Semester-wise Syllabi & Course Structure
COE Academic PortalThe curricula and semester syllabi for the Department of Visual Communication are formulated under autonomous academic regulations following Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Outcome-Based Education (OBE) guidelines set by UGC and Bharathidasan University.
Programme: B.Sc Visual Communication
| S.No | Semester | Course Code | Course / Subject Title | Category | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semester I | VIS101 | Introduction to Communication & Visual Language | Core Course | 4 |
| 2 | Semester I | VIS102 | Drawing, Color Theory & Visual Arts Studio | Core Course | 4 |
| 3 | Semester I | LAB101 | Visual Arts & Illustration Lab | Practical Lab | 2 |
| 4 | Semester II | VIS201 | Principles of Graphic Design & Visual Typography | Core Course | 4 |
| 5 | Semester II | VIS202 | Digital Still Photography & Lighting Aesthetics | Core Course | 4 |
| 6 | Semester II | LAB201 | Digital Image Editing Studio Lab | Practical Lab | 2 |
| 7 | Semester III | VIS301 | Audiovisual Media, Screenplay & Script Writing | Core Course | 5 |
| 8 | Semester III | VIS302 | Cinematography & Single Camera Production | Core Course | 4 |
| 9 | Semester III | LAB301 | Studio Photography & Audio Lab | Practical Lab | 2 |
| 10 | Semester IV | VIS401 | Television Studio Production & Multi-Camera Setup | Core Course | 5 |
| 11 | Semester IV | VIS402 | Non-Linear Video Editing & Color Grading | Core Course | 4 |
| 12 | Semester IV | LAB401 | Non-Linear Editing Suite Lab (Premiere/FCP) | Practical Lab | 2 |
| 13 | Semester V | VIS501 | Advertising Strategies, Branding & PR | Core Course | 5 |
| 14 | Semester V | VIS502 | 3D Modeling, Texturing & Animation Basics | Core Course | 4 |
| 15 | Semester V | LAB501 | 3D Animation Studio Lab | Practical Lab | 2 |
| 16 | Semester VI | VIS601 | Film Appreciation, Genre Studies & World Cinema | Core Course | 5 |
| 17 | Semester VI | VIS602 | Media Ethics, Broadcast Regulations & Copyrights | Core Course | 4 |
| 18 | Semester VI | PRJ601 | Short Film / Documentary Capstone Portfolio | Project Work | 4 |
Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) carries 25% weightage and End Semester Autonomous Examinations (ESE) carry 75% weightage. Detailed syllabi units, reference books, and lab manuals are hosted on the Controller of Examinations (COE) portal.