Visual Communication

Hi,
The course offers students openings in the media industry and advertising industry as art directors, copy writers and account executives; in the television industry as programme executive, camera man and editor; in the film industry as directors, actors and art directors; in IT field as web designers, computer graphics artists and animation personnel, interface designers; in the photography industry as photo journalists, advertising photographer, fashion photographer, industrial photographer and wildlife photographer.
Best Schools:
Loyola College, Chennai,
St Josephs College, Bangalore
Course overview:
An undergraduate programme gives students the expertise to build a career as a creative professional in advertising, design and related fields. You can even go on to do a Masters programme in visual communication or specialise in other areas such as films, journalism, animation, etc.
Career avenues:
Journalism, animation, graphic artists, film production, advertising, industrial design.

Hi Subhiksha,
A comprehensive plan in studies will help the candidates to reach their target. The candidate need to follow the plan and should manage the time well in advance. The time table for the study plan should be in tune with the daily needs and schedule of the candidate. They can find their own comfort zones for studies or can opt for combine studies which proved to be very effective in many cases. The candidates who need some help in preparation can opt for coaching centers like Ariestechsoft, Pathway, Resonance etc.
Ladders in preparing for the Exam
The success and failure of the candidate for an exam depends on his preparation for the exam. The candidate should make sure that the time he spends in preparing is utilized to its maximum. They can opt different methods while preparing, based on his own convenience and should be beneficial .The candidate can divide the syllabus into toughest part and easy part, so that they can allot more time in preparing the toughest part. They can take rest in between so that they will feel relaxed. This will reduce the stress and increase their confidence. Most importantly, the candidates need to acquire the skill of time management which helps them to tackle the exam with ease.
All the best.

Hi RV,
A book with colourful images attracts more attention than a book with just pure simple text. Visual Communication is all about communicating ideas with the help of visual aid, making the communication interesting and easy to understand.
It is one of those few careers which combine the serenity of art and the modernity of technology. A visual communication designer is a professional who uses various technological tools, devices and mediums to bring out a message through a visual form such as photos, videos etc.
Courses in Visual Communication examine the nature, use, and role of messages among individuals, small groups, organizations, and society in whatever form they assume - oral, written, visual, mediated, and technological communication.
A career as a visual communication specialist involves activities such as producing promotional videos, advertisements, illustrations, signs and logos etc.
The major techniques used in visual communication are:PhotographyVideo ProductionGraphic DesignTypography (You draw your letters instead of write them.)IllustrationWeb DesignBusiness Design Identity, Packaging & ResearchPrint & ProductionDigital & Interactive DesignSpatial Design
In order to be eligible for this programme, students should have secured a minimum of 60% marks at Higher & Senior Secondary level (10th& 12th) (Any Stream). Almost every enterprise requires a certain number of designers to work behind them in order to make their services and products appear better.
Top Colleges
Following are some of the popular courses offered as a part of the Visual Communication programme in most universities, colleges and institutes:
Business Design - Courses include Branding & Identity Design, Information Design, Social Communication, Research Methods, Packaging Design, Marketing Communication Design, and Exhibition/Environmental Graphics.
Interactive Design - Courses include the development of 3D and 2D media, Interaction Design, User interface Design, Website Design, Motion Graphics and Screen based narrative design.
Print & Production - Courses include Typography, Letterform Design, Layout Design, Creative Binding Techniques, Printing & Finishing Methods, Printing Mediums, Publication Design and Photography for Communication and History of Design.
Experimentation & Exploration - Courses include Experimental Typography, Calligraphy, Games/Toy design, and Comic/Graphic Novella design.
All the best.