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Creative Design & Immersion Lab

Department of Visual Communications

Animate it. Build it. Bring it to life.

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.

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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.

Why This Course?

Industry trainers deliver every session — active animators, VFX artists, and game developers

Structured path: Digital Design → 2D Animation → 3D & Maya → Unity & AR/VR → After Effects & Motion Graphics

Covers the exact toolchain that animation studios, gaming companies, and VFX firms hire for

Unity introduced in Semester III — the world's most widely used game engine and AR/VR platform

Graduates leave with a studio-standard showreel, portfolio, and placement support through FrameBoxx / JD's national creative industry network

Innovation Labs at a Glance

B.Sc. Visual Communications — Creative Design & Immersion Track

Cybersecurity Semester Plan
Semester Focus Area
Semester I Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
Semester II Adobe Animate CC & Maya
Semester III Unity
Semester IV Adobe After Effects
Semester V Portfolio Development
Semester VI Placement Support

Course curriculum

I
Semester I
Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop — layers, masking, retouching, compositing, and photo manipulation
Adobe Illustrator — vector drawing, typography, logo design, and illustration
Colour theory, visual hierarchy, and design fundamentals
Digital asset creation for photography, advertising, and visual communication
Introduction to brand identity and visual storytelling
II
Semester II
Adobe Animate CC & Maya
Adobe Animate CC — frame-by-frame animation, motion tweens, and interactive animations
Principles of animation — timing, spacing, squash and stretch, anticipation, and follow-through
Autodesk Maya— 3D modelling, rigging basics, and character animation fundamentals
Introduction to the 3D production pipeline — modelling, texturing, lighting, and rendering
Creating short animation sequences and animated assets for visual communication
III
Semester III
Unity
Introduction to Unity — interface, scenes, objects, and components
Game design fundamentals — mechanics, storytelling, and player experience
C# scripting basics for interactive behaviour and game logic
Building 2D and 3D interactive experiences in Unity
Introduction to AR and VR development using Unity
Publishing and deploying interactive projects
IV
Semester IV
Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects — composition, keyframing, and motion graphics production
Visual effects — green screen compositing, particle effects, and motion tracking
Typography in motion — animated title sequences and kinetic typography
Sound design integration and audio-visual synchronisation
Creating broadcast-quality motion graphics, video intros, and explainer animations
Capstone project — an independently produced film or motion graphics project
V
Semester V
Portfolio Development
Curating a professional creative portfolio across all disciplines— design, animation, VFX, and interactive media
Showreel production — editing and presenting animation, motion graphics, and VFX work
Portfolio platforms — Behance, Vimeo, and personal creative websites
Personal branding, client communication, and professional presentation skills
Preparation for creative industry interviews and studio assessments
VI
Semester V
Placement Support
Showreel and portfolio finalisation for animation, VFX, gaming, and media industry recruitment
Mock interviews — portfolio reviews, creative briefs, and HR rounds
Freelancing and independent production orientation
Active placement facilitation through FrameBoxx / JD's industry network

Certifications & Outcomes

Students completing the lab are prepared for industry-relevant certifications in Adobe Creative Cloud, UI/UX design, and Unity, aligned with FrameBoxx / JD Education & Training's framework and communicated at the start of each academic year.

B.Sc. Visual Communications graduates are equipped for roles including:

01

Motion Graphics Designer

02

2D / 3D Animator

03

VFX Artist & Compositor

04

Game Designer / Unity Developer

05

AR / VR Content Creator

06

Character Animator

07

Broadcast Media Designer

08

Freelance Animation & Motion Graphics Professional