Director

Babu Joseph

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Babu Joseph is a seasoned media professional with over 30 years of experience in print and television journalism. He has led the editorial team at a TV channel and managed corporate communications for various MNCs and universities. Currently serving as Director of SH School of Communication, SH College, with 8 departments and 550 students. Notable tie-ups include UNICEF for India's first incubation center and partnerships with the US Consulate for awareness programs.

Deputy Director

Fr. Antony P. T.

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Fr.Antony Pallathiparambil is a Cinema and Television Faculty of SH School of Communication .He has completed his Post-Graduation in Multimedia from MG University. He is the pioneer of the Hindi Television Channel, called “ISHAVANI” in Madhaypredesh, Ujjain. He has More than 5 years of experience in teaching. His field of Specialization is in Film Editing. He teaches editing Software such as FCP, Adobe Premiere. He is a Director of SH VISION YouTube Channel.

Dean

Dr. Asha Achy Joseph

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Asha Achy Joseph worked as programme producer in satellite TV channels Asianet and Indiavision for 7 years after her doctoral studies in Television audience research at University of Pune in 1998. She has been a researcher at various national institutions including UGC, wrote articles, worked on scripting, translation and subtitles for films, translated and edited books related to Cinema along with making fiction as well as non fiction film and TV content. Anyar, her first Malayalam documentary was selected to Indian Panorama of IFFI 1998. Changatikkoottam produced by her was judged the best TV programme for children in 1999 by Kerala state government. She was awarded Chevening scholarship by British government in Broadcast Journalism in 2002. She has worked as a member of the direction team of well known film makers Lal Jose and late Mohan Raghavan. From 2012 till 2018 she headed SH School of Communication at Sacred Heart Autonomous college in Thevara, Kochi. She has bean chair of boards of studies at various autonomous colleges, member of board of examiners at universities. She has also worked as festival director and been part of national and international jury of film festivals including IDSFFK, SIGNS and VIBGYOR throughout the last decade. Her short fiction Ore Udal (One Body) has been selected to Indian Panorama at IFFI 2015 apart from being selected to 15 international film festivals. She currently serves as the Dean of SH School of Communication, Sacred Heart College, Thevara.

HOD - Animation

Kishore Kumar

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Kishore Kumar is a senior faculty and mentor at SH School of Communication and the HOD for Animation. He has more than 20 years of experience in various fields such as 2D Traditional Animation, 2D Digital Animation, Cartoon Animation Film Making, Financial Management and Administration.

He holds a degree of Professional Program in Traditional 2D Animation from Toonz Animation India Pvt. Ltd, Technopark - Trivandrum, Diploma in Computer Studies, Diploma in Computer Hardware and Multimedia Course from Arena Multimedia.

Before entering academics, he worked as a 2D Animation Trainer at Toonz Animation Pvt Ltd, Technical 2D Executive at Ants Animation, Bangalore and was in the production field at Tirunelveli based 2D animation production unit.

HOD - Graphic Design

SEKHAR PANKAJAKSHAN

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SEKHAR PANKAJAKSHAN role as the Head of the Department of Graphic Design at SH School of Communication. He completed my graduation in BA Multimedia and Masters Degree in Graphic Design.
He holds 14 years of teaching experience from (St.Josephcollege of Communication, De Paul Institute of Science & Technology (Dist.), Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences).
He worked as senior graphic designer in (AM Version Pvt.Ltd Advertising Agency, Sharpsell Technology Solution Pvt.Ltd ).He had proven my expertise in different media field like Graphic Designing, publication design, UI and UX, Typography, photography, videography, Digital Painting, Stop Motion Animation. Also he participated as a Model in Chennai Fashion Contest and successful completion of record event “Largest Fashion Walk “at Tamilnadu . He have exhibited his paintings in URF ASIAN RECORDS in 2022.

HOD - Journalism

Sujith Narayan

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Sujith Narayanan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as the Head of the Department of Journalism at SH School of Communication. With more than a decade of academic involvement, he has taught at various levels and has strong affiliations with reputable print and online media outlets. His areas of interest encompass PR & Advertising, Political Reporting, and Development Communication. Additionally, Sujith serves as the State Coordinator of 'Public Relations Council of India -Young Communicators Club', Kerala, further highlighting his leadership in the field. He is the driving force behind numerous successful events and campaigns such as the 'Thevara Literature Festival', 'Chavara Media Awards', 'Heartian Super Junior Model', 'Every Child is a VIP', and the 'SH Media Cup'. He is one of the recipients of the prestigious 'Manager's Excellence Award 2024' for his outstanding service to the institution.

HOD - Cinema & Television

Jeeva K J

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Jeeva Savithry Janardhanan is a filmmaker, Co-founder member of First Nation Combines Production Company and a film academician who is a graduate in Communicative English and a master’s in fine arts,specialised in Journalism and Video production, Jeeva made her directorial debut in 2016 with “Njaval Pazhangal”, a powerful 22-minute short film that portrays how prejudices are forced upon innocent unsuspecting children in the name of ‘norms and beliefs’. Working as Head of the Department of Cinema and Television, Sacred Heart College Kochi, Jeeva is an active member of Women in Cinema Collective Richter Scale 7.6 is her first feature film. Richter scale 7.6 is a visual chronicle which measures the intensity of survival fights of displaced people. Jeeva won the Debut Director award for Richter Scale 7.6 at the Noida International Film festival. And the film is screened in more than twenty international film festivals. She was the coordinator of FETE International Film Festival first and second edition, Director of Shades international short film festival 4TH edition, selection committee member of International Film Festival of Kerala 2023

Faculty

Shanthi Mathai

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Shanthi Mathai is an enterprising academic and seasoned professional with a distinguished career spanning over two decades. Her comprehensive experience includes the areas of communication, journalism, social organisation, and women's empowerment. With a profound commitment to education, she has dedicated the past 15 years to teaching in higher education, where she has inspired countless students and guided more than sixty students in postgraduate research and career development. Her academic interests are focused on communication research, gender studies, cultural studies, journalism, and film studies. Her contribution to the academic field covers six research papers published in reputed journals, along with many book chapters and articles. She has explored her creative talents through a poetry book in Malayalam titled Ethirpattu and has written several poems in both English and Malayalam, showcasing her versatility as a scholar and artist. Some of her publications can be viewed at: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=KvNrZYUAAAAJ&hl=en Her leadership, organizational skills, communication abilities, and project management expertise make her an invaluable asset in any academic or professional setting. As a speaker and trainer, she actively engages with diverse audiences to foster a deeper understanding of complex issues in communication and gender studies. She had held various positions, including HOD, SH School of Communication, SH College (Autonomous), Reporter and Special Correspondent at People's Reporter, Columnist at Vanitha Bodhini, Assistant Professor at JICM, Bhopal and Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal, Secretary of Young Women's Forum, ACWC and Secretary of Mar Thoma Women's Commission, and Researcher and Coordinator for Ecumenical Women at the United Nations, NY. Shanthi has also represented her expertise at various international and national conferences across the United States, Canada, Taiwan, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. She is a member of the Advisory Board of Archana Women's Centre, Ettumanoor and a founding member of the movement 'Nonkilling India'.

Faculty

Abhishek R.

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Mr. Abhishek R, is a Graphic Design faculty of SH School of Communication. He is experienced and organized professional with a proven track record. His unique hybrid skills of brand, publication design, UI and UX – have seen him exceed heights. He has also provided his design leadership and experience to startups. In his works, words like powerful, stimulating, and daring come to mind—also beauty and magic. He is a post-graduate from SRM University Chennai and has worked designs for ABAD, De-Fab, and Marriot. Apart from all this, he is a caring and motivated teacher of SHSC with Strong multitasking ability, recognized for excellent communication skills and ability to manage and enthusiastically engage the classes.

Faculty

Roshina Jasmine Faber

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class="faculty-description"> Ms. Roshina Jasmine Faber is a dedicated Graphic Design Instructor at SH School of Communication with a distinguished teaching career spanning over 9 years. She holds a Master's degree in Computer and Information Science from Cochin University of Science and Technology and specializes in Web Design and Development. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of technologies, including Web Programming, Flash & AS3 Programming, Computer Graphics, Database & Programming Languages, and Computer Networking. With a strong foundation in both creative and technical aspects of design, Ms. Roshina Jasmine Faber is committed to providing a dynamic and engaging learning environment that empowers students to excel in the field of graphic design.

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Belbin P Baby

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Mr. Belbin Baby is a Journalism Faculty in the SH School of Communication. He has completed his post-graduation in Mass Communication and Journalism from Calicut University. His industry experience has been with a reputed newspaper, Publication house including book editing magazine production and video production for 3 years. Still he works as freelance journalist for various magazines and online portals. He has more than 3years of experience in journalism teaching. His areas of interest are History and development of media, Political Reporting, business journalism, visual media production and online journalism.

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Abin Jose

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Mr. Abin Jose, is an adaptive integrated 3D concept artist, talented illustrator and a creative problem solver. He had graduated from ICAT Film School Chennai ( B A (Hon.) Animation Film making, under University of Wales, UK and works across Animation, game art and digital platforms bringing ideas to life visually. He is able to articulate thoughts and present creative ideas in a clear and concise manner. A former production team member and a professional freelance 3D artist, he has more than 13 years of experience in Animation, VFX and in art field. He has worked in many animation educational zones including Reliance Aims (Art/3D Department, Chennai), Dreamzone (animator, interior designer, art department/Fashion illustration), Arena Animation (Academic Head), Kites softwares (3D Animator), ASAP (Additional Skill Acquisition Program, under Media and Education Council of India) as an examiner and at DDUGKY (Central Government program).

Faculty

Anoop K B

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Anoop KB is an esteemed faculty member and CG supervisor at the SH School of Communication. With over 15 years of extensive experience in Animation & VFX, he has made significant contributions to the film industry. Since 2009, contributed to hundreds of domestic and international productions in various roles, from artist to supervisor. Anoop has an impressive portfolio, having worked on notable movies such as "Ordinary," "Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu, " "Puthiya Theerangal," "Vaadhyar," "Sringaravelan," "Janapriyan," "Memories," "Run Baby Run, " "Mayamohini," "Life of Josutty," "7th Day," and "Drishyam," among others. Additionally, he has lent his expertise to advertising projects for brands like Kairali T.M.T, Emerging Kerala, Saras, Happy Time Pappadam, and Manorama. Anoop's proficiency extends to logo plays, including Full-House Logo Plays and New Generation Cinema Logo Plays.

His professional journey includes roles as a 2D Animator at Digitoonz Pvt Ltd, CGI Artist/CG supervisor at Magmyth VFX studio Pvt Ltd and freelance experience in interior and exterior 3D visualization. Anoop has also served as an Animation & VFX faculty at Image Creative Education, Kottayam and Palarivattom, where he held the position of faculty head. Furthermore, he has provided training as a faculty at N.S.D.C (National Skill Development Corporation).

Anoop holds a Professional Diploma in Animation and VFX in E-media technology from Keltron (Government of Kerala undertaking). He is a B.voc graduate in sales and marketing from Tiss University, Mumbai and a Postgraduate in visual communication.

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Abhilash G

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Abhilash G is a faculty member and a VFX compositar at SH School of Communication. He has more than 10 years of experience in the field of Animation & VFX and has also worked in the film industry. He has worked in movies Avenjers, Bahubeli Dangal, Addu,Ezra, Pulimurugan etc. He has also been a part of many advertisements and his other areas of experience.

He has worked as creative director in Magical touch creations, VFX compositor in Ultrarice 3D, VFX Copositor in Keyfream Animations etc

He has worked as a 3D faculty at Arena animation Palarivattom, assistant professor of Animation and VFX in Mes college Marampally He graduate B.sc Multimedia and Postgraduate in Visual Communication

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Minna Ann Andrews

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Dr. Andrews is a linguist keen on exploring the 'linguistic sense' and hopes to impart the same to students and help them succeed. She is an observer on the ways to view society in terms of gender and power dissemination.

Dr. Andrews has 10+ years of experience in teaching in various institutions in India (Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala; Mar Athanasius College Autonomous, Kothamangalam; T.I.M.E Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad etc). She has also associated herself with Cognizant Technology Solutions, Chennai as a Technical Writer.

Dr. Andrews did her PhD in English Language Teaching from PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. She is also an alumnus of Madras Christian College, Chennai, PSG College of Arts and Science and Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad.

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Ambu S

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Media Professional with more than 12 years of experience in media production, Videography, Photography &VideoEditing. Have worked in different departments of film production (animation and live action) in companies like Technicolor India, Deluxe media entertainment, and Story Box productions, and also worked at Vellore institute of technology

Done a number of Advertisements, Social awareness films, and public information films. Also worked with international clients like Disney, Paramount, Amazon, and Eone.

Has a Post-graduation from amrita university (visual media and Communication) and a PG diploma in animation and special effects from the Keltron animation campus.

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Francis Xavier

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Francis Xavier is a faculty member and a VFX compositor at the SH School of Communication. He has more than 10 years of experience in the field of Animation & VFX and has also worked in the film & advertising industry. He has worked in movies & international advertising industry garrard, Bio oil, Samsung, etc. He has also been a part of many advertisements and his other areas of experience.

He has worked as a creative director in Deokib creations, Suvan technologies ( Bangalore ) VFX compositor in Kerala literacy mission ( Govt Kerala ), etc

He has worked as a Graphic & vfx faculty at image animation Palarivattom, assistant professor of Animation and VFX at Mes college Marampally. He graduated Postgraduate in Visual Communication

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Sangeetha P S

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Sangeetha P. S. is a UGC NET-qualified Mass Communication and Journalism Postgraduate and a PhD Scholar in Film Studies. At the age of 16, Sangeetha began experimenting with the media as a news reader on a regional channel in Thrissur. Sangeetha worked as a media professional for more than 7 years in a variety of media industries, including advertising, public relations, print, television, and online journalism. She has mostly worked in marketing communication and has been associated with advertising firms such as Push Integrated Communications, Rediffusion Y&R, and Ogilvy & Mather Bangalore. She has also collaborated with eminent actors like Mohanlal and Manju Warrior for the commercials of brands like Kalyan Jewellers, Dhathri Hair Oil, and Kannan Devan Tea.
She started her teaching journey in 2017 at the Centre for Media Studies, Jyoti Nivas College, Autonomous Bangalore. Along with teaching and learning, she has given many research presentations at national and international conferences and published research papers in reputed journals. She has a diploma in visual editing. During the last eight years of teaching, she has gained experience in organising international media conferences, international short film festivals, theatre performances, and media job fairs for students.

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Sunaina Yousuf

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Sunaina Yousuf is a faculty of Journalism at SH School of Communication. She is a UGC-NET-qualified postgraduate in Communication and Journalism. She has worked as a media professional in print and online journalism. She has been associated with several design projects as well. From design to content writing, she has multifaceted expertise.

She is an alumnus of SH School of Communication.

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Athira P Sajeesh

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Athira P Sajeesh is a faculty member in the Department of Journalism. She is a UGC NET qualified Mass Communication and Journalism Post Graduate. She started her career as a reporter with Reporter Channel, Ernakulam, in 2014 and also worked for Big news online news portal.

She started her teaching journey in 2015 at LISSAH College, Calicut and has 8 years of experience in teaching in various institutions (St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth & St. Alberts College, Ernakulam). She has completed her post-graduation from MG University, and under-graduation from Sree Kerala Varma College Thrissur.

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Fr. Paul Muriyath

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Saravanan

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SARAVANAN VK, a faculty member in the Design department, brings over 30 years of experience as a highly skilled Art Director and Designer. With a Master’s degree in Visual Communication and a Graduation in Fine Arts from the prestigious College of Fine Arts in Trivandrum, he has worked with top-tier advertising agencies like Anthem/TBWA-New Delhi, Mudra Communications, and BBDO Worldwide’s Dubai office. His award-winning portfolio features the prestigious Pepper Awards (2018, 2019), the Environment Poster Award of Kerala, as well as participation in the International Poster Art Biennale in South Korea (2021). Beyond his professional accomplishments, Saravanan’s passion for art and photography has led him to participate in numerous exhibitions, including the Kerala Lalithkala Academy’s Annual Art and Photographic exhibitions (2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2018)

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Jordin Mathew

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Keerthana Sumedhan

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Ms. Keerthana Sumedhan is an Animation faculty member at SH School of Communication. With four years of industry experience, she excels in creating stunning visual content for games, films, and advertising. Recently, she served as a 3D Visualizer at an events-based company in Bangalore. She holds a postgraduate degree in Electronic Media from Pondicherry University and a Bachelor's degree in Animation and Graphic Design from Yeldo Mar Baselios College. Her areas of interest include lighting, 3D Environment design, art history, and animation history. She possesses a strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects on time. Additionally, she demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and a passion for staying updated with the latest trends and technologies in 3D design.