Project Synopsis Template

Hi Guys,
Finally, we now have the project synopsis template with us. This is required for us to start our documentation for the project. Please download the template (in word docx format) from the link below.
Download

Please read the instruction given in the document. The synopsis has to be submitted as soon as possible. We will need to get started on the project so that we could meet our deadlines.

Cheers!
Saikiran

3rd Year Class Update: 11th Oct 2009

Hi All,
This weeks attendance was quite good, with more number of turnouts.
Mr. Murlidhar continued his presentations on TV production. For the convenience of all, I have collectively uploaded all the ppts that were presented since last week. There are about 8 ppts on the whole. I encourage everyone to download and use this for your reading purpose. Please remember that the size of the zip file is quite large, its about 22Mb. You may download these from the link below
Download_Presentations

Project Announcements:
By the next class i.e on 25th October 2009, we need to submit our group(s) or individual names along with the project details to Jamal.

Project Requisites

• Every student is required to submit a project.
• A project could be executed either individually or by a group of 2 to 3 people.
• The subject for the project could be anything from whatever we have learnt so far, e.g. A photography project, video film, flash based projects, animation, Graphic design, Advertisement etc.
  
• Individual students or their groups will need to give their names along with the title of the project and the synopsis (synopsis format will be posted later in this blog) latest by 25th October 2009
  
• Students need to identify a guide to support and help in the execution of the project. The guide could be anyone who is qualified and an expert in his own field. A letter from him/her is required giving consent to be your guide.
  
• The project will be executed in stages and at every stage a demo will need to presented to the university. (more details on this later)
• After the completion of the project, A viva- voice will be conducted before/after the final exams.
• Project Reports: 3 copies of the Project Report are required to be presented. The project report will be neatly printed and bound. One copy will be sent to the University, One copy to Jamal, and one copy for the student.
• Project report is very important and this will need to reach the university by the indicated date (will be intimated later), failing which the student will be marked absent.

I hope things are clear. Please contact Jamal for any other details.

The next class will be on 25th October, between 12 pm and 2 pm.

Wishing you all a Happy and prosperous Deepavali.

Best,
Saikiran

Welcome to VisCom 3rd year

Hi all,
For those of you who were'nt aware of our 3rd year classes, it began last sunday - 6 Sept.

We have 1 subject being "taught" at the university this year - TV production, which is being handled by Mr.Muralidhar. Opening day saw a poor attendance of about 8 people.

Other subjects include Web Design & HTML, 3d Max, etc.,

NEXT CLASS on 20th SEPTEMBER 2009.

Important Announcement

Its necessary that we submit a project relating to "Visual Communication" or anything we've learnt so far. Project needs to be done & ready for submission by February next year.

Jamaal with his head's up advice suggested the following things

Stage 1 - we form groups of 3 or 4 or any number appropriate ASAP (preferably by end of this month)
Stage 2 - After groups are formed you discuss and come up with something you think will make a good project. Could be an AD campaign, Web campaign, a short film, etc., [anything that's got to do with what we've learnt so far]
Stage 3 - We prepare a draft of what it is about and get it approved by Jamaal or the University (not sure who or whether both)
Stage 4 - Execute the project
Stage 5 - Document it. Make 3 copies of it. 1 for the university, 1 for Jamaal & 1 for u.

That's just a gist of what it's all about. If you have any clarifications please call Jamaal or attend the next class.

More for later.

ciao
deepak

2nd year Exam fees details & more

Hi All.
Looks like our exam dates are finally announced & it is that time of the year we are all wanted to "pay our fees".
I think most of us were awaiting a postal mail from the University, but that has'nt happened yet, so..Thanks to Bibin & Sai Kiran's watchful eyes on the university's website we have the exam time table & the fee structure.

Please follow link below to download necessary files.
www.dpak.in/annamalai_university.zip

After unzipping the downloaded Zip file you will find
1. ug_app.pdf
This is the application form
2. Appln form-Specimen Copy.pdf
A specimen filled in by Sai to make matters simple.
Just follow the same pattern.
3. ugit.pdf
Examination Time table
4. instructions.pdf
Gives you instructions on how to fill the form & loads of other details
5. Exam Fee Details.xls
Contains Fees detials, methods of payment & other details.

Please fill in the application form & submit it asap to avoid delayed payments.

Contact any of us for further queries

regards,
Deepak
9986068510
dpakmote@gmail.com

Exam Dates Announced!

Dear All,

Our exam time table has announced by the university. Its there in the website http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/distance_exam.htm

So please go through and keep all posted on the updates. Last time it was really helpful from Sai and Deepak to coordinate the fees procedure, communications to University and ToDo things... :)

Exams are starting from May 25th onwards. 

210  COMMUNICATION CONCEPTS AND MEDIA ETHICS    Monday 25th May 2009

220  PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO EDITING                         Tuesday 26th May 2009

230  MULTIMEDIA FOR VISUAL COMMUNICATION - I           Wednesday 27th May 2009

240  DESKTOP PUBLISHING                                              Thursday 28th May 2009

250  ELEMENTS OF VISUAL ADVERTISING                        Friday 29th May 2009

260  LAB - II [MULTIMEDIA FOR VISUAL COMMUNICATION - I]

270  LAB - III [DESKTOP PUBLISHING]

Date will be announced later

I was not able to find the last date to send the Reg. fees and application. So I hope someone will be posting a detailed mail or blog regarding the procedure.

So please be prepare yourself and share your updates with all of us.

Cheers,

Bibin Mathew

Schedule for March 8

11 - 1   Elements of Visual Advertising   Muralidhar

2  -4     Video Editing Manasa

4-6      Graphic Design; Corel Draw Dayanand

Hope to see more of you guys at class.

Note: Practical record book to be submitted by the end of 3rd week of March.

-Deepak

Schedule for 1 March '09

Hi guys,
Following is the schedule for upcoming classes
11 to 1 Muralidhar Rao on Visual Advertising
2 to 4 Video Editing by Manasa
4 to 6 Practicals Corel DRAW

Mr. Muralidhar will continue with Advertising lessons, as we had to postpone the "How to attend an interview?" demonstration session for next week, i.e., 8 March [not confirmed].

Video editing classes to be conducted by our new faculty Mrs. Manasa. Missing this would only lead to regret later !!

As enquired & desired by a few, we will have practical classes for Corel Draw. Due to Daya's & Venky's un-availability, i [deepak] will be your tutor :)

Practical Record Books
Practical Books are available at the Office for Rs. 200. [Rs. 100 each for DTP & 2d animation]
Last date for submission 3rd week of March 'this year' !!

Hope to see all this sunday.
-Deepak
9986068510

P.S. Sai Kiran would be busy with his Family obligations; so contact me @ 9986068510 for any clarifications.

Information on Practicals and Schedule for this week!!

HiGuys!
Practical Records are being distributed in the college study center. The cost of the Practical records are Rs. 100/- each. You could contact the staff at the college centre and get a copy.

As you are all aware we have two subjects for practicals this year

1. DTP ( Desktop Publishing) and
2. Multimedia

The due date for submitting the completed records are 1st week of March. As for the actual practicals classes are concerned, since most of us are aware of these subjects we do not find the need to attend the classes at the college lab. Like last year we could work on the exercise given in the practical records on our own at home and save the output on a CD and submit the same along with the record.

For those who are new to these subjects and need assistance could attend the practical session at the college lab any time during the weekdays except Tuesday between 10 am and 6pm including Sunday's.

And those of you who need help could let us know in advance so that we could fix a particular day and time to guide you. There is no college faculty available for these subjects. Please let us know in the next week's class.

Schedule for this week (22nd Sunday 2009)
Time: 11 am to 6 pm
This week we have a organized a special lecture cum demo on
"How to prepare for a Interview"

This lecture cum demo session includes guidances on

1. How to prepare for an interview,
2. Dress Code
3. Body Language
4. Postures
5. Points to consider after Interview etc.

This particular class has been organized on the behest of all of us as most of us keep attending interviews and keep committing certain mistakes without our knowledge. This particular lecdem, I am sure will benefit all of us a lot and throw insights on how an interview is conducted and the process of selection all from a HR perspective.

So Guys, Pl do attend without fail. Let's grab this opportunity and improve our communication skills. Time: 11 am to 1pm

For the afternoon session we have Video Editing.
Time: 2pm to 6pm
Hope to see you all there.

P.S.The final theory exams are commencing from May 19th onwards

digital photography : helpful articles in this site

A good collection of digital photography articles
http://www.digital-cameras-help.com/basic-photography-tips.html

Links to learn about colors:
http://kuler.adobe.com
http://kuler.adobe.com/#links

http://www.mariaclaudiacortes.com/colors/Colors.html

Will post some more links whenever free. Hope this of use to you people.

The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby

The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby 

Download e-Book: http://www.ziddu.com/download/3324846/TheDigitalPhotographyBookScottKelby.chm.zip.html

Have'nt read it yet, i think Daya can edit this post & give us a more detailed in-sight

ColourLovers.com- a designer's guide through Colour

I've been working with colours for the past couple of years and getting the right balance is always challenging.

Do you go with the colours of the logo or do you come up with new colours which suit the purpose of the site.

After much googling, i found this site "http://www.colourlovers.com/". A very helpful site with enough colour palettes for one to go through in spare time. A good search option with various parameters like HUE, keywords etc,.

You could also register & create your own palettes to share with the world.

Apart from Color [or Colour] Palettes, it also has a very interesting BLOG which is updated oftnely. 

Coloury Patterns !! Web & Design Trends & loads more...

I felt this website very helpful.

Thought I'd share,

-Deepak

Hi,

Is this the blog we had been talking about for a few days?

Or is Deepak creating another with a new name?