Category Archives: animation

The D. P. Roy Choudhury Association of Animation Department organized a one day Workshop on “Props Modeling in Autodesk Maya” on 16.03.2021 between 10.00A.M. – 01.30 P.M. at Animation Lab-I. The Head i/c cum Assistant Professor of the Department, Mr.P.Kishore Kumar welcomed the gathering. The Resource person for this workshop was Mr. Prabhu, CG Artist, Tata Elxsi, Bangalore. The primary objective of this workshop was to educate the students about the essentials of working in 3D (basics of creating, embellishing and animating 3D scenes) using the features and tools of MAYA software. A basic demonstration of 3d Basic Prop Model, techniques and parameters required in the industry were explained by the Resource person.

The programme ended fruitfully with a Hands-on Training session. The Department Faculty members Mr.M.Purushothaman, Mr.M. Abdul Aziz Hakkim and Mr.N.Naveendra Kumar made all the arrangements for this workshop.
45 students benefitted through this workshop.

The Art & Media club organized a Face Painting Competition on 11.03.2021 at Animation Drawing Hall. The students of SLCS had a chance to participate in the “Face Painting Competition” in the Drawing Hall held on 11.03.2021. Mr. Deepan Chakravarthy, Assistant Professor, Department of Networking invited as the Judge of the Competition. The topic was “Preserve Nature”. Colorful faces which were beyond recognition were a delight for the students and teachers alike. One could hear peals of laughter even though the message that the student teams tried to give were serious in nature. 14 students from all the departments participated in the competition and showed their creativity using the face as their canvas.

“Art connects what words cannot”. Keeping the same ideal at the forefront, as a part of the activity of Art & Media Club, the students of SLCS had an opportunity to participate in the “Drawing Competition” in the Animation Department Lab held on 09.03.2021. The students created magnificent sketches on paper with the Black & White Colors. The topic was related to the History & Heritage of our Country, where students could learn and engage in skillful learning through the medium of Art. All the Students participated with great enthusiasm, zest and exhibited their creativity. Around 83 students took part in this programme. The competition provided a platform for their creative expression. 

A Career Guidance Programme on “Awareness and Opportunities in the  Packaging Industry” was organized for the first year students of batch 2020-23 on 03.03.2021 in the Animation Lab-I. The Guests of Honor for this event were Mr. Aswin, Managing Director & Mr. Purushoth, Design Expert from Shapers Studios, The Yellowbag Foundation, Madurai. Mr. Abdul Aziz Hakkim, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Animation welcomed the guests and thanked them for spending time with the students of the college. They emphasized the fact that career decision is one of the significant decisions in one’s life and therefore it must not be taken under the compulsion of parents or peer pressure. They motivated the students to always follow their passion.They spoke about the path of entrepreneurship, the qualities of an entrepreneur and how they cannot be learnt but cultivated over time. The programme helped the students acquired a better understanding of the opportunities in the Packaging Industry.

Totally 30 students benefitted from this programme.

The first year students of Animation department had the opportunity to partake in a Career Guidance Programme on “Current Trends and Technological Updates in the Industry” on held in the Animation Department Lab on 19.02.2021. The guests, alumni of the department (2017-2020 Batch), were enthusiastic to create awareness amongst the students. The Special invitees for the event were Mr. Karthikeyan, CG Artist, Octalion Media, Bangalore and Mr. Gurubaran, Freelance Artist, Chennai. Both of them inspired all the young minds by discussing the ample opportunities and varied career options available in the Animation Industry. They shared their experience and encouraged the students towards Internships after enumerating the positive points involved with it. They also spoke about the challenges awaiting them after they graduate.The event created awareness to and enriched the knowledge of the young, aspiring students.

Totally 30 students took part in this programme.

The Department of Animation and Art & Media Club celebrated “World Radio Day” on 13.02.2021 (Saturday). As part of the celebration, a webinar was organized between 02:30 P.M and 03:30 P.M through Google Meet. The welcome address was delivered by Mr.V.Chenthil Kumar, Head In-charge, Department of Animation.The Session was handled by Mr. Somaskandamoorthy, Former Director of Kodai FM. He has vast experience in the field of Radio and helped the students to get a complete understanding of the Radio, its history, work process and significance. He advised the students to develop their writing skills and acquired the habit of reading books. He, also, urged the students to participate in the community radio station situated in the college premises, which in turn will help them to explore and exhibit their talent. Totally 77 students from various departments benefitted through this webinar. The vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Abdul Aziz Hakkim, Faculty- Department of Animation. The webinar ended with the students giving a positive feedback.

The Department of Animation organized a hands- on Training on “EFFECTIVE USAGE OF MICROSOFT OFFICE” for the faculty members of the institution on 03.12.2020. The Workshop started with a prayer song and Mrs.R.Suganthi Hepzibha, Head, Dept. of English delivered the welcome address. Dr.R.Sujatha, Principal, SLCS delivered the presidential address. This workshop provided training on how to efficiently and easily use Microsoft Office software. The session was handled by Mr.V.Chenthil Kumar, Head, Department of Animation. Many faculty members from all departments of the college benefited by attending this workshop. Professors M. Purushothaman, P. Kishore Kumar and M. Abdul Aziz Hakkim from the department of animation made all the arrangements for this workshop. Totally 50 faculty members participated in this workshop.

The Department of Animation organized a three-day hands-on Training on “EFFECTIVE USAGE OF MICROSOFT OFFICE” for the Non-teaching Staff of the institution from 09.11.2020 to 11.11.2020. This workshop provided training on how to use Microsoft Office software efficiently and easily for office work. The session was handled by Mr.V.Chenthil Kumar, Head of the Animation Department. Many office staff members from all departments of the college benefited by attending this training workshop. Professors M. Purushothaman, P. Kishore Kumar and M. Abdul Aziz Hakkim made all the arrangements for this workshop. Totally 11 staff members participated in this workshop.