Mass Media & Communication — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Mass Media & Communication — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Culture and Communication
Chapter 2: Communication and Social Change
Chapter 3: Qualities of a Good Journalist
Chapter 4: Ethical Issues in Journalism
Chapter 5: Advertising for Television
Chapter 6: Film Stages
Chapter 7: Camera Angles
Chapter 8: Camera Movement
Chapter 9: Writing for Radio
Chapter 10: Recording Radio Programmes
Chapter 11: Radio Jockeying
Chapter 12: History of Cinema
Chapter 13: Cinema Genres
Chapter 14: Cinema and Social Change
Chapter 15: Definition of Social Media
Chapter 16: Types of Social Media Platforms
Chapter 17: Role of Social Media in Democracy
Chapter 18: Cyber Crime
Chapter 19: Netiquettes
Chapter 20: Definition, Types and Characteristics of New Media
Chapter 21: Advantages and Disadvantages of New Media
Chapter 22: Socio-Political Implications of New Media
Chapter 23: Meaning, Importance and Benefits of Media Convergence
Chapter 24: Dimensions of Media Convergence

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Mass Media & Communication?

The Mass Media & Communication syllabus has 24 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Mass Media & Communication chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Mass Media & Communication syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official ICSE & ISC portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Mass Media & Communication faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Mass Media & Communication — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Mass Media & Communication study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.