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About the Department

The Department of Visual Communication at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Mysuru Campus focuses on developing expertise in visual storytelling, filmmaking, animation, multimedia production, and digital design.

The department integrates creative expression with modern digital technologies, enabling students to develop professional skills in media production, visual communication, and multimedia storytelling. Students gain practical experience through studio-based learning, film production projects, animation laboratories, and creative portfolio development.

With a strong tradition of media education, the department has been nurturing creative talent for several years, guided by experienced academicians and industry-experienced faculty members who bring valuable professional insights into the learning environment.

Facilities 

Students benefit from modern creative infrastructure including: 

  • Media production studios 
  • Animation laboratories 
  • Film editing and post-production suites 
  • Graphic design laboratories 
  • Photography studios 

These facilities support hands-on learning, experimentation, and professional media production training. 

Student Life & Creative Activities  

Students in the Department of Visual Communication actively participate in a wide range of creative, academic, and professional activities that enrich their learning experience and help them develop both creative and practical media skills.

The department regularly organizes industry expert workshops, masterclasses, and guest lectures by filmmakers, designers, media professionals, and creative entrepreneurs, providing students with valuable exposure to current industry practices and emerging trends in media and communication

Cinerama Film Festival 

The department hosts Cinerama, a national-level short film festival that encourages creativity in filmmaking and visual storytelling. The festival provides students with opportunities to showcase their work, interact with filmmakers, and gain exposure to contemporary cinema and media production.

Film Production Projects

Students actively produce short films, documentaries, and digital media projects as part of their coursework. These projects provide practical experience in areas such as:

  • Direction and storytelling
  • Cinematography
  • Editing and post-production
  • Sound design

Animation & Design Exhibitions 

Students present their creative work through animation, graphic design, digital illustration, and multimedia production exhibitions, showcasing their artistic and technical capabilities.

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Media Labs & Studio Culture

The department promotes a strong studio-based learning environment, where students work collaboratively in media labs equipped with professional tools and industry-standard software.

Students gain hands-on experience in:

  • Media production studios
  • Animation and multimedia laboratories
  • Graphic design workspaces
  • Film editing and post-production suites

This studio culture encourages creative experimentation, teamwork, and practical skill development.

Student Portfolio Showcases

Students regularly present their creative work through portfolio showcases and project exhibitions, demonstrating their expertise in filmmaking, animation, design, and digital media production.

These showcases help students build professional portfolios that are essential for careers in media, design, and creative industries.

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Industry Mentoring

The department promotes interaction with media professionals and creative industry experts through mentoring sessions, workshops, and project guidance.

Students receive valuable insights from filmmakers, designers, communication professionals, and creative entrepreneurs, helping them understand industry expectations and professional workflows.

Inter-College Competitions

Students actively participate in inter-college media and design competitions, film festivals, and creative contests.

These events provide opportunities to: 

  • Showcase creative talent
  • Collaborate with peers from other institutions
  • Gain recognition and awards for creative work

Participation in such competitions enhances confidence, creativity, teamwork, and professional exposure.

Creative Clubs and Student Initiatives

Students participate in clubs and initiatives that promote collaboration and creativity in media production.

These clubs focus on areas such as:

  • Film production
  • Photography
  • Animation and visual design
  • Digital media content creation

Through these activities, students develop creative expression, leadership skills, teamwork, and professional confidence, preparing them for careers in the dynamic media and creative industries.

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About the Department

The department of Visual Communication, Amrita school of Arts, Humanities & Commerce, Mysuru, is one that stands out for more reasons than one. The programmes offer a platform to transform theory into practical experiences in-order to gear the students to meet the needs of the media industry. Theory-cum-practical specialization subjects such as Event Management, Ad photography, Public relations and corporate communication, Advertising- aspects and aesthetics, Online journalism, Documentary Film making, media management, film studies are a part of the curriculum that offers much sought after career to many students.

The department aims to produce, not only responsible media persons, but also desires to sensitize citizens to social concerns thereby creating bigger mind-space for people of the global village.

Contact us

Amrita School of Arts & Sciences

#114, 7th Cross, Bogadi II Stage Mysuru,

Phone: +(0821) – 2343479 / 2542682 / 2548600
Phone: +(91) 895131 1234 / 879291 1234
Email: asasmysore@gmail.com

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