 | Television Scripting for the Screen | 2 | 300 | First |
PDTS309 | Sound Production: Principles & Practice | 2 | 300 | First |
PDTS311 | Marketing Principles | 1 | 300 | First |
TVJS304 | News Programming (Current Affairs) | 2 | 300 | Second |
TVJS308 | Investigative Journalism | 2 | 300 | Second |
TVJS314 | Foreign Correspondence | 2 | 300 | Second |
TVJS316 | Science & Technology Reporting | 2 | 300 | Second |
TVJS318 | Issues in Nigerian Mass Communication/Media History | 2 | 300 | Second |
PDTS302 | Communication/Television & Society | 2 | 300 | Second |
PDTS310 | Workshop in Photography & Videography I | 2 | 300 | Second |
PDTS312 | Advertising Campaign Management | 2 | 300 | Second |
PDTS308 | Non-Linear Editing & Animation I | 2 | 300 | Second |
GENS302 | Business Creation & Growth | 2 | 300 | Second |
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hour | Level | Semester |
TVJS403 | Special Project: Critiquing Television News Network | 2 | 400 | First |
TVJS405 | International Communication | 2 | 400 | First |
TVJS407 | Industrial Attachment | 2 | 400 | First |
TVJS409 | Communication Research: Data Analysis | 2 | 400 | First |
TVJS411 | Online Journalism I | 1 | 400 | First |
TVJS413 | Media Ethics | 2 | 400 | First |
TVJS415 | News Production Workshop | 2 | 400 | First |
PDTS401 | Economic & Social Issues in Advertising & P.R. | 2 | 400 | First |
PDTS405 | Educational Broadcasting | 2 | 400 | First |
PDTS407 | Issues in Broadcasting | 2 | 400 | First |
PDTS403 | The Artiste, Script and the Director | 2 | 400 | First |
TVJS402 | Online Journalism II | 2 | 400 | Second |
TVJS406 | Television News Management | 2 | 400 | Second |
TVJS408 | Journalistic Interviewing | 2 | 400 | Second |
TVJS410 | Conflict Reporting | 2 | 400 | Second |
TVJS416 | Organization & Management of Advertising & P.R. Agencies | 2 | 400 | Second |
TVJS418 | Rural Broadcasting | 2 | 400 | Second |
PDTS412 | Research Project | 6 | 400 | Second |
PDTS406 | Media Management | 1 | 400 | Second |
TVJS412 | Development Communication | 2 | 400 | Second |
Old Government House Close,
Rayfield, Jos,
Plateau State. Nigeria
+2348011111111
television@ntatvc.edu.ng
Mon – Fri 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.