The department of Visual Communication was established in the academic year 2005-06 by introducing B.Sc Visual Communication as a self financing stream which was later brought under the government discipline in the year 2006-07. The first batch of students passed out in the year 2008-09 under the government regular college.

The department introduced M. Sc Visual Communication in the year 2012-13 and Ph. D in the same year.

The syllabus prescribed by the university explores various types of media such as visual media like websites, radio, television and Print publishing. The Department is dedicated to provide exposure to development based media studies, techniques involved and socially responsible citizens. The Department focuses on hands on experience and object oriented training to enable the students to understand the nuances of media. Apart from classroom teaching, students are constantly encouraged to attend/organize seminars, workshops and events to develop and explore their innate talent.