Associate Professor | Head - B.Voc Program

Dr. Chandana Kumar Vemana is a distinguished practice-led researcher with a PhD in Media Projection Practices and a background in Performing Arts in Theatre. A Stanislavski method actor and trainer, he excels in the intersection of performance and media aesthetics. As a visual semiotician, he explores the language of visual communication, while his passion for programming and digital media art fuels his innovative creations. With 14 years of academic administration experience, Dr Chandana is an expert in Outcome-Based Education (OBE) integration and is dedicated to andragogy, fostering dynamic, learner-centred teaching practices.

Manipal Institute of Communication

Qualification: Master of Performing Arts (Theatre), M.Sc. (Visual Communication), MA (Journalism and Mass Communication), PhD (Media Projection Design), PG Diploma in Television Production, PG Diploma in Computer Applications and Diploma in Film & Television Acting.