Research & Development CELL

Master of Photography & Media Communication

MFA in Applied Art and Visual Communications

Bachelors of Photography & Visual Communication

Bachelors of Fine Arts In Painting

Bachelors of Fine in Arts Sculpture

(i) Offers a four year degree programme leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts, in Painting & Visual Communication. The annual intake is 20. The academic programme consists of four years with a one-year common foundation course in the basics of art, the remaining six semesters are devoted to professional training. The programme concentrates on the development of basic skills in drawing, color design, and adequate knowledge of the history of arts and Aesthetics. The course is designed to prepare students through intense theoretical input and practical training to develop their intuitive abilities. The students acquire the understanding of creative use of drawing, oil color, watercolor, tempera and other media of Painting. They learn the elements of figurative and non-figurative composition. They develop competence in landscape painting, life study, portraiture and mural design in traditional and nontraditional media. The students also get acquainted with various technical processes of printmaking such as Etching, lithography and wood-cut. At the end of 4th year, students submit a single concept dissertation. The students gain sufficient expertise to apply their skills in related fields of art and craft, such as textile design, interior decoration, creative crafts, book illustration and other areas of design application.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

(ii) Also offers a 2 years Master of Fine Arts (Painting & Visual Communication) Programme consisting of 4 Semesters.

Bachelors of Fine Arts Applied Art and Visual Communications

(ii) Offers a 2 years Master of Fine Arts (Applied Art & Visual Communication) Programme consisting of 4 Semesters.

(iii) Also offers a 3 years Master of Fine Arts (PTPG) (Applied Art & Visual Communication) Programme consisting of 6 Semesters.

Bachelors of Fine Arts Photography

Bachelors of Fine Arts Animation And VFX

The Department of Animation & Visual Communication Offers a 4 year degree programme leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts, in Animation & Visual communication. The programme is open to all those who have passed (10+2) / Intermediate or its equivalent examination. The annual intake is 60. The programme is designed to develop Aesthetics and inborn creative skills to produce a Project Animation Industry, Movies, Electronic Media, Feature Films etc. BFA Animation The objective of this programme is to enable students to explore animation as a creative medium and find solutions in its various divisions including VFX and filmmaking. Students are initially introduced to basic drawing & design skills, which are essential foundation requirements. It enables a broader understanding of the context of design. They are then taken to core domain areas pertaining to animation design, as well as soft skills. In the later semesters, students are exposed to workshops and live project mode of learning where they experiment with various mediums (e.g. 2D, 3D, VFX, Stop motion animation). Learning is supplemented by field visits, case studies and other interactive sessions which are a value addition. Students graduating from this programme find rewarding careers as animators, character designers, storyboard artists, VFX artist as well as creative directors, production managers, consultants and designers in many organizations such as TCS, Cognizant, Green Gold Animation, xentrix studios, MPC, Technicolor, Maukta VFX, FireFliescreative studio, DQ to name only a few.They also have the option to work as freelancers in various animation production houses in India and abroad, or can even become entrepreneurs. The Department organizes Annual Shows, Seminars and Workshops National level and International level where the students are going to participate to display their Creativity and Aesthetics.

SUBJECTS TAUGHT:

• Drawing
• Colour Design
• Visualisation / Conceptual Design
• Storyboarding
• Concept of Animation
• 2 Dimensional Concepts
• 3 Dimensional Concepts
• Visual Effects
• Compositing and Editing
• Lighting
• Rigging & Animation
• Character Animation
• Texturing
• Character Modelling & Set Modelling
• 3D walkthroughs
• Sound Editing

Master of Fine Arts In Painting

The Master of Fine Arts is an intensive four-semester (Two Years) specialization program in advanced creative painting which is designed to encourage students to develop research interest in the subject while exploring new media and motivate them to evolve as individuals with unique artistic idiom. The course consists of both Art History and practical work, which culminate into a Dissertation and final display at our own gallery space. The direct tutelage, studio facility and interactive workshops, which are conducted by eminent artists, aim at honing not only the nuances of artistic skills but also help in understanding the contemporary critical perspectives. The students of the Post Graduate course closely work with informed faculty and visiting artists, who are engaged in mainstream art practice.

Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture

The Masters Programme in Sculpture is designed to give further exposure to the students through theoretical study and practical study. It gives them the scope to experiment and articulate through research and experimental learning.

Master of Fine Arts Applied Art

Master of Fine Arts Photography

(i) Offers a 2 year Master of Fine Arts (Photography & Media Communication) Degree with the annual intake is 20 pupils.

The academic programme consists of four semesters. The Masters programme in Photography & Media Communication offers courses in inter-related studies such as Advanced Digital Photography, Media and Communication, Electronic Media and Communication, Short- Film Making, Advanced Post- Production, Project Work. The programme seeks to develop the technical and aesthetic competence at the advanced level for the students by exposing them to the various aspects of the theory and practice of Photography through lectures, workshops, seminars and exhibitions. The department has well-equipped infrastructure, Digital Computer Labs & Professional video labs etc., and adequately equipped studio. However, proposals for the expansion of the department and purchase of latest equipment have been submitted to the University for Consideration.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

• Advanced Digital Photography
• Media and Communication
• Documentary Film Making
• Short Film Making
• Ad Film Making
• Advanced Post Production
• Project Work

(ii) The Dept. of Photography also conducts Short-Term Certificate Courses in Photography from time to time.