The M.Sc. in Visual Communication – Animation & Design at Amrita Mysuru is an advanced postgraduate programme crafted for creators who aspire to master animation, UI/UX design, motion graphics, VFX, immersive media, and emerging creative technologies.
This is not just a design programme. It is a Creative Technology Postgraduate Degree.
Graduates emerge as design thinkers, animation specialists, and digital innovators ready for the evolving global AVGC ecosystem.
2 Years | 4 Semesters | 80 Credits
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The demand for:
is growing rapidly worldwide.
India’s AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming & Comics) industry is transforming into a multi-billion-dollar sector powered by:
Professionals who combine design + animation + technology + AI will shape the next decade of creative industries. This programme prepares you to lead that transformation.
(Structured as per the 2024 Curriculum)
The curriculum blends creative execution with technological adaptability.
| Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Cr |
| 24VMC502 | Introduction to Animation Filmmaking | 2 1 0 | 3 |
| 24VMC501 | Introduction to Communication Theories | 2 1 0 | 3 |
| 24VMC570 | Digital Filmmaking Practice | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| 24VMC571 | 3D Modeling and Animation | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| 24VMC572 | Illustration and Designing Lab | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| 24VMC573 | Photo Editing and Designing Lab | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| 24VMC574 | Photography and Lighting Practice | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| 22AVP103 | Mastery Over Mind (MAOM) | 1 0 2 | 2 |
| 22ADM501 | Glimpses of Indian Culture-IKS | 2 0 1 | P/F |
| TOTAL | 23 |
| Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Cr |
| 24VMC575 | 2D Sketching and Animation Lab | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| 24VMC513 | Creative Advertising and Branding | 2 1 0 | 3 |
| 24VMC576 | Advanced Animation Techniques | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| 24VMC577 | UI/UX Designing Practice | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| 24VMC578 | Compositing and Colour Correction Lab | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| 24VMC579 | Page Layout Designing Lab | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| 24VMC580 | Web Designing and Developing Practice | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| Amrita Values Programme | 1 0 0 | 1 | |
| 24CUL100 | IAM Tech | P/F | |
| TOTAL | 22 |
| Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Cr |
| 24VMC603 | Intellectual Property Rights for Media | 2 1 0 | 3 |
| 24VMC684 | Motion Graphics and VFX Lab | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| 24VMC602 | Media Research Methods | 2 1 0 | 3 |
| 24VMC683 | Responsive Web Designing Lab | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| Elective A | 0 2 2 | 3 | |
| Elective B | 0 2 2 | 3 | |
| 24VMC690 * | Live in Lab* / Open Elective | 2 0 0 | 2 |
| 24VMC694 | Mini Project (in Animation and Design) | 3 | |
| 24SSK501 | Life Skills | P/F | |
| Total | 23 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr |
| 24VMC692 | Internship | 2 |
| 24VMC693 | Portfolio Presentation | 2 |
| 24VMC699 | Project (in Animation and Design) | 8 |
| TOTAL | 12 | |
| Grand Total | 80 |
| Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Cr |
| Elective A | |||
| 24VMC641 | Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| 24VMC642 | Game Design Fundamentals | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| 24VMC643 | Computer Aided Designing | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| 24VMC644 | Dynamics and Simulation Practice | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| 24VMC645 | Generative AI for Animation and Design Lab | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| Elective B | |||
| 24VMC651 | Packaging Practice Lab | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| 24VMC652 | Visual Research Practice | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| 24VMC653 | Digital Marketing and Promotion Lab | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| 24VMC654 | Advertising Photography and Digital Design Practice | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| 24VMC655 | Components of Visual Designing Lab | 0 2 2 | 3 |
| Course Code | Course Title | L – T – P | Cr. | ES |
| 24OEL631 | Advanced Statistical Analysis forResearch | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL632 | Basics of PC Software | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL633 | Computer Hardware and Networking | 1 0 1 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL634 | Consumer Protection Act | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL635 | Corporate Communication | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL636 | Design Studies | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL637 | Disaster Management | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL638 | Essentials of Cultural Studies | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL639 | Foundations of Mathematics | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL640 | Foundations of Quantum Mechanics | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL659 | Glimpses of Life through Literature | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL660 | Information Technology in Banking | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL643 | Knowledge Management | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL644 | Marketing Research | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL645 | Media for Social Change | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL646 | Media Management | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL647 | Object-Oriented Programming | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL648 | Painting and Sculpture | 1 0 1 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL649 | Personal Finance | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL650 | Principles of Advertising | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL651 | Principles of Packaging | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL652 | Scripting for Rural Broadcasting | 1 0 1 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL653 | Social Media Website Awareness | 1 0 1 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL654 | Theatre Studies | 1 0 1 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL655 | Writing for Technical Purposes | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL656 | Yoga and Personal Development | 1 0 1 | 2 | D/E |
| 24OEL657 | Fundamentals of Legal Awareness | 2 0 0 | 2 | D/E |
| 25OEL631 | Spiritual Praxis 1 | 1 1 2 | 2 | |
| 25OEL632 | Spiritual Praxis 2 | 1 1 2 | 2 |
| Course Code | Title | L-T-P | Credits |
| 22ADM502 | Vedanta in day-to-day life | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP506 | Message of Swami Vivekananda | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP508 | Indian Arts and Literature | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP510 | Appreciation of Kerala Mural ArtsForms | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP501 | Message of Śrī Mātā Amritanandamayi Devi | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP502 | Insights from the Ramayana | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP503 | Insights from the Mahabharata | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP504 | Insights from the Upanishads | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP505 | Insights from Bhagavad Gita | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP512 | Ancient Indian Science andTechnology | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP507 | Great Spiritual Teachers of India | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP509 | Yoga and Meditation | 1-0-0 | 1 |
The MCA curriculum follows a progressive, research-integrated architecture.
(Aligned with Curriculum 2026)
Students build conceptual and technical depth in:
Students train in professional, industry-grade facilities through:
Students graduate with a professional design and animation portfolio, not just a qualification.
Graduates are prepared for high-growth roles such as:
The programme supports careers in production studios, design agencies, gaming companies, digital media firms, advertising networks, and immersive tech enterprises.
Creativity, innovation mindset, and digital curiosity are key.
* Refund policy
| Merit (Yearly) | Management (Yearly) | |
| Tuition Fee | 1,15,000 | 1,51,000 |
| Caution Deposit (One time) | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Total (₹) | 1,19,000 | 1,55,000 |
Hostel Fee Structure (for new admissions)
| Hostel | Yearly |
| Caution Deposit (One Time) | 3,000 |
| Hostel Fee | 35,000 |
| Mess Fee | 49,000 |
| Total (₹) | 87,000 |
| Mandatory Health Check up Card Payable to AKH Hosptal | 750 |
*Note: Hostel fee will be high, if only two students are accommodated in a room
| Additional School Fee |
| Examination fee (Rs.3,000/sem) |
| One-time Convocation Fee to be paid in the final year of the Degree Program |
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