Program - Visual Media and Communication
The course is designed to foster advanced research and scholarship in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of visual media. With a multidisciplinary approach, this program equips scholars to attain the theoretical knowledge, methodological skills, and practical expertise necessary to explore and critically analyze the intersections of visual media, journalism, and communication. Our distinguished faculty members provide mentorship and guidance as scholars delve into specialized areas such as visual storytelling, media ethics, digital media production, and audience studies. Through rigorous coursework, seminars, conferences, workshops, and hands-on research sessions, scholars develop a deep understanding of theoretical frameworks and empirical methodologies relevant to their research interests. Department's state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative research environment offer ample opportunities for scholars to engage in cutting-edge research, publish in top-tier journals, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field. Graduates of this program emerge as scholarly leaders equipped to address complex challenges and make significant contributions to academia, industry, and society at large in the ever-evolving landscape of visual media and communication.
Faculty Members
Dr. S. Dinesh Babu
Assistant Professor (Sr. Gd.), Research Guide
Dr. Karthika C.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Harikrishnan D.
Assistant Professor
Dr. N. V. Sreedharan
Professor, Research Guide
Dr. Shemin Balachandran Nair
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. P. Ravindranath
Professor, Research Guide
Research Areas
- Kochi
Health
Environment
Development Communication
Media Literacy
New Media and Social Media
Journalism and Mass communication
Film Studies
Communication Technology and Digital Transformation
Artificial Intelligence and Automation in Media
Media Consumption and Audience Behavior
Journalism and Technological Adaptation
Social Media and Public Discourse
Why Amrita?!
The core vision of Amrita lies in providing education for life, grounded in intellectual social responsibility through compassion driven research that will translate into a positive global impact. The Schools under the aegis of Amrita University have over 108 programmes in disciplines as diverse as Biotechnology, Engineering, Management, Medicine, Dentistry, Ayurveda, Pharmacy, Nanotechnology, Communication, Arts & Science and Education, providing our students with an outstanding training in our several campuses across multiple states. Needless to add, this multi-disciplinary character of our University facilitates a laudable synergy within our midst greatly enabling us all to derive maximum benefit from the expertise of each other.
Outstanding Faculty from India and Abroad
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Immersive Learning Experience
Top-Ranked University
Admission Procedure
ELIGIBILITY
FULL TIME PHD
B. Tech / M. Tech in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Automobile, Civil, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Equivalent Degrees.
applicants are expected to have strong academic records.
PART TIME PHD
Applicants who have a full-time appointment at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham or at another academic/ R&D organization are eligible to apply for part-time admission. Other eligibility requirements of such applicants are same as full time applicants. Part Time students are permitted to proceed at a slower pace in completing their doctoral requirements.
INTEGRATED PHD
Exceptional students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree at Amrita will be allowed to apply for the Integrated Ph.D. program subject to the requirement that he or she completes all the requirements of the Bachelor's or Master's degree prior to 'advancement to candidacy'
DUAL DEGREE PHD
Exceptional students who satisfy the eligibility requirements of Amrita and that of Amrita's International Partner University (IPU), as stated in the Dual PhD. MoU signed between Amrita and the IPU, are eligible for admission to the Dual PhD program.
Fee Structure
Admission
Doctoral programs at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham are designed to develop outstanding educational researchers with a wide range of research skills as well as in-depth knowledge and practical understanding and expertise in their chosen field of educational research.
We Facilitate Your Education
At Amrita, students work closely with the faculty who become their mentors, advisors and friends. Our faculty aims to provide holistic education to students, strives to structure their skills, helping them to reflect on real-world issues by thinking critically, allowing them to channelize their skills to be used in real life scenarios, by giving them optimal industrial and academic exposure.
Important Links
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