Media has always been a catalyst in improvising the society by playing effective role to form the public opinion. As a result, Media- the Fourth Pillar of Democracy carries a lot more responsibility when they dispose any content to the public. Such a community of people taking charge of being the watchdog to protect public interest must be well versed and trained in duties and responsibilities. Imparting a vibrant form of learning to make these watchdogs the best in the industry is the motto of Azaz Rizvi College of Journalism and Mass Communication (ARCJMC). “Established with the purpose of ‘Instilling soul into media education’, our focus is on creating leaders through proper guidance and not just swelling the journalist’s community,” says Asif Z Rizvi, Director, Azaz Rizvi College of Journalism & Mass Communication. ARCJMC was established in the year 2005 by the visionary Late Prof. Sheema Rizvi to impart quality media education to the young generation, emphasizing its practical aspect.
The institute offers long-term courses as B.A in JMC, M.A in JMC, PG Diploma in JMC - 12 months (autonomous). The institute also offers 18 months PG Diploma in JMC (autonomous) with specializations in Print/Electronic Media, Advertising & PR which is upgradable to Master’s degree course; short-term courses on RJ & News Anchoring, Video Editing and Media Writing. Rizvi mentions, “At ARCJMC, students are taught an industry oriented curriculum with focus on practical inputs rather than theoretical knowledge. Our vision is to elevate the standards of media education with a stout curriculum that is rich in substance and applicable to the industry standard.”