About Us
Who we are
Greetings and warm welcome to the college with best campus life in Kerala!
Sacred Heart (SH) College (Autonomous) Kochi, affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University bears the legacy of 75 years upholding the wholistic tradition of relentless pursuit of excellence in higher education, of the catholic congregation Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). The College was accredited by the NAAC at the five star level in the year 2000. University Grants Commission (UGC) of India conferred Autonomy on Sacred Heart College in 2014 with its 16 Undergraduate and 16 Postgraduate Programmes and a range of Diploma and Certificate courses.
Popularly known as SH or Thevara college, it aims to fashion an enlightened society and strives to fulfil its mission to facilitate all round development of an individual. It has been at the forefront of community engagement providing educational opportunities to all aspiring youth to progress in life by developing excellence in academics, arts, and sports, fostering a concern for the environment.
SH School of Communication
Established in 2012, SH School of Communication (SHSC) hosts four departments that study different areas in media - Animation, Graphic Design, Journalism, and Cinema and Television, of Sacred Heart Autonomous College, Thevara. SHSC offers Under Graduate and Post Graduate Programmes in Animation, Graphic Design, Communication and Journalism, and Cinema and Television.
This Communication school aims to inculcate innovation, imaginative action and professional responsibility in students while nourishing a personal bond between mentor and mentee. Learning is facilitated through verbal and audio- visual instruction and hands-on training. Creative application of learnt methods through projects help mould an integrated approach to self learning. SHSC reinforces a 360 degree exposure to students by involving them in events related to various media practices as well as extending opportunities to experience work environment at design studios, television channels and media houses through internships, field trips and training. The school has a robust alumni base that offers year round support to extra curricular as well as academic activities.
Vision
Moulding of principled media professionals with sterling quality and interminable yearning for veracity.
Mission
To inculcate innovation, imaginative action and professional responsibility through verbal and audio visual instruction and hands on training. To set the foundations of academic research that would instil the desire for bringing in changes in the society.
Programme Outcomes
Bachelors
| PO 1 | Critical Thinking: Take informed actions after identifying the assumptions that frame our thinking and actions, checking out the degree to which these assumptions are accurate and valid, and looking at our ideas and decisions (intellectual, organizational, and personal) from different perspectives. |
| PO 2 | Effective Communication: Speak, read, write and listen clearly in person and through electronic media in English and in one Indian language, and make meaning of the word by connecting people, ideas, books, media and technology. |
| PO 3 | Effective Citizenship: Demonstrate empathetic social concern and equity centred national development, and the ability to act an informed awareness of issues and participate in civic life through volunteering. |
| PO 4 | Environment and Sustainability: Understand the issues of environmental contexts and sustainable development. |
| PO 5 | Ethics: Recognise different value systems including your own, understand the moral dimensions of your decisions, and accept responsibility for them. |
| PO 6 | Global Perspective: Understand the economic, social and ecological connections that link the world's nations and people. |
Masters
| PO 1 | Capable of exercising their critical thinking in creating new knowledge leading to innovation, entrepreneurship and employability. |
| PO 2 | Able to effectively communicate the knowledge of their study and research in their respective disciplines to their employers and to the society at large. |
| PO 3 | Able to make choices based on the values upheld by the college, and have the readiness and know-how to preserve environment and work towards sustainable growth and development. |
| PO 4 | Possessing an ethical view of life, and have a broader (global) perspective transcending the provincial outlook. |
| PO 5 | Possessing a passion for exploring new knowledge independently for the development of the nation and the world and are able to engage in a lifelong learning process. |
What students and parents say
Testimonials
"Everyone's idea and thoughts are respected here."
I can positively say SHSC has made me a better person. It has helped me develop a positive attitude towards my studies and discover more about myself.
I like the activities that happen here, such as the Outbound Adventure trip, Movie screening, Biennale volunteer ship, Women's Day programme, photography exhibition, and more. Brilliant atmosphere, faculty and the PG students are really friendly. And the experiences you ‘achieve' from here that are priceless and worthy. The perfect Kodak Moment. I'm happy that I'm becoming a creative thinker and a better human being. As a whole, I love it here.
Govind Kamath
Student
"A process of exploring myself."
Being from literature background, media was totally new to the area for me. The family atmosphere at SHSC helped me to cope with a major change in my professional interests. The approach by the SHSC faculty was an immense support for me to adapt to this multi-tasking course.
Lijumol Joseph
Student
"SHSC has helped me realise what I'm good at."
SH School of Communication believes in practical exposure. There is a limit to what we can learn and understand from within a classroom, whereas first-hand experience goes a long way. Also, most institutions believe that students can learn only from a mentor, but SHSC has proved that wrong too. By giving importance to peer teaching, we all have something to learn from each other.
SHSC has helped me realise what I'm good at and where I need improvement. The teachers have no qualms in helping you with something, no matter how many times you ask. They sit with you till you get it. And that is more than what you can ask for.
Devika Menon
Student
"An enchanting journey filled with discoveries."
Being a part of Sacred Heart School of Communication and their BA animation and graphic design program has been sort of like an enchanting journey filled with discoveries on new cultures and most importantly art from across the globe and learning how to apply these discoveries in innovative ways into the various creative assignments given to us and create something that is our very own. The mentoring system is extremely satisfying where the teachers actually attend to your problems individually and talk to you like a friend rather than a facilitator.
Aditi Vinayakan
Student
"A wonderful experience at SHSC."
I am proud to be a part of SHSC. SHSC has helped to improve my academic skills. I was guided very well throughout. The things which i learned from here let it be professional or personal have helped me in my career too. Thanks a lot for your valuable guidance and support.
Heeba Hameed
Student
Education at SHSC was a life experience, along with learning it also aided to acquire the skill to unlearn things which is sometimes more important than learning...
Nishida Sahir
Student
You meet a lot of wonderful people at SHSC. Your peers helps you out in your field as much as your teachers. Everyone continuosly refine their skills and helps other to do so.
Krishna M Warrier
Student
Teachers at SHSC work closely with their students, which allows them to really understand the strengths and difficulties of each individual. This means you get more support and encouragement in the areas that really matter.
Jibin Jose
Student
The activities at SHSC helped me a lot with my communication skills, as well as overcoming my shyness. The teachers were always supportive, which allowed me to secure a spot in the industry of my choice.
Maya Prasad
Student