The Visual Effects or VFX and Animation is a professional course for learning the art, techniques, and software for animation or special effects in the movies/ films. It teaches the students how to work within a brief to create designs for characters, props, and locations, building on a solid foundation of research. The common topics we learn here are Designing, Lighting, Modelling, Animation, Visual Effects, Life Drawing, Layering, Rendering, 3D Animation and Design etc. There are many reasons to study animation: you'll get to use your imagination and present your ideas to wide audiences, you'll learn many transferable skills that are relevant to other careers and sectors, and once you graduate, you'll find great job prospects with a high earning potential.
Watch Video| Course | Eligibility | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Animation and VFX | 10+2(Any stream) | 2 years |
| Under Graduate | 10+2 (Any stream)) + minimum 50% + Entrance Exam/Merit based | 3 years |
| Post Graduate | Bachelor of Animation and VFX with 55% | 2 years |
| Post Graduate Diploma | Bachelor of Animation and VFX with 55% | 1 year |
Depending on the type of institute/quota, fees can range from INR 54,000 to INR 185,000 for Government College; & for Self Financed college’s ranges from INR 50000 to INR 50000 , excluding lodging/boarding expenses
Creativity & Imagination
Familiarity with Graphics Software
Presentation Skills
Drawing Skills
Originality and Innovativeness
Ability to Work in Time Bound Fashion
Attention for Detail
Following are the various job profiles offered to graduates and post graduates in Animation and VFX:
Diploma in VFX
B.Sc.in Animation and VFX
B.A. in Animation and VFX
M.Sc. in Animation and VFX
M.A. in Animation and VFX
Gujarat University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad (https://www.gujaratuniversity.ac.in)
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad (http://www.baou.edu.in)
University of Mumbai (https://mu.ac.in)
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, Mumbai (https://www.csmu.ac.in)
Reliance education for VFX and Animation, Mumbai (https://www.relianceedu.com)
ICE balaji telefilms, Mumbai (https://www.theiceinstitute.com)
Ramesh sippy academy of cinema, Mumbai (http://rsace.edu.in)
Indian Institute of Fashion and Animation, Banglore
Artemisia college of Art and Design, Indore
Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun
Film and Television Institute of India, Pune
St.Xavier’s College, Kolkata
Toonz Animation India
Pentamedia Graphics
Maya Entertainment
Marvel Studio
Disney Studio
Universal Studio
Note:
All the students, teachers and guardians should note that the above mentioned websites and information on various colleges/universities may change under the rules and regulations of the education department.
