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About the Curriculum –
B.Sc Visual Communication
This full-time course spread over a period of three years, and spaced out over six semesters, incorporates lectures, tutorials, assignments and practical sessions.
The subjects include :
Introduction to communication
Writing
Advertising
Communication Media
Communication theory
Writing for media
Street Theatre in South India
Computers in communication media(theory)
Photography(theory)
Introduction to Visualization and Commercial Arts
New Media Studies
Graphic Production
Television Production
Media Law and Ethics
Magazine Production
Integrated Marketing Communication
Audio Production
Elements of Film and Video Production
Practical Exposure
Visual Arts
Advertising
Photography
Computers in Communication media
Television Production
Print Production
Audio Production
Video Production
Street Theatre
M.A. Mass Communication
This full-time course spread over a period of two years, and spaced out over four semesters, incorporates lectures, tutorials, assignments and practical sessions.
The subjects will include :
Introduction to communication
Reporting
Editing
Media history, laws & Ethics
Advertising
Theories of communication
Print Production Technologies
Broadcast Journalism
Mass Media Research Methods
New Media Communication
Public Relations
Film studies & Photography
Development Communication
Marketing Communication
Practical Exposure :
Advertising
Audio Visual Communication - I Documentary
Audio Visual Communication - I Photography
Internship
All students of the School of Communication undergo an internship programme apart from the hands on exposure they receive in the Lab and Television Production Studio. to work in any of the leading media organization of their interest for a month. Internships allows the students to feel the pulse of the industry before they join. It gives them a real world experience and exposure to their field of interest. An internship also adds to a students’ portfolio and resume.
Students are responsible for identifying their internships. Regarding the process the faculty members are always there to encourage, support and assist. A typical internship lasts one year.
Tips for a Successful Internship
•Experience and learn! Expose yourself to different career options before graduation.
•Learn about yourself. Choose the career path that will best fit your professional goals and personal values.
•When submitting a resume, letter, and any other information or application form an employer request, follow-up! Whoever shows they want the internship the most, is usually the one that gets it.
•Remember that you will be judged by your actions during the search. Be focused and professional in all written, oral, or personal contact with employers.
•Don’t be afraid to ask if a company will accept an intern, even if they’ve never had one before.
•Ask questions, answer questions honestly, and be yourself at all times. An internship is a mutual learning experience for both the intern and the employer.
•When you have the internship, raise above expectations! Maximize your learning experience as an intern and maybe you will get a job with the organization in the future.
•Keep your resume updated at all times! You never know when opportunities will knock on your door.
Career Oriented Course
Every student has to take one of the following career oriented course leading to the certificate(1st year) Diploma(2nd year) and Post Diploma (3rd year) of the University. This gives an opportunity to students to get new experience and skills fast, in this course depending upon the area of study. Curriculums concentrate on the practical sides of a discipline than the theoretical, giving an efficient help to employment potential.
