B.Sc Viscom

Overview of the Programme

A course that provides a wide range of opportunities to students about various specializations including Film Making, Advertisement, Cinematography, Acting, Photography, Graphic Designing, Animation, VFX, Journalism, Television, Video Jockey, Radio Jockey. The topics covered in these areas helps students develop creativity in whatever they present in life. Students are given Industry-based learning platforms to exposes their talent widely. The course exposes you to the advanced skills and the practical learning to deal with a multitasking work atmosphere.

PEO, PO & PSO

Program Educational Objectives (PEO):

PEO1 Graduates of the programme will have a successful career in all communication and Media industries and can pursue higher education and research.
PEO2 Graduates of the programme can work in teams to create social responsibilities in a broad way as a media person to construct ethical practices.
PEO3 Graduates of the programme will continue to develop their knowledge and skills throughout their careers.
PEO4 Graduates of the programme will continue to develop their technical perspective view to accomplish the new technical innovations.

Components for Course Delivery

  1. Classroom lectures
  2. Laboratory class and demo
  3. Assignments
  4. Mini project
  5. Project
  6. Online course
  7. ExternalParticipation
  8. Seminar
  9. Internship

Program Outcomes (PO):

PO1 Apply the knowledge of communication and media fundamentals to the solution of problems in the Communication and media industry.
PO2 Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze Media and Communication problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of Media and Communication theories and practice.
PO3 Design solutions for complex media and Communication problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
PO4 Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis, and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions related to Media and Communication
PO5 Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern media and communication tools to Media and Communication activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO6 Understand the impact of the professional media and communication solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of media and communication and the need for sustainable development.
PO7 Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of the media practice.
PO8 Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO9 Recognize the need for the media industry and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

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Curriculum Structure

Sem Part Type Sub Code Subject Credit Per Topic CIA ESE Total
1 1 L1   Language – I 3 5 50 50 100
1 2 L2   English – I 3 5 50 50 100
1 3 Core   Core  Course – I Theory   Introduction to Communication 4 5 50 50 100
1 3 Core   Core  Course – II Theory /Practical Cinema Pre Production 4 4 50 50 100
1 3 Allied   Allied-I / Introduction to cinema 4 5 50 50 100
1 4 SEC   Skill Enhancement Courses – I Practical / Training / Reporting and Writing 4 4 50 50 100
1 4 AEC   Ability Enhancement Course I Environmental Studies or Universal Human Values & Professional Ethics 2 2 50 0 50
          24 30 350 300 650
2 1 L1   Language – II 3 5 50 50 100
2 2 L2   English – II 3 5 50 50 100
2 3 Core Core  Course – III Theory / Communication Theory 4 5 50 50 100
2 3 Core   Core  Course – IV Theory /Practical / Communication Media 2 4 50 50 100
2 3 Elective   Elective  – I Advertisement 4 4 50 50 100
2 3 Allied   Allied-II / Advertisement film making Practical 3 5 50 50 100
2 4 AEC   Ability Enhancement Course II Design Thinking 2 2 50 0 50
2 5 Ext   Extension Activity – I (NASA) 1 0 25 0 25
          24 30 375 300 675
3 1 L1   Language – III 3 4 50 50 100
3 2 L2   English – III 3 4 50 50 100
3 3 Core   Core  Course – V Theory  /  Photography 4 6 50 50 100
3 3 Core   Core  Course – VI Theory /Practical / Photography Practical 2 4 50 50 100
3 3 Allied   Allied-III / Basics of Event Management 3 5 50 50 100
3 4 SEC   Skill Enhancement Courses – II Practical / Training / Entepreneurship Development 2 5 50 50 100
3 4 AEC   Ability Enhancement Course III Soft Skill-1 2 2 50 0 50
3 3 ITR   Internship / Industrial Training (Summer vacation at the end of II semester activity) 2 0 50 0 50
  3 5 Ext Extension Activity – II (NASA)   1 0 25 0
          24 30 425 300 725
4 1 L1   Language – IV 3 4 50 50 100
4 2 L2   English – IV 3 4 50 50 100
4 3 Core   Core  Course – VII Theory / Multimedia 4 6 50 50 100
4 3 Core   Core  Course – VIII Theory /Practical / Multimedia 4 4 50 50 100
4 3 Allied   Allied-IV  Public Relations 3 5 50 50 100
4 3 Elective   Elective  – II  Elements of Film and Video Production 4 5 50 50 100
4 4 AEC   Ability Enhancement Course IV – Soft Skill-2 2 2 50 0 50
4 5 Ext   Extension Activity – III (NASA) 1 0 25 0 25
          24 30 375 300 675
5 3 Core   Core  Course – IX Theory / Media Production 4 6 50 50 100
5 3 Core   Core  Course – X Theory / Practical /Media Production 4 6 50 50 100
5 3 Elective   Elective  – III  Elements of Audio Production 4 6 50 50 100
5 3 PRJ   Project / Video Editing 5 6 0 0 0
5 4 SEC   Skill Enhancement Courses – III Practical / Training / Post Production Practical 4 6 50 50 100
5 3 ITR   Internship / Industrial Training (Summer vacation at the end of IV semester activity) 2 0 50 0 50
5 5 Ext   Extension Activity – IV (NASA) 1 0 25 0 25
          24 30 275 200 475
6 3 Core   Core  Course – XI Theory / Documentary 4 6 50 50 100
6 3 Core   Core  Course – XII Theory / Practical Documentary 4 4 50 50 100
6 3 Elective   Elective – IV Direction 4 6 50 50 100
6 3 PRJ   Core Project – Short Film Production 4 8 100 100 200
6 4 SEC   Skill Enhancement Courses – IV Practical / Training / Film Screening Practical 4 6 50 50 100
          20 30 300 300 600
        Total credit 140 180 2100 1700 3800
Parts Sem I Sem II Sem III Sem IV Sem V Sem VI Total Credits
Part I 3 3 3 3     12
Part II 3 3 3 3     12
Part III 12 15 15 15 15 20 92
Part IV 6 2 2 2 8 20
Part V   1 1 1 1   4
Total 24 24 24 24 24 20 140

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE

S.No. Pre-requisite Sub Code Subject Offering Department Mandatory
1     Introduction to communication Viscom YES
2     Advanced Communication Research Theories Viscom  
3     Communication Theory Viscom YES
4     Audiography Viscom  
5     Photography Viscom YES
6     Graphic production Viscom  
7     Multimedia Viscom YES
8     Writing for Newspaper Viscom  
9     Media Production Viscom YES
10     Research Writing Viscom  
11     Documentary Viscom YES

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC CORE – PRACTICAL

S.No. Pre-requisite Sub Code Su  Subject Offering Department Mandatory
1     Creative Arts Practical Viscom  
2     Cinema Pre Production Practical Viscom YES
3     Communication  Media Practical Viscom YES
4     Audiography Practical Viscom  
5     Photography Practical Photography YES
6     Graphic production Practical Viscom  
7     Multimedia  Practical Viscom YES
8     Multimedia  II Practical Viscom  
9     Media Production Practical Viscom YES
10     Research Writing Practical Viscom  
11     Documentary practical Viscom YES

ALLIED

S.No. Pre-requisite Sub Code Subject Offering Department Mandatory
1     Social Psychology Viscom  
2     Introduction to Cinema Viscom YES
3     Advertising film Making Viscom YES
4     Advanced Event Management Viscom  
5     Basics of Event Management Viscom YES
6     Public Relations and Media Marketing Viscom  
7     Public Relations Viscom YES
8     Media Marketing Viscom  

SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSES

S.No. Pre-requisite Sub Code Subject Offering Department Mandatory
1     Reporting & Writing Practical /Training Viscom YES
2     Social Media Start-ups Practical /Training Viscom  
3     Entrepreneur Development / Practical /Training Viscom YES
4     Marketing Communication Practical /Training Viscom  
5     Post Production – Practical /Training Viscom YES
6     Intellectual Property Law  Viscom  
7     Film Screening Practical /Training Viscom YES
8     Design Thinking in media Viscom  

ELECTIVE

S.No. Pre-requisite Sub Code Subject Offering Department Mandatory
1     Advertising  Viscom YES
2     Community Radio Production Viscom  
3     Web Radio and Podcast  Viscom  
4     Elements of Film and Video Production  Viscom YES
5     Film Analysis Viscom  
6     Film Appreciation Viscom  
7     Elements of Audio Production  Viscom YES
8     Screenplay Viscom  
9     Elements of Cinematography Viscom  
10     Direction Viscom YES
11     Film Studies  Viscom  
12     Understanding Film Culture Viscom  

PROJECT

S.No. Pre-requisite Sub Code Subject Offering Department Mandatory
1     Video Editing Viscom YES
2     Start-ups Practical  Viscom  
3     Short Film Project Viscom YES
4     AD Film  Viscom  

Career Opportunities

Visual Communication graduates find opportunities with many different employers.

  • Government and private sector organizations such:
  • All India Radio,
  • Doordarshan television local and national government organizations,
  • Advertising Marketing
  • Public Relations Agencies,
  • Media Organizations,
  • Publishing Companies, etc.

A wide range of job opportunities designated as:

  • Photographer,
  • Assistant Director,
  • Assistant Producer,
  • Actor,
  • Anchor,
  • Radio Jockey,
  • News Presenter,
  • Reporter,
  • Content writer,
  • Art Designer,
  • Program Producer,
  • Cinematographer,
  • Assistant Cameraman,
  • Video Editor,
  • Graphic Designer,
  • Visual Effect Editor, etc.