.::Welcome to Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Kochi

DEPARTMENT oF Visual Media and Communication

The Department of Visual Media and Communication at Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Kochi has pioneered a uniquely incorporated combination of innovative media theories and practical works, designed to foster the critical understanding and creative use of the audio-visual media.

Department has excellent infrastructure with recording studio, post-production facilities, lighting systems, modern video and still cameras, high end multimedia work stations, more than 500 film classics, books, digital library archive and faculty with professional experience.

Media Department provides an equal blend of practice and theory on our Under-graduate and Post-graduate programme. Over the last seven years we have been able to prepare students for a life time work in a hastily changing field rather than training for the industry of the day.

Post Graduate Courses offered
Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (M.J.M.C)
Master of Fine Arts (Visual Media)
1. Animation and Content Management
2. Applied Art and Advertising

Under Graduate Courses offered
B. Sc. (Visual Media)

Research Areas
Science Communication, Visual Communication, Media Ethics, Visual Arts, Semantic Web.

Faculty Details

Core Resource Faculty

	Dr. P. P. Vijayalakshmi drppvijayalakshmi@gmail.com Ph. D., M. A., PGCTE (CIFL, Hyderabad) Professor - (H.O.D.) Research Supervisor Areas of Interest: Communicative English, Fine Arts and Media Experience: 37 years of teaching in Collegiate Education Service, including 10 years in research. (Also serving in our Department of English and Languages)
	Prof. C. S. Jayaram M. A. in English Language and Literature Professor Areas of Interest: Visual Arts and Film Studies Experience: Retired Professor. 39 years of academic experience, including teaching History of visual arts - Indian and Wastern, Theory of composition, screenplay Writing and Paintings. Presented papers in international conferences. Published books on Samakaleena Soundarya Sastram[Contemporary Aesthetics] , Kerala: The Verdant Land , Malayalam Translation of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. (Also serving our Department of English and Languages)
	Prof. S. Jayaprakash M.A.(Journalism and Mass Communications), M.H.R.M., M.A.(Literature), L. L. M. PG Diploma (Sanskrit), PG Diploma (Journalism and Mass Communication), M.Phil. Professor Areas of Interest: Mass Communication, Journalism and Law, Media Ethics and Laws. Experience: 29 years of experience in teaching and industry.
	Hari S. Kartha M. A. (Economics), M. J. (Master of Journalism), PG Diploma in Journalism Professor Areas of Interest: Print and Visual Media, Business Journalism Experience: 31 years experience including teaching and industry. Eminent journlist and panelist for various Media Channels. Served reputed Print Medias like Reuters, Times of India... He holds various positions like Special Correspondent , Stringer, Columnist, Panelist, Chief Editor, etc in renowned National and International media. Presently Manager (Innovations) Amrita TV .
	Kumar Chellappan M. A., Diploma in Video Production Professor Areas of Interest: Radio and TV Journalism, Web Journalism Experience: 29 years of industrial experience including 5 years teaching. Served reputed Medias like Deccan Chronicle , Doordarshan and Asianet. He holds various positions like Principal Correspondent, Producer (News) and Website Editor in media.
	L. Vinod vinodlaxman@gmail.com M.F.A. (Applied Arts), UGC-NET(Visual Art), Diploma in Advanced Computer Arts, Doing Part-Time Research Asst. Professor Areas of Interest: Visual Art, Applied Art, Advertising, Art History, Aesthetics, Semiotics. Experience: 6 years in the Advertising Industry as Visualizer and Art Director. 9 years in Teaching and Academics including Research. Presented papers in national seminar.
	Swaroopa Kartha swaroopakartha@gmail.com M.C.J., M.A. (English) Asst. Professor Areas of Interest:Journalism, Advertising Copy Writing. Experience: 17 years industrial experience as Copywriter and Creative Head in Advertising Industry. 2 years teaching experience. (Also serving in our Department of English and Languages)
	T. Varun Prabha varunprabha@gmail.com M. F. A. (Visual Media), UGC-NET(Mass Communication and Journalism) Asst. Professor Areas of Interest: Video Production, Photography, Direction. Experience: 4 years teaching experience.
	Geetha R. Pai rgitapai@gmail.com M. A., B. Ed., M. Phil Asst. Professor Areas of Interest: Literature and Communication Experience: 11 years experience in teaching. (Also Serving in our Department of English and Languages)
	R. Sanju sanjurnair@gmail.com M. F. A. (Visual Media), Advanced Diploma in Multimedia , Doing Part-Time Research Asst. Professor Areas of Interest: Videography, Audiography, Video Editing Experience: 8 years academic experience, including 2 years in research and one year in industry.
	K. R. Muralikrishnan mk.krishna@gmail.com B. Sc. (CS), Diploma in Digital Multimedia Asst. Manager (Graphics) Areas of Interest: Video Editing, Graphic Designing Experience: 15 years industrial experience in Multimedia development.
	Sunij S Nair sunijsnair@gmail.com M.C.A, Arena Animation Academy Specialist Programmer Asst. Professor Areas of Interest: UI Designing / Developing, Internet Advertising / Marketing, W3 Standards, Web Programming, Object Oriented Technology, Video Game Production. Experience: Creative UI designing/developing Consultant. 4 years experiences in IT Industry as Web Designer / Visualizer and UI Developer. 4 years experience in teaching.
	Vidya R vidyalakshmi.ram@gmail.com M. A. (Communication), M. Phill (Communication) Asst. Professor Areas of Interest: Mass Communication, Media Analysis, Journalism Experience: 6 years experience in teaching. Presented papers in international seminars.
	Harikrishnan D harikrishnans.chat@gmail.com M.F.A. (Visual Media), Advanced Diploma in 2D and 3D Animation Asst. Professor Areas of Interest: Motion Graphics, Visual Effects, Design Management, Photography Experience: 9 years industrial experience as Animator/ Graphic Artist. 2 years academic experience in teaching.
	Vimal Krishnan. R vimalkrishnan@gmail.com M.S. in Communication, UGC-NET Asst. Professor Areas of Interest: Film studies, film theory, early cinema, philosophy of film, cultural studies. Experience: 2 years industrial experience.
	M. A. Krishnakumar krishnakumar.asas@gmail.com M. F. A. (Visual Media) Lecturer Areas of Interest: Video Production, Photography, Direction. Experience: 5 years teaching experience.
	Smitha Nambiar smhnair@gmail.com M.A. (Advertising & PR), Diploma in Business Management Lecturer Areas of Interest: Advertising, Video/ Film production. Experience: 10 years industrial experience and 3 years experience in teaching. Experience in Pre-production and production of Ad Films and feature films.
	Aparna Namboodiri aparnasumith0@gmail.com B. A. (History), PG Diploma in Journalism Developer (Visual Media) Areas of Interest: Programme Production, Documentary Direction, Script Writing. Experience: 12 years industrial experience as Chief Reporter and Sub Editor in various Media. 1 year experience in teaching.
	Radharamanan B. Sc. (Chemistry), PG Diploma in Videography Professional Cinematographer and Videograher Areas of Interest: Videography, Photography Experience: 25 years experience as Cinematographer in Film industry including 9 years experience in teaching.
	Manju R. Nair manjukattoor@gmail.com B. Sc. (CS), Certificate in Graphic Designing, Certificate in Java. Asst. Instructor Areas of Interest: Graphic & Web Designing, Animation.
	C. V. Praveenkumar praveenkumarcv1980@gmail.com Administrative Assistant

Visiting Faculty

P. Rajan
B. L. (Degree in Law)
Areas of Interest: Journalism, Media Ethics

Manoj K. Das
M. A. (English), PG Diploma in Journalism
Diploma in Creative Writing
Resident Editor, Times of India, Kochi
Areas of Interest: Print, Visual and Web Journalism

P. J. Cherian
DFT, B. Sc.
Areas of Interest: Video, Film

T. Kaladharan
Diploma in Drawing and Painting
Renowned Artist, Sculptor and Secretary, Kerala Kalapeetham

Ramesh Ramakrishnan
B. Sc. (Mathematics), Diploma in Sound Recording and Sound Engineering)
Areas of Interest: Sound Recording and Sound Engineering
Presently, Head of Audio Department - Amrita TV.

Manoj Sebastian
B. A., Diploma in Video Post Production
Areas of Interest: TV, Film

A. K. Haridas
Diploma in Fine Arts and Applied Arts
Areas of Interest: Painting and Drawing

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