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.

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 TitleCredit HoursCourse CategoryCode
History of Art, Design3(3+0)MajorFYD-101
Drawing & Data Storytelling3(1+2)MajorJDS-102
Foundational Theory Elective – I3(3+0)General EducationGEN-103
Technical Writing3(3+0)General EducationGEN-161
Digital Studio: Tools & Techniques3(0+3)InterdisciplinaryIDS-105
Foundational Studio Elective – I3(1+2)InterdisciplinaryIDS-106

 

Semester 2

Course TitleCredit HoursCourse CategoryCode
Gender, Media & Representation3(3+0)MajorJDS-107
Journalism Digital Studio: Tools & Techniques3(0+3)MajorJDS-108
Foundational Theory Elective – II3(3+0)General EducationGEN-109
AI & Prompting in Creative Practice3(1+2)General EducationGEN-110
Pakistan Studies2(2+0)General EducationGEN-111
Fehm-e-Quran-11(1+0)General EducationGEN-112
Foundational Studio Elective – II3(1+2)InterdisciplinaryIDS-113

 

Semester 3 (2nd Year)

Course TitleCredit HoursCourse CategoryCode
Theory Elective-I3(3+0)MajorJDS-201
Soundscapes in Design Practice3(0+3)MajorSND-202
News Writing and Reporting3(1+2)MajorJDS-203
Islamiyat2(2+0)General EducationGEN-204
Colonial & Postcolonial Visual Culture3(3+0)General EducationGEN-205
Fehm-e-Quran-II1(1+0)General EducationGEN-206
Mobile Journalism and Production3(1+2)InterdisciplinaryIDS-207

 

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