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Reaccredited by NAAC,

Awarded ‘A’ Grade

Reaccredited by NAAC, Awarded ‘A’ Grade

Department of Communication & Media Studies, Pune

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• Children and Media:

  1. Children’s Media Studies: Analyzing the representation of children in media, including film, television, and digital media.
  2.  Media Education for Children: Developing strategies for teaching media literacy to children.
  3. Children’s Media and Culture: Examining the cultural significance of children’s media, including its impact on childhood and society.
  4.  Digital Media and Childhood: Investigating the impact of digital media on children’s lives, including issues of safety, privacy, and well-being.
  5. Children’s Literature: Contributing to the rich expanse of children’s literature through creation of creative content

• Mass Communication & Journalism:

  1. Digital Media and Communication: Exploring the impact of digital technologies on media and communication practices.
  2. Strategic Communication: Developing skills in corporate communication, public relations, and crisis management.
  3. Media Studies: Analyzing media representations, media cultures, and media industries.
  4. Global Communication: Examining international communication flows, global media systems, and transnational communication practices.
  5. Media Research Methods: Developing research skills in media studies, including qualitative and quantitative methods.
  6. Digital Journalism: Examining the impact of digital technologies on journalism practices and the media industry.
  7. Media Ethics and Law: Analysing the ethical and legal frameworks that govern journalism practices.

• Nutrition and Health Communication:

  1. Health Communication Strategies: Developing effective communication strategies for promoting healthy behaviours and preventing diseases.
  2. Nutrition Education and Promotion: Examining the role of nutrition education in promoting healthy eating habits and preventing nutrition-related diseases.
  3. Food and Nutrition Policy: Analyzing the policies and regulations that govern the food system, including issues of food safety, labeling, and marketing.
  4. Digital Health Communication: Investigating the use of digital technologies in health communication, including social media, mobile apps, and online health information.
  5. Cultural Competence in Health Communication: Developing strategies for communicating health information in culturally diverse settings.

The Department of Communication and Media Studies has been grooming women media professionals for more than the last three decades. Having stood the test of time, the Department provides a holistic experience to students by engaging them in live projects with reputed national organisations. A rich hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment ensures a job ready and confident media specialist for the ever-evolving media landscape.

The Department of Communication and Media Studies at SNDT Women’s University is dedicated to preparing women for leadership roles in media and communication. We aim to provide a rigorous and well-rounded education that combines theoretical foundations with practical skills, enabling our students to excel in the media industry and drive positive social change.

Ms. Shilpa Hattiangadi

Ms. Shilpa Hattiangadi

Head

shilpahattiangadi@cmc.sndt.ac.in

M.Sc. in Communication Media for Children

Duration: 2 Years (4 semesters) [1st year- Foundation Year, 2nd year- Specialisation]

Medium: English

Alumni

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Activities

Master’s Program
The department offers a two-year master’s course in Communication Media for Children with the objective of training professionals in the field of media, who are sensitive to the needs of the children. The program focuses equally on theoretical course work and practical experience. Other than regular subjects offered in mass communication courses, there are innovative courses like ‘Social Impact of Media’, ‘Children & Television’, ‘Creative Media for Children’ and ‘Communicating to Children’. These courses have been especially designed to meet the needs of this program.
Development of materials
Illustrated literature in Indian languages, audio and video programs for children and about children have been developed. Video programs for telecast on U.G.C. Country Wide Class Room have also been produced in collaboration with Educational Media Research Center’s in University of Pune and Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. Programs for school children have been produced in collaboration with the State Institute of Educational Technology, Pune, and All India Radio, Pune. The department has developed prototypes of illustrated printed material, both in the forms of books for young children and for teachers in Marathi. This is an important thrust area of the department due to dearth of material available in regional languages
Resource Center
A variety of material in the form of children’s books, video programs, audio programs, art and craft activities, games and other recreational material for children are being collected at the resource center. Students use this regularly as it enables them to become sensitive and aware of material already available. The material produced by students each year adds to the existing body of the material.
Media Laboratory and Production Facility
The department has an audio and video production facility. There is basic shooting and editing facility on digital equipment. There is also an acoustically treated studio facility with lights. The department has professional digital shooting and editing facility. We also have a still photography lab, with facility of black and white developing.

 

  • Students attended The World of Stree- to experience Reality Show shoot organised by our Alumna Ms Shweta Tembhurne, Line Producer.

  • Students attended the Storyboard18 ‘Global Pioneers Summit’ on 28th March 2025 in the Trident Hotel, BKC, Mumbai from 10am to 7pm.

  •  Staff and Students attended the International Film Festival of India, organised by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India to learn about global cinema and attend Masterclasses by industry experts.

Other Activities

Events

ICT Enabled Classrooms

Programmes

• M.Sc. in Communication Media for Children
• M.Sc. in Nutrition & Health Communication
• M.A. Mass Communication & Journalism

Head of Department

Ms. Shilpa Hattiangadi

Teaching Faculty

• Ms. Shilpa Hattiangadi
• Prashant Sonone
• Asif Khan
• Dr. Kanchan Maslekar
• Smrutika Parekh Wadke
• Sugra Poonawala
• Abhijeet Madane
• Sucheta Siddha

Contact:

9225577856, 9158620907, 9860934074

Email:

office@cmc.sndt.ac.in

University Department of Communication & Media Studies
Maharshi Karve Vidyavihar,
SNDT Women’s University,
Karve Road, Erandawane,
Pune- 41103
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