Outcomes
Programmme Outcomes
1. Students are exposed to the visual arts by learning the basics of various arts and focused deeper learning in the chosen field.
2. The practice of practical, Daily sketches from life, Journal, History of Art, along with the other compulsory papers equip them to tune their skills and be able to apply need fully.
3. The practical’s in the 8 semesters build abilities to recognize their potentials, value, heritage and at the same reciprocate to the contemporary times.
4. History of art will help in understanding the changes each of these fields has undergone over the centuries. It will empower the students to pursue research and documentation, apart it will make them able to critically evaluate their own performances as well as that of the others
5. The technical theories will bring in technical understanding with deeper awareness.
6. The versatility of the field provides job opportunities in various sectors in which creative visualizing and creative thinking is required. It will also equip them to be independent artists and also generate jobs.
Programme Specific Objective
1. Students acquire knowledge in basic Animation principles, Cell animation, Digital animation which is fundamental to the course
2. Students are enabled in Animation film making which encompass both traditional and digital knowledge which is the core training area in this course.
3. Students are capable of apply and work in Instructional Design for Educational contents, Corporate Training, HR training and all training process
4. This Course impart knowledge in Game Art which is one of the preproduction Component of the Game Design
5. The program enable student apply Visual Effects & Animation and to work in Live Action Film industry
6. Students will be able to know how industry functions by exposing to many Industry case studies and visits
Infrastructure
St. Francis College, Koramangala, offers a robust infrastructure designed to support a comprehensive educational experience. Key facilities include:
● Classrooms: Spacious and well-ventilated rooms equipped with modern teaching aids and drawing tables.
● Library: A vast collection of books, journals, and digital resources to support academic research.
● Laboratories: State-of-the-art labs for various disciplines, providing hands-on learning opportunities.
● Auditorium: A large hall for hosting seminars, workshops, and cultural events.
● Sports Facilities: Amenities for both indoor and outdoor sports to promote physical well-being.
● Cafeteria: A hygienic space offering a variety of nutritious meals and snacks.
● Wi-Fi Campus: High-speed internet connectivity throughout the campus to facilitate digital learning.
Value Added Course
Value-added courses can significantly enhance a student’s skill set and provide practical knowledge beyond the regular curriculum. The Department of BVA conducts various Value added courses every semester in order to keep the students in pace with the changing technological demands in industry.
For this purpose ,the college has made MoUs with different companies/institutes for various courses. The courses are designed for 30-50 hours spanning the semester(s), usually conducted on weekends apart from regular classes. These courses are conducted by well qualified industry trainers, where-in both theoretical and hands-on sessions are given. The students are calibrated for their performances via tests, thereby earning them a certificate for the same.
Duration : 30 hrs
Provider: Techbyheart
Certificate: Co-branded certification Techbyheart
This course typically focuses on advanced techniques and specialized skills that go beyond basic photo editing. These courses are designed for people who want to deepen their understanding of Photoshop and apply it professionally in fields like graphic design, photography, marketing, or web design.
• Advanced Photo Editing
• Creative Design Techniques
• Photo Restoration and Enhancement
• 3D and Video Editing Features
• Color Theory and Effects
Duration : 30 hrs
Provider : Techbyheart
Certificate : Co branded certification Techbyheart
This course provides a foundational understanding of digital marketing. It covers core digital marketing principles and practical skills in key areas such as social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, and web analytics. The course blends theoretical learning with hands-on online projects and real-world case studies to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the digital marketing landscape.
Achievements
To be updated
Committee and Governance
Roles and Responsibilities
- Responsibly handling grievances raised by faculty, staff, or students within the department.
- Have regular CRS meetings and report to the Principal and the Director. Address the grievances raised by CRS
- Mediating and resolving conflicts among department members to maintain a healthy working environment.
- Ensuring clear communication channels for expressing grievances and providing a platform for open dialogue.
- Ensuring that department policies related to grievances are clearly defined, and followed.
- Maintaining confidentiality while addressing grievances to protect the privacy of individuals involved.
- Keeping records of grievances, resolutions, and actions taken to track patterns and improve processes.
- Establishing feedback mechanisms to continuously assess and improve the department's functioning.
- Collaborating with the Management and the Principal to address complex grievances or those requiring a broader organisational perspective.
- Conducting regular check-ins with department members to identify and address potential issues before they escalate.
- Monitoring the observance of code of conduct by the department faculties and students and to take corrective measures.
- Collaborating with HOD and Faculties to design, update, and enhance quality of the program, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
- Providing accurate information to students about IA marks awarding criterias and importance of CCE and university semester end exams.
- Facilitating communication amongst the department staff, managing schedules, conducting meetings, and addressing concerns to maintain an effective academic team
- Providing guidance to students on academic matters, overseeing academic advising, and coordinating support services to enhance the overall learning experience.
- Monitoring and maintaining academic standards, assessing program outcomes in association with HOD, and implementing improvements to enhance the quality of education provided.
- Organising academic events, conferences, or workshops that contribute to the intellectual and professional development of students and faculty-support hand to HOD
- Facilitating communication amongst the department staff, managing schedules, conducting meetings, and addressing concerns to maintain an effective academic team
- Providing guidance to students on academic matters, overseeing academic advising, and coordinating support services to enhance the overall learning experience.
- Monitoring and maintaining academic standards, assessing program outcomes in association with HOD, and implementing improvements to enhance the quality of education provided.
- Organising academic events, conferences, or workshops that contribute to the intellectual and professional development of students and faculty - support hand to HOD
- Training and Placement Coordinator is typically responsible for facilitating student training programs, coordinating with placement officers to organise campus recruitment activities.
- Play a key role in enhancing students' employability skills and align training programs with market demands.
- Additionally, coordinating internship opportunities and documentation of the same and conducting career counselling within the department.
- Maintaining a database of students getting placed and documentation of offer letters at the department level.
- Passing on correct information to students sent by the placement officer at proper time regarding the internship, placement offers, openings and to do the necessary follow up and report back.
- Overseeing the activities of the department club.
- Coordinating and organising events, workshops, and activities related to the department's interests and goals.
- Encouraging active participation and engagement among club members, fostering a sense of community.
- Maintaining effective communication channels to disseminate information about club activities, meetings, and updates.
- Collaborating with other clubs, departments, or student organizations to enhance networking and interdisciplinary activities.
- Managing the club's budget, including fundraising efforts through sponsorship and financial planning for events.
- Serving as a liaison between the club and the department faculty or administration, seeking guidance when needed.
- Creating strategies to promote the club and its activities to attract new members and raise awareness.
- Collecting feedback from club members to continuously improve club activities and offerings.
- Keeping records of club meetings, events, and other activities and to maintain documents as per NAAC requirements.
- Ensuring that club activities comply with university policies and regulations
- Curating and collecting relevant content for the department's magazine and newsletter to be published once in 6 months.
- Collaborating with faculty, students, and other contributors to gather articles, updates, and features for publication.
- Reviewing and editing submitted content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to style guidelines.
- Working with designers or utilising design tools to oversee the layout and visual elements of the magazine and newsletter.
- Developing and adhering to a regular publication schedule for both the magazine and newsletter.
- Organising the distribution of the magazine and newsletter, whether in print or digital formats.
- Integrating magazine and newsletter content with departmental social media platforms to enhance visibility.
- Gathering feedback from readers to improve the quality and relevance of future publications.
- Maintaining an archive of past issues for reference and historical documentation.
- Overseeing the updates of the department's activities in the website regularly
- Developing and implementing a social media strategy to promote the department and engage with the audience.
- Managing and updating various social media platforms used by the department, such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram etc.
- Ensuring consistency in branding and messaging across the website and social media channels.
- Actively engaging with the online community by responding to comments, messages, and participating in relevant conversations.
- Using online platforms to promote department events, conferences, and other activities.
- Creating or coordinating the creation of visual content, such as graphics, videos, or infographics, to enhance online presence.
- Addressing and managing any online crises or negative feedback in a professional manner.
- Collaborating with HOD, college timetable coordinator, faculty to plan the department's timetable for each semester.
- Allocating classrooms, labs, and other facilities based on the requirements of courses and faculty availability.
- Organising and scheduling courses, ensuring a logical sequence and avoiding conflicts between class timings.
- Resolving scheduling conflicts, such as overlapping class times or resource constraints, in a timely and efficient manner.
- Developing timetables for each academic term while considering any curriculum changes or updates.
- Finalising the timetable well in advance to enable the technical admin to update in Linways LMS.
- Effectively communicating the finalised timetable to faculty, students, LMS Coordinator/technical admin, Principal and the Management
- Addressing and accommodating special scheduling requests from faculty after consultation with HOD and the college timetable coordinator.
- Managing updates and changes to the timetable throughout the semester, communicating revisions promptly.
- Ensuring the accuracy of data input and timetable information to prevent errors specially with subject names, subject codes as per university syllabus.
- Collaborating with other academic units or departments to coordinate schedules and avoid conflicts in shared resources.
- Overseeing the monitoring of student attendance for classes within the department and collaborating with class teachers to generate attendance shortage reports and do the necessary follow up as per the guidelines from the attendance committee.
- Collecting and maintaining accurate attendance records for all courses and academic programs.
- Collaborating with faculty to ensure timely submission of attendance reports and addressing any discrepancies.
- Implementing and enforcing departmental attendance policies, in alignment with the institution's guidelines.
- Working to improve student attendance by implementing strategies to enhance engagement and participation.
- Communicating attendance policies and expectations to students and their parents, addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
- Implementing intervention strategies for students with consistently poor attendance, including counselling or academic support referrals.
- Collection of undertaking forms for not maintaining minimum percentage of attendance signed by the student and parents. Addressing the serious complication of the same in line with university rules and regulations
- Keeping detailed and organised attendance records for compliance and reporting purposes.
- Collaborating with departmental and institutional administration to ensure alignment with overall attendance policies and procedures.
- Identification of students with arrears to arrange for remedial classes and identification of slow learners with the help of class teachers and scheduling revision classes in consultation with the Department HOD
- Collaborating with faculty to identify topics or subjects that may require additional attention for slow learners and to reinforce key concepts and provide additional support for slow learners.
- Planning and organising remedial classes to address specific subjects where challenges are faced by students.
- Developing and coordinating peer learning programs to encourage collaboration among students, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Facilitating peer mentoring relationships to pair students who excel in certain subjects with those who may need additional support.
- Coordinating with faculty and administrators to allocate resources such as classrooms, materials, and support staff for remedial and revision sessions.
- Communicating with students to inform them about available resources, remedial classes, and peer learning opportunities.
- Regularly monitoring the progress of students participating in remedial or revision classes
- Establishing feedback mechanisms to gather input from both students and faculty regarding the effectiveness of remedial and peer learning programs.
- Collaborating with counselling services to address any underlying non-academic challenges that may impact students' learning.
- Keeping records of student participation, progress, and outcomes from remedial, revision, and peer learning initiatives including timetable, attendance, lesson plan, geo tagged photos
- Identifying and researching potential industries and companies suitable for educational visits in consultation with HODS.
- Planning and coordinating the logistics of industrial visits, including transportation, accommodation (if needed), and scheduling.
- Obtaining necessary permissions and coordinating with industry representatives to facilitate the visit and required permissions should be sought from the HOD, Principal and the Management
- Communicating details of the industrial visit to students, including itinerary, safety guidelines, and objectives through a circular. If it is arranged in outstation, parents consent letter must be obtained and it is mandatory.
- Aligning the industrial visit with educational objectives, ensuring relevance to the curriculum and learning goals.
- Ensuring the implementation of safety measures during the visit and providing guidelines to students as per the requirements from specific industries.
- Planning and organising follow-up activities such as discussions, presentations, or reports to reinforce learning from the visit.
- Gathering feedback from students and faculty to assess the effectiveness of the industrial visit.
- Managing the budget allocated for industrial visits, including cost negotiation with service providers.
- Keeping records of the planning process, communication, and outcomes of each industrial visit.
- Assessing the value and potential of ongoing and future partnerships with industries for educational purposes.
- Collaborating with relevant faculty members to ensure the alignment of the industrial visit with academic goals.
- Maintenance of a complete set of reports of educational visits with geo tagged photos.
- Gathering and compiling academic performance data, including examination results and other relevant metrics from admin office
- Getting the result analysis done from the respective class coordinator from time to time or as and when results are published by the university.
- Analysing departmental results to identify trends, patterns, and areas of improvement or success.
- Collaborating with faculty members to discuss and interpret result analysis, addressing specific concerns or achievements in consultation with HOD and Principal
- Identifying patterns in student performance, such as common challenges or areas where students excel.
- Offering recommendations based on the result analysis to improve teaching methods, curriculum design, or student support services.
- Establishing a feedback loop with faculty and administrators to continuously improve academic outcomes.
- Suggesting or implementing support programs for students who may need additional assistance based on the result analysis.
- Effectively communicating result analysis findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders, including faculty, HOD, Principal and the Management.
- Submission of records to IQAC as and when asked for auditing purposes.
- Distributing meeting agenda after finalising and consulting HOD to all the department staff members.
- Taking accurate and detailed minutes during meetings, capturing discussions, decisions, and action items.
- Reviewing and editing meeting documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
- Using standardised templates for meeting agendas, minutes, and related documents as given by IQAC to maintain consistency.
- Distributing meeting documents and minutes to relevant stakeholders after meetings and should be readily available whenever needed by the Principal and the Management for review or for inspection purposes.
- Tracking and following up on action items and decisions made during meetings to ensure timely implementation.
- Creating and maintaining an organised archive of meeting documents for future reference and audit purposes.
- Assessing the needs and interests of students and faculty to identify potential value-added programs in consultation with HOD.
- Developing and designing value-added programs that complement the academic curriculum and enhance students' skills by collaborating with industries, professionals, and/or resource partners.
- Identify the potential vendors, select and finalise the syllabus content, periodical evaluation process & feedback to monitor the progress, Final evaluation process and certification, etc. in consultation with other faculties, HOD and Principal / Vice Principal.
- Get the sample MoU from the vendor and in consultation with Principal / Vice Principal, and Director /Asst. Director finalise it and sign before starting the course.
- Exploring MOOCs courses through SWAYAM, Skill India and other platforms, identification of right certification for the students and motivating them to complete it and take proctored exam to get the benefit of credit transfer to their respective ABC.
- Managing the budget allocated for value-added programs, including cost negotiation and resource allocation.
- Collaborating the value-added programs into the timetable and monitoring the progress.
- Promoting and encouraging student participation in value-added programs to enhance their learning experience.
- Focusing on skill development initiatives that contribute to students' personal and professional growth.
- Assessing the effectiveness of value-added programs through evaluations and gathering feedback from participants.
- Keeping detailed records of each value-added program, including participant lists, outcomes, and feedback.
- Analysing the success and challenges of previous programs to continuously improve and tailor future initiatives.
- Ensuring that value-added programs align with institutional policies and regulations.
- Ensuring the department faculties and students data is organised, and accessible. This involves overseeing data input, modification, and extraction processes from the EXAT Module of Linways and SFDocs (Cloud)
- Ensuring the accuracy and quality of data through implementing data validation processes, performing regular audits within the department, and resolving data inconsistencies with the guidance of HOD
- Implementing and maintaining data security measures to protect sensitive information especially pertaining to students
- Working closely with the Data Management team of the college to understand their data needs and requirements. Collaborating with technical admins, and other stakeholders to ensure all data is up to date.
- Developing and enforcing data management policies and procedures. This includes defining data standards, naming conventions, and guidelines to maintain consistency amongst the departments.
- Providing training and support to department staff on data management tools and practices. Ensuring that staff members are aware of and adhere to data management policies.
- Implementing improvements to enhance overall data management efficiency and effectiveness in consultation with the data management team and approval from the Principal and the Management.
- Creating an opportunity for the student to participate in the academic events like workshops, students' seminars, conferences, student panel talks and many other with the permission of the HOD, Principal and the Management
- Maintaining a database of students who are participating in the events. Post the completion of events, certificate of participation and/or Certificate of excellence and other details should be collected.
- Master data should be ready and submitted as and when asked for it by the HOD, Principal and the Management.
Clubs
About the Club - Vibgyor Club
Vibgyor -BVA Club is a dynamic creative platform specifically designed for Bachelor of Visual Arts students. The club aims to foster creativity by organizing a wide range of events, competitions, and workshops that challenge students to explore their artistic potential.
With a focus on enhancing both practical and theoretical aspects of visual arts, Vibgyor -BVA Club provides a space for students to develop their skills, collaborate, and engage with like-minded peers. Through its innovative programs, the club encourages artistic expression and growth within the visual arts community.
Vision
To be a leading creative space that fosters artistic innovation, encourages professional growth, and cultivates a strong sense of community among Bachelor of Visual Arts students.
Mission
Vibgyor -BVA Club strives to provide an inclusive, supportive, and stimulating environment for visual arts students to explore their creative potential. Through engaging events, collaborative projects, and skill-building opportunities, we aim to empower students to become confident, skilled, and forward-thinking artists.
Objectives
To enhance creativity among visual arts students through diverse activities and events.
To provide a platform for students to showcase their artwork and gain exposure.
To promote collaboration and teamwork within the visual arts community.
To facilitate workshops and seminars that develop both technical and conceptual artistic skills.
To encourage interdisciplinary learning by involving students from various related disciplines.
Policy:
Event Organization: Hosting art exhibitions, competitions, and creative challenges that inspire students to push the limits of their creativity.
Workshops & Seminars: Conducting educational sessions on various aspects of visual arts, including techniques, history, and emerging trends.
Networking Opportunities: Connecting students with professionals, artists, and industry experts for career development.
Creative Collaborations: Fostering interdisciplinary projects with other departments to broaden students' perspectives.
Community Engagement: Organizing events that involve the wider student community, encouraging collaboration, interaction, and shared experiences
Roles and Responsibilities
A. Executive Committee:
President:
• Provide leadership and oversee all club activities.
• Represent the club in external engagements.
• Ensure alignment of activities with the club’s mission and vision.
• Develop concepts and themes for club activities
Vice-President:
• Assist the president and take charge in their absence.
• Maintain a connection between the club and faculty advisors.
• Plan and execute workshops, competitions, and exhibitions.
• Collaborate with industry professionals for guest lectures.
• Ensure smooth logistics for all club activities.
Treasurer:
• Manage club funds and budget allocations.
• Maintain financial transparency and prepare reports.
• Organize fundraising events and sponsorships to club for various projects and events
Secretary:
• Handle club documentation, including meeting minutes and reports.
• Assist in executing Field Visit & practical interior design tasks.
• Stay updated with trends and suggest innovative ideas.
Events Coordinator:
• Plans and organizes club events, workshops, and guest lectures.
• Coordinates logistics and promotion for club events.
B. General Members:
• Attend club meetings and events.
• Actively participate in discussions and activities.
• Contribute to the club's goals and objectives.
• Adhere to the club's code of conduct and policies.
• Respect other members and contribute to a positive club environment.
C. Faculty Advisor
• Provides guidance and support to the club.
• Reviews club activities and financial matters.
• Ensures the club operates in accordance with university regulations.
III. Disciplinary Procedures:
Any violation of the Code of Conduct will be addressed by the Executive Committee. Depending on the severity of the violation, actions may be initiated.
Programme Report Year Wise
Summary 2019-20
No of Workshop/Seminar/FDP/Conference Attended By Students/Faculties: 07
No of Workshop/Seminar/FDP/Conference Organized By Department: 04
No of Paper Publications from Department: 02
No of Grants/ Consultancy Work from Department: 00
No of Companies involved in Internship: 10
No of Companies involved in Industry Visit: 02
No of Intra/Inter department Activities Conducted: 20
No of Students/Staffs Participated in Outreach Programme: 02
Summary 2020-21
No of Workshop/Seminar/FDP/Conference Attended By Students/Faculties: 20
No of Workshop/Seminar/FDP/Conference Organized By Department: 04
No of Paper Publications from Department: 02
No of Grants/ Consultancy Work from Department: 0
No of Companies involved in Internship: 95
No of Companies involved in Industry Visit: 01
No of Intra/Inter department Activities Conducted: 46
No of Students/Staffs Participated in Outreach Programmes: 5
