St Joseph's Institute of media Studies (SJIMS)

Department of Communication

Institute of Communication & Media Studies (ICMS)

The Institute of Communication & Media Studies (ICMS) offers a wide range of programmes in graduate and post-graduate studies.


B.Voc. - Digital Media & Animation
B.Voc. Digital Media & Animation (DMA) is a three-year vocational degree course that trains and equips you to be animators, graphic designers, designers of games, immersive media technologies, and digital and traditional arts. You get exposure to the best hands in academia and the industry and hone your skills in accordance to the needs of the industry by the time you graduate. A semester-long internship programme is a highlight of the experiential learning method followed in the pedagogical approach. You are introduced to various techniques and technology related to Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, character design, 2D & 3D Animation, etc. The state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, art and production studio, and experienced faculty from both the industry and academic mentors, give you an opportunity to interact with the best and the latest. Various festivals give you a chance to experiment with and showcase your creativity.

Key features of the programme
• The blended learning environment facilitates a sense of enquiry and equip you as per industry standards.
• Classes handled by experts from both academia and industry. A regularly updated curriculum trains you to be
   relevant and current at any given point of time.
• Regular field visits, workshops and festivals provide you an opportunity to explore ideas beyond the confines
   of the traditional classroom.
• Exciting career opportunities in the field of design, 2D & 3D Animation, gaming, storytelling, multimedia and
   entertainment await you.