Introducing the B.Sc. (Honours) in Visual Communication with a Minor in Artificial Intelligence: A First-of-Its-Kind Program Designed to Elevate Your Career in the Digital Era.
In an age where digital media and technology rapidly redefine the way we communicate, there stands a program exclusively designed to navigate and lead this transformation. Our B.Sc. (Honours) in Visual Communication, coupled with a minor in Artificial Intelligence, is a groundbreaking 4-year journey meticulously aligned with the visionary National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This unique educational pathway not only enhances your creative and technical skills but also integrates AI into your toolkit, setting you apart in the dynamic digital landscape.
Your Pathway to a Future-Proof Career
Graduates are poised for success in a variety of roles within the media, digital arts, technology sectors, and beyond. With a unique skill set that combines creativity with cutting-edge AI knowledge, you’ll be well-equipped to navigate the future of visual communication and digital technology.
Begin Your Journey Today
Embrace the opportunity to stand out in the ever-evolving field of digital communication and technology. Enroll in our B.Sc. (Honours) in Visual Communication with a Minor in Artificial Intelligence, and propel your career to new heights.
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Duration
4 Years- 8 Semester
Aligned with NEP-2020 with multiple exits & entries Eligibility
10+2 or equivalent in any stream with an aggregate minimum of 50% marks from CBSE /State Board/ICSE.
Selection
Selection will be based on merit and interview process.
* Refund Policy
Course | Karnataka Quota Fee Total Fee (Rs.) |
Non-Karnataka Quota Fee Total Fee (Rs.) |
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B.Sc. (Honours) Visual Communication with Minor in Artificial Intelligence | Yearly | Yearly |
Tuition Fee (Yearly) | 90,000 | 98,000 |
Caution Deposit (One time) | 4,000 | 4,000 |
Total (₹) | 94,000 | 102,000 |
Hostel Fee Structure 2024 – 25 (for new admissions) | |
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Hostel | Total Fee (Rs.) |
Caution Deposit (One Time) | 3,000 |
Hostel Fee | 33,000 |
Mess Fee | 47,000 |
Total (₹) | 80,000 + Caution Deposit |
*Note: Hostel fee will be high, if only two students are accommodated in a room |
Additional School Fee | |
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Fee | Rs. |
Examination fee (Rs.1800/sem) | 3,600 |
One-time Convocation Fee to be paid in the final year of the Degree Program | 3,500 |
Included in the Fee
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Course code | Course Category | Course Title | L T P | Cr |
24ENG101 | AEC | English I | 2 0 0 | 2 |
AEC | Language Paper I | 2 0 0 | 2 | |
24VMC101 | DSC | Communication – Theories and Models | 2 1 0 | 3 |
24CSA106 | MDC | Information and Computer Technology | 3 0 0 | 3 |
24VMC102 | DSC | Photography and Photo Journalism | 2 1 0 | 3 |
24VMC181 | DSC | Graphic Designing Practice | 0 2 4 | 4 |
24VMC182 | SEC | Photography Practice | 0 1 2 | 2 |
22ADM101 | VAC | Foundations of Indian Heritage | 2 0 1 | 2 |
22AVP103 | VAC | Mastery Over Mind (MAOM) | 1 0 2 | 2 |
24CSA107 | DSC-Minor | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 2 0 0 | 2 |
TOTAL | 25 |
Course Code | Course Category | Course Title | L T P | Cr |
24ENG111 | AEC | English II | 1 0 2 | 2 |
AEC | Language Paper II | 2 0 0 | 2 | |
24VMC111 | DSC | Writing for Print Media | 2 2 0 | 4 |
24VMC112 | DSC | Digital Audio-Video Production | 2 2 0 | 4 |
24VMC183 | SEC | Digital Illustration and Design Practice Lab | 0 2 2 | 3 |
24VMC184 | DSC | Digital Audio-Video Production Lab | 0 2 4 | 4 |
24VMC113 | DSC- Minor | AI and Media | 2 2 0 | 4 |
22ADM111 | VAC | Glimpses of Glorious India | 2 0 1 | 2 |
24CUL100 | VAC | IAM Tech | P/F | |
TOTAL | 25 |
Course Code | Course Category | Course Title | LTP | Cr |
23LSK201 | SEC | Life Skills I | 1 0 2 | 2 |
24VMC201 | DSC | Broadcast Journalism | 3 0 0 | 3 |
24VMC281 | SEC | Broadcast Journalism Practice | 0 2 2 | 3 |
24VMC282 | MDC | Web Design and Development Practice | 0 2 4 | 4 |
24CSA207 | DSC – Minor | Machine Learning for Media | 2 2 0 | 4 |
24VMC202 | DSC | Principles of Advertising and Brand Communication | 3 0 0 | 3 |
24VMC203 | MDC | Social Psychology | 3 0 0 | 3 |
24CUR201 | DSC | Current Affairs and Analysis I | 0 1 2 | 2 |
VAC | Amrita Value Programme I | 1 0 0 | 1 | |
TOTAL | 25 |
Course Code | Course Category | Course Title | L T P | Cr |
23LSK211 | SEC | Life Skills II | 1 0 2 | 2 |
24VMC211 | DSC | Film Studies and Analysis | 2 2 0 | 4 |
DSE | Elective A | 3 | ||
24VMC213 | DSC – Minor | Generative AI in media production | 2 2 0 | 4 |
24VMC212 | DSC | UI/UX Design | 2 1 0 | 3 |
24VMC283 | DSC | UI/UX Design Lab | 0 2 2 | 3 |
24ENV200 | VAC | Environmental Science and Sustainability | 3 1 0 | 4 |
24CUR211 | DSC | Current Affairs and Analysis II | 0 1 2 | 2 |
VAC | Amrita Value Programme II | 1 0 0 | 1 | |
TOTAL | 26 |
Course Code | Course Category | Course Title | LTP | Cr |
24VMC301 | DSC | Public Relations and Corporate Communication | 3 0 0 | 3 |
DSE | Elective B | 3 | ||
24VMC390* / 24VMC397 ## | FBL | Live-in-Lab* / Open Elective/MOOC## | 3 0 0 | 3 |
24VMC381 | DSC – Minor | AI in Media Production Lab I | 0 2 4 | 4 |
23LSK301 | SEC | Life Skills III | 1 0 2 | 2 |
24VMC382 | DSC | Film Editing Techniques and Practices | 0 2 2 | 3 |
24VMC383 | DSC | Film Direction and Screenplay Writing Practice | 0 2 2 | 3 |
TOTAL | 21 |
Course Code | Course Category | Course Title | L T P | Cr |
24VMC311 | DSC | Policy, Practice and Ethics: Media Case Studies | 3 0 0 | 3 |
DSE | Elective C | 3 | ||
24VMC384 | DSC – Minor | AI in Media Production Lab II | 0 2 4 | 4 |
24VMC385 | DSC – Minor | AI and the Law | 0 2 4 | 4 |
24VMC386 | DSC | 2D Animation Production | 0 2 2 | 3 |
24VMC387 | DSC | Digital Media Marketing Practice | 0 2 2 | 3 |
24VMC398 | Internship | 2 | ||
TOTAL | 22 |
Course Code | Course Category | Course Title | L T P | Cr |
24VMC401 | DSC | Research Methodology | 3 0 0 | 3 |
24VMC481 | DSC – Minor | Generative AI projects Lab | 0 2 4 | 4 |
24VMC402 | DSC | Media Management and Operations | 2 1 0 | 3 |
DSE | Elective D | 3 | ||
24VMC482 | DSC – Minor | Interactive Media and AI | 0 2 2 | 3 |
24VMC483 | DSC | Lab Journal Production | 0 2 2 | 3 |
24VMC496 | DSC | Public Relations and Corporate
Communication Campaign |
0 2 2 | 3 |
TOTAL | 22 |
Course Code | Course Title | Cr |
24VMC498 | Internship | 2 |
24VMC497 | Portfolio Presentation | 4 |
24VMC499 | Capstone Project in Visual Communication and AI | 12 |
TOTAL | 18 |
Elective A ( Any One) | |||
Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Cr |
24VMC231 | Data Journalism | 2 1 0 | 3 |
24VMC232 | Health Communication | 2 1 0 | 3 |
24VMC233 | Integrated marketing Communication | 2 1 0 | 3 |
24VMC234 | Screenplay writing for video production | 2 1 0 | 3 |
24VMC235 | Development Communication | 3 |
Elective B ( Any one ) | |||
Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Cr |
24VMC331 | Environmental Communication | 2 1 0 | 3 |
24VMC332 | Introduction to Typography | 2 1 0 | 3 |
24VMC333 | Media & Gender Studies | ||
24VMC334 | Visualization Techniques for film Making | 2 1 0 | 3 |
24VMC335 | Event Management | 2 1 0 | 3 |
Elective C ( Any one ) | |||
Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Cr |
24VMC341 | Advanced Photography Lab | 0 1 4 | 3 |
24VMC342 | Copy Writing for Advertising Practice | 0 1 4 | 3 |
24VMC343 | Development-Communicational- Video Production Lab | 0 1 4 | 3 |
24VMC344 | Technical and Professional Writing for Media Practice | 0 1 4 | 3 |
Elective D ( Any one ) |
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Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Cr |
24VMC431 | Art Direction for Advertising Practice | 0 1 4 | 3 |
24VMC432 | Film Appreciation and Analysis Lab | 0 1 4 | 3 |
24VMC433 | Niche Journalism Practice | 0 1 4 | 3 |
24VMC434 | Titling & VFX Lab | 0 1 4 | 3 |
Course Code | Paper I | L T P | Cr |
24MAL101 | Hindi I | 2 0 0 | 2 |
24HIN101 | Kannada I | 2 0 0 | 2 |
24KAN101 | Malayalam I | 2 0 0 | 2 |
24SAN101 | Sanskrit I | 2 0 0 | 2 |
24TAM101 | Tamil I | 2 0 0 | 2 |
24ENG100 | Additional English I | 2 0 0 | 2 |
Course Code | Paper II | L T P | Cr |
24MAL111 | Hindi II | 2 0 0 | 2 |
24HIN111 | Kannada II | 2 0 0 | 2 |
24KAN111 | Malayalam II | 2 0 0 | 2 |
24SAN111 | Sanskrit II | 2 0 0 | 2 |
24TAM111 | Tamil II | 2 0 0 | 2 |
24ENG110 | Additional English II | 2 0 0 | 2 |
Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Cr |
22ADM201 | Strategic Lessons from Mahabharata | 1-0-0 | 1 |
22ADM211 | Leadership from Ramayana | 1-0-0 | 1 |
22AVP210 | Kerala Mural Art and Painting | 1-0-0 | 1 |
22AVP201 | Amma’s Life and Message to the modern world | 1-0-0 | 1 |
22AVP204 | Lessons from the Upanishads | 1-0-0 | 1 |
22AVP205 | Message of the Bhagavad Gita | 1-0-0 | 1 |
22AVP206 | Life and Message of Swami Vivekananda | 1-0-0 | 1 |
22AVP207 | Life and Teachings of Spiritual Masters of India | 1-0-0 | 1 |
22AVP208 | Insights into Indian Arts and Literature | 1-0-0 | 1 |
22AVP213 | Traditional Fine Arts of India | 1-0-0 | 1 |
22AVP214 | Principles of Worship in India | 1-0-0 | 1 |
22AVP215 | Temple Mural Arts in Kerala | 1-0-0 | 1 |
22AVP218 | Insights into Indian Classical Music | 1-0-0 | 1 |
22AVP219 | Insights into Traditional Indian Painting | 1-0-0 | 1 |
22AVP220 | Insights into Indian Classical Dance | 1-0-0 | 1 |
22AVP221 | Indian Martial Arts and Self Defence | 1-0-0 | 1 |
22AVP209 | Yoga and Meditation | 1-0-0 | 1 |
Our program offers a rich, diverse curriculum that bridges the gap between traditional visual communication techniques and the futuristic applications of artificial intelligence. Here’s a glimpse into what you’ll explore:
Project-Based Learning: Gain hands-on experience through projects that reflect current industry standards, ensuring you are job-ready upon graduation.Advanced Facilities: Benefit from learning in an environment equipped with cutting-edge technology, supporting your creative and technical growth.Industry Experts: Learn from seasoned professionals and academics who bring real-world insights and foresight into the classroom.Global and Ethical Perspective: Our curriculum is designed not just to teach skills, but to cultivate a global outlook and ethical understanding of your role as a media professional in the AI era.
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