The Cuckoo International Film Awards (CIFA) on 7.10.2023
The Department of Visual Communication of SA College of Arts and Science hosted The Cuckoo International Film Awards (CIFA), a remarkable cinematic experience on October 7, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Esteemed institutions and movie enthusiasts have participated in this prestigious event. CIFA has earned global recognition as a festival and competition celebrating independent cinema and short films. It offers a platform for content providers to exhibit their creative prowess and connect with industry professionals worldwide. This event fosters knowledge exchange and encourages global recognition in the realm of filmmaking. The chief guest for this year's CIFA screening event is none other than the acclaimed Indian filmmaker and screenwriter, Seenu Ramasamy.
An inaugurated the new high-end editing systems on 20.09.2023
The honourable principal Dr. Malathi Selvakkumar and Director Dr. Sayi Sathyvathi of SA College of Arts And Science An inaugurated the new high-end editing systems on 20.09.2023 20 September 2023. Five new state-of-the-art editing systems were installed in the shooting lounge for a better learning experience.
Here are a few snippets from the inaugural ceremony.
The grand screening of the Rameswaram International Film Festival on 14.09.2023
The Department of Visual Communication hosted the grand screening of the Rameswaram International Film Festival on 14 September 2023 from 2:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Preview Theatre of SA College of Arts and Science. The trailer launch of Veeman and the screening of three international short films were conducted. Little Turtle, Life on Edge, and Food & Design were the movies that were screened. The students had the opportunity to speak to the directors and crew members of the film over Skype.
G20 INTERCOLLEGIATE COMPETITIONS 2023
The short film 'Aval' directed by Mr. Suryaprakash of II BSc Visual Communication bagged the second prize in the short film competition at the G20 INTERCOLLEGIATE COMPETITIONS 2023 organised by All India Radio and Ethiraj College. The students competed with entries from 30+ colleges across South India. The team received the award from Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, honourable Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry on 03 September 2023. 15 Students and 2 faculty members (Dr. R Srinivasan and Mr. Ziegen Paul) were present for the Award Ceremony held at Vani Mahal.
The award winning short film ‘Aval’ directed by Mr. Suryaprakash of II BSc Visual Communication
The award winning short film 'Aval' directed by Mr. Suryaprakash of II BSc Visual Communication was screened in the preview theatre of SA College of Arts and Science on 30 August 2023. Honourable correspondent of the college Mr. P Venkatesh Raja, Director Dr. V Sayi Sathyavathi and Principal Dr. Malathi Selvakkumar attended the screening.
The Department of Visual Communication of SA College of Arts and Science organised a Social Media De-Addiction Awareness Programme on 30.08.2023
The Department of Visual Communication of SA College of Arts and Science organised a Social Media De-Addiction Awareness Programme on 30.08.2023. The awareness programme began with a student rally which began from the gates of Sudarshanam Vidyashram to SA College. The students gave a public speech on the dangers of Social Media Addiction. Later a Mime performed by the students of the Viscom department exposed the dangers caused by Social Media. Honourable Correspondent of the College, Mr. P Venkatesh Raja, Principal Dr. Malathi Selvakkumar, and Director Dr. V Sayi Sathyavathi attended the mime performance.
The department of Visual Communication organised a workshop on ‘Basics in Perspective Drawing, Basic 2D Animation, and 2D Animation Principles’ on 26.08.2023
The department of Visual Communication organised a workshop on ‘Basics in Perspective Drawing, Basic 2D Animation, and 2D Animation Principles’ on 27 August 2023 in the CG Lab of SA College of Arts and Science from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mr. Goutham M, a User Interface Designer in HUDE, Haryana, was the chief resource person. Head of the Department, Dr. R Srinivasan welcomed the guest. Mr.Ziegen Paul Introduced the Guest, and Mr. Noah Ruben Immanuel delivered the vote of thanks on behalf of the staff and students.
Intercollegiate competition organized by All India Radio, Chennai
Intercollegiate competition organized by All India Radio, Chennai
12 students from the Department of Visual Communication to Ethiraj College for Women on 25 August 2023 to participate in the Intercollegiate competition organised by All India Radio, Chennai in association with Ethiraj College on 24 and 25 August 2023. The students are competing in the Group Dance, Solo Dance, Oratorical, Short Film, and Solo Singing categories.
A two-day VFX and Maya Bootcamps on 14 and 21 August 2023
The Department of Visual Communication organised A two-day VFX and Maya Bootcamps on 14 and 21 August 2023 in the CG Lab of SA College of Arts and Science from 2 to 4 pm. Two resource persons from Image Creative Education handled sessions. Mr. Ram Shreyas from the Department of VFX handled the session on VFX on 14 August 2023 and Mr. Dinesh Kumar from the Department of 3D handled the session on Maya on 21 August 2023. All the students from the three batches were present on the 14th and the students from the third BSc Visual Communication could not attend the session on the 21st as they had to upskill the workshop for career progression.
Workshop on VFX, by the department of Visual communication by Image Multimedia on 14.08.2023
Workshop on VFX, by the department of Visual communication by Image Multimedia on 14.08.2023 @ 2pm to 4pm.
