Journalism & Digital Storytelling
Blend the core values of ethical reporting with multimedia creativity. Master advanced reporting, interactive data visualization, and cross-platform production to shape compelling stories that connect global and local communities.
- 4 Years / Onsite
- Fall / Spring
Overview
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Journalism & Digital Storytelling offers a comprehensive and future-focused curriculum that integrates rigorous journalistic practice, multimedia production, digital design, and critical inquiry. Grounded firmly in the timeless values of truth, ethics, and narrative integrity, this program prepares the next generation of storytellers to navigate and shape an evolving media landscape. Students are trained to develop strong creative and analytical skills, enabling them to craft high-impact narratives across news networks, interactive platforms, and digital media.
Our multidimensional academic environment frees students from conventional boundaries, seamlessly merging research-driven inquiry with hands-on technical execution. One day you might be conducting deep investigative reporting, writing feature scripts, or producing live audio documentaries. The next, you will be exploring mobile journalism, multi-platform data visualization, and the integration of emerging AI-assisted reporting workflows. Rooted deeply in social and cultural awareness, our curriculum empowers you to address complex political, environmental, and global issues with courage and absolute narrative clarity.
Career Opportunities
The massive expansion of regional digital news hubs, global streaming networks, independent media houses, and corporate communication sectors has generated an unprecedented demand for agile multimedia storytellers. Our graduates possess the professional technical mastery and ethical depth required to build competitive media careers both in Pakistan and globally.
Program Learning Outcomes
Multimedia Journalistic Mastery: Cultivate deep practical expertise across news writing, investigative reporting, mobile journalism, audio/video editing, and cross-platform production.
Ethical Narrative Integrity: Master the principles of media law, ethical responsibility, objectivity, and truth in reporting across diverse socio-political and global contexts.
Emerging Technology & Data Visualization: Harness cutting-edge digital toolsets, transmedia narrative frameworks, interactive media, and data-driven storytelling applications.
Socially Engaged Research: Apply critical inquiry and research methodologies to produce impactful investigative work addressing conflict, human rights, and environmental challenges.
Strategic Audience Engagement: Leverage analytics, SEO tools, and modern distribution strategies to build and connect global digital communities effectively.
Programme Structure
Semester 1
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Category | Code |
| History of Art, Design | 3(3+0) | Major | FYD-101 |
| Drawing & Data Storytelling | 3(1+2) | Major | JDS-102 |
| Foundational Theory Elective – I | 3(3+0) | General Education | GEN-103 |
| Technical Writing | 3(3+0) | General Education | GEN-161 |
| Digital Studio: Tools & Techniques | 3(0+3) | Interdisciplinary | IDS-105 |
| Foundational Studio Elective – I | 3(1+2) | Interdisciplinary | IDS-106 |
Semester 2
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Category | Code |
| Gender, Media & Representation | 3(3+0) | Major | JDS-107 |
| Journalism Digital Studio: Tools & Techniques | 3(0+3) | Major | JDS-108 |
| Foundational Theory Elective – II | 3(3+0) | General Education | GEN-109 |
| AI & Prompting in Creative Practice | 3(1+2) | General Education | GEN-110 |
| Pakistan Studies | 2(2+0) | General Education | GEN-111 |
| Fehm-e-Quran-1 | 1(1+0) | General Education | GEN-112 |
| Foundational Studio Elective – II | 3(1+2) | Interdisciplinary | IDS-113 |
Semester 3 (2nd Year)
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Category | Code |
| Theory Elective-I | 3(3+0) | Major | JDS-201 |
| Soundscapes in Design Practice | 3(0+3) | Major | SND-202 |
| News Writing and Reporting | 3(1+2) | Major | JDS-203 |
| Islamiyat | 2(2+0) | General Education | GEN-204 |
| Colonial & Postcolonial Visual Culture | 3(3+0) | General Education | GEN-205 |
| Fehm-e-Quran-II | 1(1+0) | General Education | GEN-206 |
| Mobile Journalism and Production | 3(1+2) | Interdisciplinary | IDS-207 |
Contact us
Aurea – Opp. DHA phase 5, Ext. M Kamahan Road, Lahore
How to Apply?
- You Apply
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- We Connect
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- You Get Ready
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