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The D. P. Roy Choudhury Association of the School of Animation and Media Studies, SLCS, successfully organized the game-based event “Pixel Power: Gaming Experience Day” on 02nd August 2025 at Animation Academic Lab – 3 (S64) from 12:40 PM to 1:30 PM. A total of 21 students from B.Sc. Animation (Game Design and Development Specialization) actively participated in the event. The program was conducted with the objective of providing an interactive platform for students to explore game design concepts, enhance creativity, and develop technical skills through engaging gaming activities.

The session commenced with a warm welcome speech delivered by Mr. Venu Madhavan K, setting a positive tone for the program. The event was smoothly hosted by Ms. Darshinii P who efficiently coordinated the flow of activities. The program concluded with a vote of thanks (valedictory address) given by Ms. Hemalatha expressing gratitude to all participants and organizers.

The event included interactive sessions and hands-on experiences that encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking among participants. Students enthusiastically engaged in the activities and showcased their interest in game design and development. The event was well-organized and received positive feedback from the participants. Overall, “Pixel Power: Gaming Experience Day” was a successful initiative that contributed to the academic enrichment and practical exposure of the students.

The Medius Coronet Association of the School of Animation and Media Studies organised a “film screening” session of the movie ” Grave of the Fireflies” on 02.08.2025 from 12.40 PM to 1.30 PM for the students of First and Second year of B.Sc. Animation (Visual Effects and Film production Specialization) and Final year students of B.Sc. Visual Communication (Film and Television Production Specialization)

The movie “Grave of the Fireflies” is based on a true story from the author Akiyuki Nosaka’s own life, specifically his experiences as a child during the firebombing of Kobe in World War II.

The story, and the subsequent animated film, depict the struggle for survival of an older brother and his younger sister after their mother dies, culminating in the younger sister’s death from malnutrition.

Students learnt profound lessons about the senselessness of war, the devastating impact on innocent civilians, the resilience of the human spirit, and the critical importance of empathy and humility. Students also learnt about a lot of new techniques used in the movie.

Overall, the session was highly informative and encouraged attendees to learn a lot about various ways and techniques of Animation. Mr.S.Naveen Kumar, Assistant Professor, School of Animation and Media Studies decode the movie and help the students to do analysis.