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The School of Animation and Media Studies, Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science, organized a Value-Added Course titled “CineCraft 2026” from 12th October 2026 to 16th October 2026, between 8:50 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at the Chroma Lab. The course was conducted for I B.Sc. Animation (VFX) students to enhance their creative skills, artistic expression, and understanding of performance-based media. The programme featured Mr. R. Suresh Kumar, Theatre Artist, Folk Dance Trainer, and Mime Trainer at Government Model School, Virudhunagar District, as the resource person. His expertise in theatre, folk dance, and mime provided students with valuable insights into the art of performance and creative communication. The course focused on acting, performance techniques, body language, facial expressions, mime, folk dance, and stage presence. Through practical demonstrations and interactive activities, students were encouraged to explore different forms of artistic expression and understand how performance contributes to visual storytelling and cinematic presentation. The sessions helped students develop confidence, improve their communication skills, and understand the importance of movement, gesture, emotion, and expression in character portrayal. The programme also introduced students to the relationship between traditional performing arts and contemporary media production, encouraging them to incorporate performance techniques into their animation and visual effects projects.

The Medius Coronet Association under the School of Animation and Media Studies organized an insightful technical discussion session titled "Screenplay and Cinematic Language: Bhagyaraj – Balu Mahendra" on September 26.09.2026 at 12.40 AM in Animation Lab-1, The 50-minute session aimed to provide 40 participating B.Sc. Animation (VFX & Film Production Specialization) students with a critical understanding of how screenplay structure and visual storytelling shape cinema. purely visual cinematic grammar (framing, natural lighting, atmosphere), To analyze two distinct pillars of Tamil cinema—K. Bhagyaraj and Balu Mahendra—as case studies in director intent and camera placement.To contrast narrative mechanics (dialogue, plot beats, comedic timing) with purely visual cinematic grammar (framing, natural lighting, atmosphere). VFX and film production students evaluate how pre-production writing directly influences post-production execution and visual tone. Analyze two distinct pillars of Tamil cinema—K. Bhagyaraj and Balu Mahendra—as case studies in director intent and camera placement.

The session successfully broadened the students' understanding of storytelling techniques. The participants gained practical insights into balancing screenplay structure with visual framing, helping them integrate both narrative depth and technical design into their B.Sc. Animation and Film Production projects.

The D. P. Roy Choudhury Association successfully organized “BATTLEGROUND: BGMI CLASH 2026”, a team-based gaming competition on BGMI, for the B.Sc. Animation (Specialization in Game Design) students on 26/09/2026. The event, whose name conveyed the chaos and overwhelming firepower of the game itself, gave students a platform to test their reflexes, strategy, and teamwork in a fast-paced competitive format. A total of 19 students participated in the programme, making the event a great success. Teams were formed across the II and III year Game Design students, who competed against one another in knockout rounds of BGMI, with points awarded for accuracy, speed, and survival. The competition saw intense rounds of close combat, with teams eliminating one another until the final showdown. The team of Mr. Hariraam T, Mr. Logaprasath, and Ms. Vinothini, all from III B.Sc. Animation (Game Design), emerged as the winning team, displaying sharp reflexes and strong coordination throughout the event. The winning team was felicitated by the faculty in-charge, who also encouraged all participants for their enthusiasm and sportsmanship. Faculty members appreciated the association's initiative in organizing an engaging, skill-based event that went beyond the classroom and strengthened camaraderie among students. The event concluded with an interactive session where students shared feedback and suggested ideas for future gaming and technical competitions to be organized by the association. Overall, BATTLEGROUND: BGMI CLASH 2026 was conducted successfully with 20 participants. The event added an exciting, competitive dimension to the D. P. Roy Choudhury Association's calendar and reinforced its objective of encouraging innovation, active participation, and skill-building among B.Sc. Animation (Game Design) students throughout the academic year.

The School of Animation and Media Studies, Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science, organized a Value-Added Course titled “Motion Craft 2026” from 21st September 2026 to 25th September 2026, from 8:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Animation Lab 2. The course was conducted for III Year B.Sc. Animation, Visual Effects, and Game Design students with the objective of enhancing their creative and technical skills in graphic design and motion graphics. The programme aimed to provide practical exposure to contemporary digital design techniques and animation principles, enabling students to transform creative ideas into engaging visual content. The course also emphasized the importance of visual storytelling, effective communication, and innovative thinking in the fields of animation and digital media. Through hands-on learning activities, students had opportunities to strengthen their design skills and gain practical knowledge relevant to industry expectations. Overall, “Motion Craft 2026” served as a valuable learning experience for the participating students. The programme helped bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, encouraging students to develop their creative potential and prepare for future professional opportunities in graphic design, motion graphics, animation, and digital media production.

The Art & Media Club of the School of Animation and Media Studies organized a Live Portrait Sketching Activity on “Creating a Pencil Portrait from Basic Shapes” on 12th September 2026, from 12:40 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Chroma Lab. The session was conducted by Mr. R. Arul Yogaraj, Assistant Professor, School of Animation and Media Studies, who served as the resource person. The activity was organized with the objective of introducing students to the process of developing a portrait using simple geometric forms and fundamental pencil-sketching techniques. Around 60 students actively participated in the session. During the activity, the resource person demonstrated how a portrait can be constructed by beginning with basic shapes and gradually developing the structure of the face. Students were guided through important aspects such as facial proportions, placement of features, outlining, line quality, light and shadow, shading, texture, and creating depth. The live demonstration helped students understand how simple shapes can be transformed into a recognizable and proportionate pencil portrait through careful observation and systematic drawing. Students actively participated in the hands-on exercise and practiced creating their own pencil portraits by following the demonstrated stages. The interactive nature of the session encouraged them to observe facial structure, understand proportion, and experiment with different pencil strokes and shading techniques. The activity also highlighted the importance of foundational drawing skills in areas such as animation, illustration, character design, graphic design, visual communication, and digital art.

The School of Animation and Media Studies, Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science, organized an Industrial Visit to an Audio Lab in Madurai on 12 September 2026 for the II Year Animation, VFX and Game Design students.Totally 21 students visited the lab. The visit was organized to provide students with practical exposure to professional audio production and to help them understand the applications of sound in animation, visual effects, gaming, and other media industries. During the visit, the students were introduced to the functioning of a professional audio laboratory and gained an understanding of various stages of audio production. The students observed the use of professional recording equipment, microphones, audio consoles, monitoring systems, and other studio facilities. They were also introduced to processes such as sound recording, dubbing, voice-over, sound editing, mixing, and post-production. The industry professionals explained the importance of sound in creating an engaging visual experience and discussed how dialogue, background music, sound effects, and ambient sounds are integrated into animation, VFX productions, films, and games. The students also gained insights into the workflow followed by audio professionals and the technical skills required to work in the audio and media industry. The industrial visit was an informative and enriching experience for the students. It enhanced their understanding of professional audio production and strengthened their awareness of the technical and creative requirements of the Animation, VFX and Game Design industries. The visit concluded successfully with active participation from the students and faculty members.