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B.Sc. Visual Communication

Programme Details

Duration

3 years (6 semesters)

Eligibility

Completion of 10+2 from any stream with a minimum of 50% marks. English as a compulsory subject.

Programme Overview

The B.Sc. Visual Communication programme equips students with creative and technical skills in media production, graphic design, photography, videography, animation, advertising, and digital communication. It blends theory with hands-on training in modern media tools and technologies.

The curriculum includes studio work, software training (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects), film production, internships in media houses, and portfolio development to prepare students for the dynamic visual media industry.

Programme Objectives

  • Develop creative thinking and visual storytelling abilities.
  • Provide proficiency in digital media tools, photography, and video production.
  • Enhance understanding of communication theories, media ethics, and laws.
  • Foster skills in advertising, journalism, animation, and new media.
  • Prepare students for professional roles in media, entertainment, and digital industries.

Course Structure

The curriculum progressively builds creative and technical expertise:

  • Photography, Graphic Design, Audiography
  • Video Production, Script Writing, Animation (2D/3D)
  • Advertising, Public Relations, Web & Multimedia
  • Film Making, Digital Marketing, Media Management
  • Studio Labs, Internships, Media Projects, and Portfolio

Skills You Gain

  • Photography & Videography
  • Graphic Design & Animation
  • Video Editing & Visual Effects
  • Script Writing & Storyboarding
  • Digital Marketing & Web Design
  • Advertising Campaign Planning
  • Media Production & Direction
  • Creative Thinking & Portfolio Building

Career Opportunities

This programme opens creative opportunities in media and entertainment:

  • Graphic Designer / UI-UX Designer
  • Video Editor / Cinematographer
  • Animator / VFX Artist
  • Advertising Executive / Copywriter
  • Film Director / Content Creator
  • Digital Marketing Specialist

Higher Studies

  • M.Sc. Visual Communication / Media Studies
  • M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication
  • MBA in Media Management / Digital Marketing
  • PG Diploma in Animation, Film Making, or Advertising
  • Specialized Courses in VFX, Photography, or Direction

Detailed Syllabus

Semester I
  • English Language & Communication
  • Introduction to Visual Communication
  • Drawing & Graphic Design Basics
  • Photography Fundamentals
  • Media History & Ethics
  • Environmental Studies
  • Practical: Drawing & Sketching Lab
  • Practical: Basic Photography Lab
Semester II
  • Communication Theories
  • Digital Imaging & Editing (Photoshop)
  • Audiography & Sound Basics
  • Advertising Fundamentals
  • Film Studies & Appreciation
  • Skill Enhancement Course - SEC 1
  • Practical: Photoshop & Image Editing Lab
  • Practical: Audio Recording Basics
Semester III
  • Video Production Basics
  • Script Writing & Storyboarding
  • Graphic Design Advanced (Illustrator/Corel)
  • Media Laws & Ethics
  • Public Relations & Corporate Communication
  • Skill Enhancement Course - SEC 2
  • Value Education
  • Practical: Video Shooting & Editing Lab
  • Practical: Graphic Design Project
Semester IV
  • Television Production
  • Web Design & Multimedia
  • Animation Basics (2D)
  • Journalism & Media Writing
  • Advertising Design & Campaign
  • Skill Enhancement Course - SEC 3
  • Environmental Studies - EVS
  • Practical: TV Production Lab
  • Practical: Web & Multimedia Project
Semester V
  • Digital Film Making
  • 3D Animation & Visual Effects
  • Media Management & Entrepreneurship
  • Documentary & Short Film Production
  • Internship / Media House Training
  • Project Work Phase I
  • Practical: Advanced Editing & VFX Lab
  • Practical: Short Film Production
Semester VI
  • New Media & Digital Marketing
  • Media Research Methodology
  • Contemporary Media Trends
  • Portfolio Development
  • Extension Activity
  • Project Work Phase II
  • Practical: Major Media Project
  • Practical: Portfolio Presentation & Viva

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