Overview:

BSc in Animation is a three-year undergraduate program divided into six semesters offered by many universities and institutions across India. The animation course is a holistic course in both the creativity and technology ecosystem of the animation industry. Given the growing global demand for high-quality animated content in film, television, and digital media, this course equips graduates to capitalise on blended skills across a wide range of industry sectors globally.

During the program, students will study animation principles, character design, storyboarding, and visual effects. The program gives students a unique blend of  traditional and digital animation experiences, such as 3D modeling and computer-generated imagery with the latest 2D hand-drawn animation. This holistic approach is designed to create versatility in students so that they can work across different animation industries, be it entertainment or advertising.

The curriculum includes hands-on projects and workshops. These fieldwork experiences are well balanced with topics like animation history, film studies, and multimedia production to provide a broad understanding of the creative process, ensuring that students receive a successful career in this dynamic and highly competitive industry.

Course Curriculum:

The main topics that  are taught in order to provide a remarkable and advanced education in the field include:

1. Explain animation
2. Drawing and Illustration Techniques
3. 2D and 3D animation
4. Character design and development
5. Storeboarding and Script Reigning
6. Digital modeling and texturing
7. Visual Effects (VFX)
8. Animation software like Maya, Blender, etc.
9. Multimedia production
10. Film Studies and Cinematography
11. Sound design and editing
12. Game Design and Development
13. Portfolio development and internships

Career Opportunities:

The graduates have a wide range of career opportunities, including:

1. Animator
2. 3D Modeler
3. Character Designer
4. Storyboard Artist
5. Visual Effects (VFX) Artist
6. Game Designer
7. Motion Graphics Designer
8. Multimedia Specialist
9. Art Director
10. Animation Producer
     

Newcomers in animation usually get a salary between INR 20,000 and INR 40,000 per month, but as they grow and master different aspects of animation, students will have a more promising future with much higher salaries.