About the Department
Life and nature around inspire creativity, which the Department of Visual Communication at KG College of Arts and Science brings to the curriculum, providing a real-world educational experience. The curriculum explores intensive production in the areas of Art, Design, Photography, Film Production, Television Programme Production, Animation, Sound Production, and other media production.
Graduates of the Visual Communication programme will develop skills to design websites, create digital and print posters, design game layouts, visualize using 2D/3D technology and handle various departments of filmmaking; which in short opens careers in advertising, digital marketing, technology and movies. The on-campus animation industry gives students early exposure to the latest tools and techniques in the animation industry as well as career opportunities.
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Student Intake
Faculty Strength
Campus Placements
No placements found.
“Decode the Visual…. Design the Future.
In an era where a single image can spark a global conversation, Visual Communication is more than just an academic discipline and it is the universal language of the modern world. Our programme is designed to transform creative thinkers into strategic visual storytellers who can navigate the intersection of art, technology, and social impact.”
Dr. A. Charles
Head, Department of Visual Communication
Dean, Liberal Arts
Member - Academic Council
As a multi-disciplinary creative professional, Dr. Charles enjoys being an Artist, Designer, Musician, and Teacher at the same time. What drives him after a decade of industry experience is his unending curiosity and commitment to the creative process. His strong and sustained association with the Tamil film industry continues to enrich his teaching practice, offering students valuable industry exposure and opportunities for professional growth.
The vision of the department is to bring a holistic approach in media education which centers on the value of creativity added with techniques and aesthetics, encourages problem solving, creative thinking and critical analysis.
To prepare the student through an innovative style of education, offer a transformative experience, generating knowledge and stimulating self-discovery through creative, radical and intellectually rigorous thinking and practice that addresses the career opportunities available in an ever-growing, constantly evolving industry.
The interdisciplinary undergraduate programme offers knowledge of production across various media. The programmes goal is to produce multitalented creative professionals who are capable of leading the future of media production.
Level
Programme
Undergraduation
Animate it. Build it. Bring it to life.
Industry Academia Domain: Creative Design & Immersion Lab
About the Industry Partner — FrameBoxx / JD Education & Training
FrameBoxx and JD Education & Training are among India's most respected creative education institutions, with decades of experience in animation, VFX, game development, UI/UX, and digital media training. Their trainers are working creative professionals — animators, 3D artists, Unity developers, and VFX compositors — who bring live production pipelines and professional quality standards into every session. Through their partnership with KGCAS, they deliver the full B.Sc. Visual Communications curriculum across six structured semesters, culminating in a professionally produced showreel and dedicated placement support.
About The Creative Design & Immersion Lab
A dedicated, industry-powered lab at KGCAS exclusively for B.Sc. Visual Communications students, run entirely by FrameBoxx / JD industry professionals. Students progress through the full creative production pipeline — from digital design and 2D animation through 3D modelling, game and AR/VR development, and motion graphics — using Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate CC, Autodesk Maya, Unity, and After Effects, culminating in a professionally produced showreel and dedicated placement support.
Cultural Achievement
Mr. Vijayakumar G won 5 awards for his short film "Paradise" in different state level competitions.
Awards
(27th to 29th September 2022)
(04th & 05th October 2023)
(2023, 2024, 2025)
(2023, 2024, 2025)
(02nd February 2024)
The Faculty and Research division of the Department brings together experienced academicians and dedicated researchers committed to academic excellence and continuous knowledge advancement. Through research activities, publications, and academic collaborations, the department actively promotes a culture of inquiry, critical thinking, and professional growth.
Dr. A. Charles
Professor and Head of the Department
D. Tony Arpudharaj
Assistant Professor
N. Dhanya Lakshmi
Assistant Professor
Mr. R. Ramanan
Assistant Professor
Dr. S.P. Kirthana
Assistant Professor
Dr. A. Niaz Ahmed
Assistant Professor
P.Gangatharan
Technical Assistant
Recent research and publications from the faculty at the Department of Visual Communication.
The Department boasts dedicated infrastructure designed to support both theoretical and hands-on practical learning.
| S.No. | Specification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Model | HP Pro Tower 280 G9 |
| 2 | Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 – 12500 (6 Cores, up to 3.0 GHz) |
| 3 | Chip-Set | H670 |
| 4 | Memory (RAM) | 8 GB DDR4 |
| 5 | Storage | 512 GB NVMe M.2 SSD |
| 6 | Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| 7 | Monitor | 18” LED Display |
Visual Arts Lab
Digital Drawing and Painting Lab
2D Animation Techniques Lab
Photography and Image Editing Lab
3D Animation Techniques Lab
Digital Graphics and Type Design Lab
Compositing & Visual Effects Lab
Articulation Techniques Lab
UI & UX Design Lab
IKS - Indian Town Planning & Architecture Lab
AI Tools for Design Lab
Digital Film Making Lab
AI for VFX and Animation Lab
Sound Design Lab
AR / VR Production Design Lab
Interior and Space Design Lab
Portfolio Design Lab
Information Design and Data Visualization Lab
