Bachelors of Studies in Media & Communication Studies - Visual Effects & Animation
The Bachelor of Studies (BS) in Media & Communication Studies (Visual Effects & Animation) is an innovative undergraduate program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of visual storytelling, animation techniques, and special effects.
Programme overview
Degree programme: BS Media & Communication Studies · Faculty: Liberal Arts & Humanities · Department: Media Art & Design · Duration: 4 years (8 semesters) · Eligibility: 12 years of education.
The Bachelor of Studies (BS) in Media & Communication Studies (Visual Effects & Animation) is an innovative undergraduate program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of visual storytelling, animation techniques, and special effects. Skills essential for creating captivating digital content across film, television, gaming, advertising, and interactive media.
The curriculum blends creative and technical training to equip students with expertise in 3D modeling, character animation, motion graphics, visual effects, compositing, digital cinematography, and sound design. Through hands on projects, internships, and a capstone experience, students gain practical exposure that enhances their professional readiness and creative excellence.
Curriculum
Course breakdown: General Education (34 credit hours, 15 courses) · Core Courses (84 credit hours, 28 courses) · Interdisciplinary courses (12 credit hours, 4 courses) · Internship (3 credit hours) · Capstone (3 credit hours) · Total: 136 credit hours across 49 courses.
Semester 1
- Intro to Media & Communication Studies (MJ)
- Drawing Perspectives (MJ)
- Digital Photography (MJ)
- Quantitative Reasoning-I (GE)
- Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (GE)
- Functional English (GE)
Semester 2
- Introduction to Advertising & Public Relations (MJ)
- Fundamentals of Design (MJ)
- Quantitative Reasoning-II (GE)
- Psychology (GE)
- Expository Writing (GE)
- Global Sustainability (GE)
- Fahm ul Quran-I / Ethics for Non-Muslims (GE)
Semester 3
- Graphics Design (MJ)
- Professional Communication (ID)
- Philosophy & Critical Thinking (ID)
- Foreign Language (GE)
- Religious Education / Ethics for non-Muslim students (GE)
- Pakistan Studies (GE)
- Fahm ul Quran-II / Ethics for Non-Muslims (GE)
Semester 4
- Development Support Communication (MJ)
- Motion Graphics (MJ)
- Camera & Lighting Techniques (MJ)
- Media and Communication Theories (MJ)
- Civics and Community Engagement (GE)
- Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan (GE)
- Entrepreneurship (GE)
Semester 5
- Storyboarding & Idea Development (MJ)
- Content Writing for Media & Digital Platforms (MJ)
- Video Editing & Color Grading (MJ)
- Media Ethics & Laws in Pakistan (Cyber Laws & Ethics) (MJ)
- AI & Data Analytics in Media (ID)
- Classical Drama (ID)
Semester 6
- Digital Compositing (MJ)
- Sound Designing (MJ)
- Advanced Production Techniques (MJ)
- Internship
- Concept Art & Character Design
- 2D Animation
Semester 7
- Documentary Production (MJ)
- Generative AI (MJ)
- 3D Character Methodology
- 3D Character Animation
- 3D Camera, Lighting, Texturing & Rendering
- Research Methodology (MJ)
Semester 8
- Media Enterprise Management
- Visual Effects & Simulation
- Rigging & Skinning
- Capstone Project
Admission & eligibility
Intermediate or equivalent (12 Years of Education)
Career opportunities
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