Calicut University
BA Multimedia
Course Details
BA Multimedia Course details, Latest Syllabus, Semester wise subjects and Job opportunities.
What is BA Multimedia?
BA Multimedia (Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia) is a 3-year under graduate degree program in Media studies. Multimedia courses are opted by the vast majority of people due to its tremendous growth of opportunities. Multimedia in brief is related to digital integration of graphics, text, video, audio, animation, etc.
Graduates with a Multimedia degree have opportunities to work in industries like Film studios, Advertising companies, Web designing, Computer games designing, Television studios, IT companies, Digital education content companies, animation, and media, etc. Also, an individual can create qualities like a deeper understanding of the verbal and visual representation of contents, improved problem-solving skills, positive vibe, access to vast variety of information and exploring the world in all aspects.
A graduate with multimedia can get an average salary of Rs.25,000 per month for a fresher and can change according to the field of work and experience.
After completing BA Multimedia one can work as Web designer, content creator, television, multimedia programmer, graphics designer, digital media editing, etc. or can take the Masters Degree in Multimedia.
The fee structure for BA Multimedia is around Rs.25,000 per semester (referred to the University of Calicut), The fee may vary for different colleges depending on the type of colleges whether it is aided or unaided ( Government based or Private).
The basic eligibility to apply for BA Multimedia is to complete 12th from any recognized institution (No specific subject required).
Following are the list of Subjects in semester wise included in BA Multimedia.
Semester 1
- Introduction to Digital Media
- Journalism
- Visual Communication
- Common Course I&II (English)
- Second Language (other than English)
Semester 2
- Creativity and Design Skills
- Journalism
- Visual Communication
- Common Course III & IV (English)
- Second Language (other than English)
Semester 3
- Digital Photography
- Computer Graphics
- Media Publishing
- Journalism
- Visual Communication
- Media Publishing and Computer Graphics (Practical)
- Digital Photography (Practical)
- General Courses
Semester 4
- Introduction to Cinematography
- Fundamentals of Web Designing
- Journalism
- Visual Communication
- Introduction to Cinematography (Practical)
- General Courses
Semester 5
- Techniques of Post Production – Visual Editing
- Techniques of Post Production – Sound Recording, Editing and Mastering
- Introduction to 3D Modeling and Texturing
- Advance Web Designing
- Techniques of Post Production – Visual Editing (Practical)
- Techniques of Post Production – Sound Recording, Editing and Mastering (Practical)
- Introduction to 3D Modeling and Texturing & Advance Web Designing (Practical)
- Fundamentals of Multimedia
- Open Course
Semester 6
- Advanced 3D Animations, VFX and Compositing
- Introduction to Motion Graphics
- Television and Multi-Camera Production (Elective)
- Multimedia Designing and Authoring (Elective)
- Multimedia Project
- Website Project
About Common Course: In semesters I and II you have English and a Second language (student can select of his choice) along with core subjects.
About Complementary Course: In Semester I,II,III,&IV you have Journalism and Visual Communication as Complementary Course along with the core subjects.
About Open Course and Elective Course
Open courses and elective courses are selected by the student’s choice. (Availability, of course, can vary for different colleges).
About the Project
During the final students have to submit a website project and multimedia project.
WEBSITE PROJECT
The objective of the web site project is to evaluate the practical knowledge of students in creating and designing a web site that comprises all the essential features required while building a professional web site.
MULTIMEDIA PROJECT
The main objective is to make a multimedia project using all the practical and theoretical knowledge acquired during the last five semesters and the project should comprise essential multimedia features for the particular project for evaluation.
Download Calicut University BA Multimedia Latest Syllabus
Course List
- BCA
- BSc Computer Science
- B.Sc Maths
- B.Com Finance
- BA English
- BBA
FAQ's on BA Multimedia Course
What is a Multimedia course?
Multimedia course is the study of media to train candidates into professionals in web designing, digital media editing, journalism, graphics designing, content creation, advertising, animation, etc.
What are the subjects in multimedia?
In BA Multimedia students get detailed understanding, in theory, technique, and practice. Digital Media, Journalism, Visual Communication, Creativity and Design Skills, Media Publishing, Media Publishing, Computer Graphics, Cinematography, Web Designing, 3D Modeling, and Motion Graphics are some of the subjects.
What can you do with a degree in multimedia journalism?
Multimedia Journalism is the use of multimedia or digital skills and practices for journalism purposes. Multimedia journalists use digital media to keep informed about current affairs and events happening around the world by gathering information, writing stories, and broadcasting news.
Is multimedia a good career?
Having a degree in Multimedia gives a person a vast variety of job opportunities around the world. A graduate with multimedia can get an average salary of Rs.25,000 per month for freshers. Along with multimedia’s career excellence it provides qualities like a deeper understanding between the verbal and visual representation of contents, improved problem-solving skills, positive vibes, gets access to a vast variety of information, and exploring the world in many aspects.
What are the Job opportunities for a multimedia graduate?
Graduates with BA Multimedia have huge opportunities all over the globe and industries like Film studios, Advertising companies, Web designing, computer games designing, Television studios, IT companies, Digital education content companies, animation, and media, etc. are always in need of a person who has the potential and knowledge in the multimedia field.