I did Advanced Diploma in Computer Arts and Multimedia and have skills of Photoshop, Flash, Actionscripting, Dreamweaver, HTML, etc. I have been working in the capacity of Animator, Graphic Designer, Web Designer and Flash Designer since 6 years. I want to know how good a BSc in Visual Communications will be for me? I was going to opt for BSc(IT) ( as I want to shift my focus to programming thing)when I came across this course. Will BSc(IT) be better than BSc(VC)?

Asked by aakashD on 16 September 2008 at 11:25 AM.

Answered by Studyplaces Counsellor India

The aim of this programme is to impart training and to develop working knowledge in computer for effective Visual and Electronic Communication. Visual communication as the name suggests is communication through visual aid. It is the conveyance of ideas and information in forms that can be read or looked upon. Primarily associated with two dimensional images, it includes: signs, typography, drawing, graphic design, illustration, colour and electronic resources. It solely relies on vision. It is form of communication with visual effect. It explores the idea that a visual message with text has a greater power to inform, educate or persuade a person. It is communication by presenting information through Visual form. The evaluation of a good visual design is based on measuring comprehension by the audience, not on aesthetic or artistic preference. There are no universally agreed-upon principles of beauty and ugliness. There exists a variety of ways to present information visually, like gestures, body languages, video and TV. Here, focus is on the presentation of text, pictures, diagrams, photos, et cetera, integrated on a computer display. The term visual presentation is used to refer to the actual presentation of information. Recent research in the field has focused on web design and graphically oriented usability. Graphic designers use methods of visual communication in their professional practice. Visual communication on the World Wide Web is perhaps the most important form of communication taking place when users are surfing the Internet. When experiencing the web, one uses the eyes as the primary sense and therefore the visual display of a website is important for the users understanding of the communication taking place. So this course is very good for you. For you BSc Visual communication is good course compare to BSc in Information technology. For more information log on BSc in Visual communication.