Anjaneya Prasad Kumar Kokku

Assistant Professor

Anjaneya Prasad Kumar Kokku is an Assistant Professor at MIC, Animation Department, MAHE, Manipal with over 15 years of teaching experience. He specialises in Visual Effects (VFX) and Graphic Design, focusing on equipping students with both artistic creativity and technical precision. Anjaneya teaches various subjects, including compositing, editing, MatchMove, 3D animation, motion graphics, design, UIUX and visual storytelling, emphasising practical, hands-on learning. He integrates real-world projects and collaborative assignments to prepare students for the challenges of the media/ Film industry. Committed to staying current with industry trends, he participates in workshops, seminars, and collaborations, bringing the latest knowledge into the classroom. His approach bridges the gap between academic learning and the dynamic needs of industries like film, gaming, and advertising. Anjaneya's ultimate goal is to inspire creativity while building the technical expertise students need to thrive in the competitive media landscape.

Manipal Institute of Communication

Qualification: AD3D in Animation, B.E (CSE), M.B.A (Marketing)

CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Assistant Professor at MIC, Manipal

    Editing and Compositing Faculty

    3D Dynamics Faculty

    MIC ARTIFEX  Coordinator

    MIC Quality Team Member

SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING

Subject Semester / Year
Digital Design I
Matte Painting II
Editing & Compositing III
3D Dynamics IV
Graphic Design V
Visual Effects V
Digital Compositing V
Digital Compositing IV

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degree Specialisation Institute Year of passing
Diploma Computer Science Ramakrishna Polytechnic 1999
Bachelor of Engineering Computer Science University of Madras 2003
MBA Marketing Alagappa University 2007
Diploma AD3D MAAC 2008
Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers Graphic Design University of Colorado 2020
How to Make a Comic Book Comic Design High Tech High Graduate School of Education 2020
Visual Elements of User Interface Design UI UX Design CaLARTS 2020
UX Design Fundamentals UI UX Design CaLARTS 2020
VR and 360 Video Production VR Google Daydream Impact 2020
Satellite Photogrammetry and its Applications Photogrammetry Indian Institute of Remote Sensing 2020

Experience

Institution / Organisation Designation Role Tenure
Frameboxx Instructor Post Production Instructor 2008-2011
Frameboxx Senior VFX Mentor VFX Mentor Associate Center Manager 2011-2016
ICAT Design & Media College Lecturer VFX Lecturer 2016-2016
Wiztoonz Animations Private Limited Faculty- VFX VFX Faculty 2016-2017

AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH

Area of Interest

VFX, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Drawing and Painting

Area of Expertise

Motion Graphics, Matchmove, Rotoscopy, Graphic Design

Area of Research

VFX in Advertisements/Movies

Professional Affiliations & Contributions

  • Motion Graphic Promo Design for SRIVARI ENTERPRISES- Australian based Indian Movie distribution company
  • Motion Graphics and Roto work for IME- Center for India Music Experience, Bangalore
  • Promo for TECHIESMATRIMONY, Bangalore
  • KHODAY INDIA LIMITED, Bangalore- Inter linking of rivers project motion graphics work
  • CELLIBER SEARCH AND RESCUE SOLUTIONS, BANGALORE- Motion graphics and 3D Compositing
  • Logo Design for THE VIJAYAWADA SANITARYWARE ASSOCIATION, VIJAYAWADA
  • Motion graphics for THE RAJAHMUNDRY MUNCIPAL CORPORATION related work
  • Logo Design for SRI GOWTHAMI YOGA, Rajahmundry
  • Logo Design for SRI GOWTHAMI EDUCATION & RESEARCH SOCIETY, Rajahmundry