Overview
The Visual Communication , M.A. course from Manipal Academy of Higher Education places a strong emphasis on the comprehension and processing of visual information and encourages students to integrate the six key domains of communication design: aesthetic, functional, historical, symbolic, perceptual, and cultural. This approach helps you in developing visual literacy, visual thinking, visual perception, imaging, and representation for creating impactful branding strategies and other forms of creative communication material. Upon graduation, you will find career opportunities in various industries such as Branding & Advertising, Marketing & Communication, Graphic Design, Publication & Publishing, Retail and Exhibition. They will be well-suited for roles such as Researcher, Academician, Educator, Art Director, Senior Designer or Design Consultant at design houses, corporates, publishing houses, marketing companies, advertising agencies, NGOs, innovation centres, and event management companies.
Career opportunities:
As a graduate of MA in Visual Communication, there are a variety of creative / research / academic areas that you will be eligible to engage with. You will be able to contribute to and make a positive difference in industries such as Branding & Advertising, Marketing & Communication, Graphic Design, Publication & Publishing, Retail and Exhibition. You will be highly effective to work as Researcher, Academician, Educator, Art Director, Senior Designer or Design Consultant at various design houses, corporates, publishing houses, marketing companies, advertising agencies, NGOs, innovation centres and event management companies.
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Courses include:
Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary studios
Workshops
Seminars
Lines of Inquiries (Field work, Case Studies, Investigations, individual or Group Projects, Transdisciplinary Research)
Theory and Understanding
Independent Study
Open Elective
Practice
Exhibitions
Culminating Performances of Understanding (Portfolio, Transdisciplinary research, Projects, Colloquium, Capstone/Dissertation)
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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Campus Location
- Manipal, India
Disciplines
Visual Arts Communication Studies View 23 other Masters in Communication Studies in IndiaExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants should have successfully completed any one of the following:
- NSQF Certification Level 8 in relevent industry sector
- National and International Universities – 3 year Undergraduate Degree including 3 year Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) degree
- National and International Universities – 3 years Undergraduate Degree + 1 year
- Postgraduate Diploma Program (PGDP) from a recognized University
- National and International Universities – 4 years Undergraduate Degree Professional Institute – 5 years Undergraduate Degree
Please note that all awarding bodies must be recognised by state and/or central government institutions. Attach two copies of relevant certificates.
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Applies to youNon-residents4300 USD / year≈ 4300 USD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2796 USD / year≈ 2796 USD / year
Additional Details
Year 2 International - $ 7,800; Year 2 National -INR 4,54,000
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