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Code of Research Ethics

The University proposes to prepare guidelines on Research ethics to be understood and followed by the staff and students to ensure that the research is conducted in accordance with its

1. To ensure research is conducted in an ethical manner ensuing dignity, lights safety and privacy of the participants and public in general. The Research and Development Cell will create awareness training to the staff and students and check the ethical practices followed by them. The following Research ethics in broad will made mandatory to follow:

  • To promote the objectives of conducting research such as knowledge outcome, truth, innovation avoidance of error.
  • To adhere to the values that are essential to collaborative research work such as trust accountability, mutual respects and fairness.
  • Researcher should be accountable to public and adhere to moral and social values.
  • To build public support for research.

2. The Research ethics will be incorporated in the syllabus of P.G and Ph.D programmes to make the researcher well in advance be aware of the research ethics to be practiced while conducting research and publishing paper.

3. The Students/Staff/Researcher if found to deviate from acceptable research practices such as the following necessary measures and action will be taken.

  • Publishing the same in two different journals without telling the editors
  • Not informing a collaborator of your intent to file a patent in order to make sure that you are the sole inventor.
  • Using an inappropriate statistical technique in order to enhance the significance of your research.
  • Conducting a review of the literature that fails to acknowledge the contributions of other people in the field or relevant prior work.
  • Failing to keep good research records.
  • Sabotaging someone’s work.

4. Review research applications for ethical approval by a Committee constituted by the University.

Courses

Master of Photography & Media Communication

Master of Photography & Media Communication

MFA in Applied Art and Visual Communications

MFA in Applied Art and Visual Communications

Bachelors of Photography & Visual Communication

Bachelors of Photography & Visual Communication

Bachelors of Fine Arts In Painting

Bachelors of Fine Arts In Painting

The Department of Painting & Visual Communication
(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:
  • Drawing and Painting
  • Life Study
  • Composition
  • Still Life Painting
  • Landscape Painting
  • Portraiture
  • Mural Painting
  • Printmaking
  • Etching and Lithography
  • History of Arts
  • Indian and Western Aesthetics
(ii) Also offers a 2 years Master of Fine Arts (Painting & Visual Communication) Programme consisting of 4 Semesters.

Bachelors of Fine Arts in Sculpture

Bachelors of Fine in Arts Sculpture

The Department of Painting & Visual Communication

(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:

  • Drawing and Painting
  • Life Study
  • Composition
  • Still Life Painting
  • Landscape Painting
  • Portraiture
  • Mural Painting
  • Printmaking
  • Etching and Lithography
  • History of Arts
  • Indian and Western Aesthetics

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

BFA in Applied Art and Visual Communications

Bachelors of Fine Arts Applied Art and Visual Communications

The Department of Applied Art & Visual Communication:

(i) Offers a four-year degree programme leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts, in Applied Art & Visual communication.

The programme is open to all those who have passed (10+2). The annual intake is 35. The academic programme consists of four years with a one year common foundation course in the basics of art, the remaining 6 semesters are devoted to professional training. The programme is a combination of Theory, Practical, Practical Training and Project works. The course structure involves fundamentals of advertising and design inputs such as Typography, Illustration, Media Design, Media Management and Photography. The students are sent for a practical media experience in studios & advertising agencies in the 4/2 semester. At the end of the fourth year, final semester; the students submit comprehensive project work and dissertation to complete the degree requirement.

The programme is designed to develop skills evaluated to Advertising Design, Media Design, Graphic Design, Web Design and Publishing Design etc. The Department organizes Annual Show/Exhibition where the Student works are displayed.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

  • Visual Communication
  • Lettering
  • Typography
  • Advertising layout
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Corporate Advertising
  • Poster Design
  • Signage
  • Book Design
  • Package Design
  • Point of Sale
  • Illustration
  • Photography
  • Editorial art
  • Professional Practice

(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 Photography

(i) Offers a 4 year degree programme leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts, in Photography & Visual communication.

The academic programme consists of 8 semesters. The annual intake is 45 (30 as regular and 15 as SSS). The degree programme in Photography & Visual Communication offers courses in inter-related studies such as Photography as Fine Art, Professional Photography, Photo Journalism, Audio Visual Communication, Digital Photography, Computer Graphics & Multimedia and Professional Videography. The programme seeks to develop the technical and aesthetic competence of the students by exposing them to the various aspects of the theory, history 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 DESCRIPTIONS:

  • Evolution of Photography
  • Foundation of Photography
  • Basic Photography
  • Advanced Photography
  • Colour Photography
  • Audio -Visual Application
  • Videography
  • Photo Journalism
  • Commercial Photography
  • Fine Art Photography
  • Computer graphics & Multimedia
  • Advertising Photography
  • Product Photography
  • Food Photography
  • Fashion Photography
  • Industrial Photography
  • Applied Photography
  • Professional Videography
  • Video Editing
  • Non-Linear - Editing
  • Digital Photography

(ii) Offers a 2 years Master of Fine Arts (Photography & Visual Communication) Degree with the annual intake is 25 pupil.

Bachelors of Fine Arts Animation And VFX

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

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

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 Arts

Master of Fine Arts Applied Art

This is a full time post-graduate course that is focused on equipping designers to develop conceptual and technical skills in the area of graphic design, illustration and visualization. A theoretical base in the curriculum in legal aspects of advertising, history of graphic design etc. ensures a comprehensive understanding of the field. Keeping in view the domain, it is focused on practical aspects, and the teaching-learning mode is also designed accordingly. Broadly, the objectives of the programme seek to inculcate:
  • The ability to develop and implement new artistic ideas.
  • Strong observational, research and analytical skills.
  • The ability to solve problems creatively and using initiative.
  • The ability to take criticism constructively.
  • Developing an open mindset to new inspirations and concepts.

Master of
Fine Arts Photography

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.

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  • SPA Placement Coordinator

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    Phone: 040-23319462

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