Dr Pranavakumar R
Assistant Professor
I am currently working as Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) in the Department of Liberal Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Previously, I have also worked as Assistant Professor across different fields of media and communication namely Visual Communication, Electronic Media, Animation and Visual Effects. I have also completed my PhD in Madurai Kamaraj University, on the topic “Animation in audio visual communication medium, A study of animated visuals as a tool to sensitize Tamil Nadu Government’s select social awareness programs”. and obtained M.Sc. in Animation Design from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi. I have 8 years’ experience in academics from various reputed institutions and 2 years’ experience in the industrial field of Animation & Computer Graphics. I am a keen researcher, and have published, presented research papers at several national and international conferences of repute. I have also assisted & guided students projects and been a placement coordinator for the under-grad students. I am also associated as Board of members in reputed Institutions for syllabus, question paper setting, evaluation. I have organized hands-on workshops and seminars in Graphics & Animation techniques. My areas of interest are Advertising, ICT, Animation and e-learning creation.
Department of Liberal Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (DLHS) Bengaluru
Qualification: Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Animation Design
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
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Ph.D. | Journalism & Mass Communication | Madurai Kamaraj University | 2021 |
M.Sc. | Animation Design | Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi | 2011 |
M.A. (Distance) | Journalism & Mass Communication | Bharathiar University | 2022 |
B.Sc. | Visual Communication | PSG College of Arts & Science | 2009 |
Experience
Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
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JJ College of Arts & Science, Pudukottai | Assistant Professor | TT Co-ordinator, NAAC Criteria, Placement and Documentation | 01 year |
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore | Assistant Professor (Jr.) | TT Co-ordinator, Placement and Documentation | 03 years |
PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore | Assistant Professor | ICT Trainer and Technical Software Support Co-ordinator | 01 Year |
Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts & Science, Coimbatore | Assistant Professor | Exam Co-ordinator (College), TT Co-ordinator (Department), Placement and Documentation Lead, Technical Software Support Co-ordinator and Department Admissions lead | 03 years |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
1) Photography; 2) Film Making; 3) Scripting & Storyboarding; 4) Radio & Television Production; 5) Animation & Graphics;
Area of Expertise
1) Photography; 2) Scripting & Storyboarding; 3) Radio & Television Production; 4) Animation & Graphics;
Area of Research
1) Photography; 2) Animation Film & Docudrama; 3) Animation & Graphics;
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Board of Studies (BoS) Member -Â
1. Government Women's Polytechnic, West Bengal
2. Hans Rover College of Arts and Science, Tamil Nadu
3. Question Paper & Evaluation Member, Bharatiyar University, Tamil Nadu