Mr. D Ramesh is a HOD of the Saveetha College of Architecture and Design, Chennai. He has an overall 15 years of experience in the Film and Television industry. He did Film Studies at Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nādu, Taramani, Chennai with a specialization in Cinematography. He worked in the capacity of Director of Photography for Five South Indian [Tamil, Telugu] Films And 75 Advertisement Films. To name a few, Ghajini, Manmadhan, Pidichirukku and Aachi Masala Product Series. His article on Camera Sensor and its Application in DSLR Cinematography is published with CANON INDIA. He has more than 10 years of teaching experience on Photography, Digital Cinematography, Film Making, and Television Production. He has conducted workshops related to Photography, and Digital Cinematography for various universities in Tamil Nadu. His aim is to do a Research on the Advanced Application of Sensors in Nano DSLR Cameras. 

Saveetha College of Architecture and Design


What is the latest program that you are offering that makes the program the best in your Saveetha College of Architecture and Design?

“Provide opportunities to explore technologies of the media and entertainment industry through our programs”

We are providing a real-time industry connect program. By which students get exposed to all the crafts of filmmaking and television production. However, Students are given the opportunity to explore and experience the latest practices of the industry. By which students will gain knowledge of both the techniques and technologies of the media and entertainment industry.


How does the program ensure that students are being prepared for the future?

“Provide the latest Photographic Techniques, Advanced Cinematography, Creative Screenplay Writing, Directorial Practice, and more to students” 

Students gain applied industry ready skills through our advanced facilities / labs, latest Photographic Techniques, Advanced Cinematography, Creative, Screenplay Writing, Directorial Practice, and various stages of post-Production


How do you tend to build an industry connection with programs in Saveetha College of Architecture and Design?

“Workshops, industry visits and more are given to students”

We invite Guest Speakers to deliver workshops on the advanced skills and innovation in the industry. By connecting students with the Industry Visit, they gain direct knowledge, exposure to the latest gadgets, techniques and technologies applied in Filmmaking and Television Production.

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What were the challenges that you faced while inculcating this program in your curriculum?

“Not faced any issues on implementing the latest industry techniques on campus”

Our faculty members have real-time industry and teaching experience. Both the skills are must to groom the students to get a better outcome. Hence, we don’t find issues on implementing the latest happenings in the industry.


What are the types of projects that the students are working on through this program?

“Filmmaking, cinematography, photography practices, Screenplay writing and Post Production techniques are working by students nowadays”

Students do the Internal Practical activities first. Followed by the external Internship Program in the industry. The topics of our core projects are filmmaking, cinematography & photography practices, Screenplay writing and Post Production techniques.


What are the benefits and career options after pursuing this course in Saveetha College of Architecture and Design? 

“Career as producer, video editor, animator and more are accessible to students”

By pursuing the Visual Communications course, students have various options to work as Film Director, Photography director, Producer, Video Editor, V F X Supervisor, Various Field of Photography, Animator, Screenplay Writer, Production Coordinator, Exe Producer, Media Manager, Shooting Floor Supervisor, Production Manager and Sound Technician.