IGNOU DCE-04 Assignment 2026-27
Writing for Media: Radio and Television
Last updated by IGNOU: 09 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 03:49 pm.
| Course code | DCE-04 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Writing for Media: Radio and Television |
About the DCE-04 assignment
The DCE-04 assignment covers writing for radio and television through documentaries, a radio play, a television public service announcement and a broadcast talk. Topics include social issues, public safety, the environment, national achievements and digital literacy.
There are five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, making a total of 100 marks. Most questions offer a choice of topics. The radio play requires narration, dialogue and sound effects, while the television announcement asks for suitable audiovisual details. No word limits are specified.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Develop a radio documentary about either urban water conservation in India or migrant workers’ lives. |
| Q2 | 20 | Create a radio play using narration, dialogue and sound effects, choosing a flood rescue, the school day before summer holidays or a village fair. |
| Q3 | 20 | Prepare a television public service announcement on helmet use and road safety, avoiding online financial fraud or rejecting single-use plastic, with appropriate visuals and audio elements. |
| Q4 | 20 | Develop a television documentary on India’s space achievements, river restoration or changes in Indian village life. |
| Q5 | 20 | Write a talk for either radio or television explaining the importance of digital literacy for every citizen. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer all five questions and submit the complete assignment together; partial submissions are not accepted.
- Attach a slip giving the course title, assignment number, name, enrolment number and address, following the booklet’s format.
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