Degree Course Type 

Bachelors

Entry Level Qualification 

Class 10+2

Degree Course Duration 

3 Year

Course Fields 

Computer

Degree Course Entrance Exam 

NIFT GAT, UCEED, CEED, AIEED, NATA

Average Course Fee 

300000 - 400000

Average Salary Offered 

107000 - 2000000

Course Details 

There are so many courses available in Animation that a candidate can opt after completing their 12th board. We have provided the list of courses in Animation below.

1. BA in Animation and Graphic Design 

2. BA in Animation and Multimedia

3. BA in Digital Filmmaking and Animation

4. Bachelor of Visual Arts

5. BSc in Animation 

6. BSc in Animation and Gaming 

7. BSc in Animation and VFX

8. BDes in Animation 

9. Certificate in VFX

10. Certificate in 2D Animation 

11. Certificate in 3D Animation 

12. Diploma in Digital Animation 

13. Diploma in CG Animation

Course Highlights 

The candidates can check the major highlights of the Animation course mentioned below.

About Course 

A course in Animation provides aspirants with the skills required for multimedia and animation. It is a great career choice for candidates who have a keen interest in the animated world and how it works. Most of the television series and animated movies these days require VFX. 

The main aim and focus of the Animation courses is to provide students with new skills in communication that are necessary for animation along with knowledge about new and traditional media. The curriculum of the courses is designed to provide students with training in computer animation, application of Flash and Photoshop etc.

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

The animation course is a very creative and lucrative course. The candidates who want to pursue Animation courses have to be sure that they need a lot of creative blend and visual abilities to be experts in this stream. The candidates can check the required skills for the animation course mentioned below. 

Eligibility  

The eligibility criteria for taking admission to different animation-related courses are very important. Animation courses have become very popular in recent years because of the constant demand of animators by the industry. The animation industry with the advancement of the internet and technology has grown multiple folds. The popularity has led to this course being offered by many leading colleges and universities for doing animation-related courses at different levels such as undergraduate, postgraduate, certificate, diploma, online learning and distance learning courses. 

For doing a course at the graduation level, the students must have completed and passed their XIIth examination from a recognized board in any stream. However, there are many institutes that allow doing different certificate and diploma level courses immediately after their schooling from a recognized board. The students willing to pursue postgraduate courses in animation must have completed their graduation in any stream from a recognized board. They should also obtain a minimum of 45-50% in order to be eligible for admission.

Entrance Exams Details 

There are many top and popular colleges in India that offer admission in animation courses through entrance exams. They check the performance of the candidates through the entrance test and then take admission for the animation course. Mainly the exam pattern is related to questions on Logical reasoning, General Awareness, Media Aptitude, English Language, Current affairs, etc. We have provided the list of entrance exams conducted for admission into the Animation course below.

1. NIFT Entrance Exam 

2. AIEED

3. NATA 

4. UCEED

5. CEED

6. WLCI Aptitude Test

7. SAT India

8. NID

Degree Course Syllabus 

The candidates can check the animation syllabus that are being taught during the course duration below.
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Top Colleges 

The candidates can check the list of Animation top colleges in India given below.

Course Fees 

20K-1 lakhs per annum for Bachelors and 1-2 lakhs per annum for Masters.

Top Recruiters And Salary 

After pursuing a course in animation, there are various multimedia and animation companies where one can apply for jobs. Some of the popular job roles for graduates with animation degrees are:

1. Web Designers

2. Animator

3. Game Designer

4. Flash Animator

5. Video Game Designer

6. Art Director

7. Film & Video Editor

8. VFX Supervisor

9. Storyboard Artist

10. Comic Book Artist

Salary of Animation Graduates

The average starting salary of an animator is Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 4 lakh annually. The job of an animator is full of excitement and creativity as they produce images that appear to come to life on screen. Animators work can be found in computer games, websites, feature films, commercials, and others. The major employers in the respective field are:

​​​​​​​1. Dreamworks

2. Tata Elxsi Studio

3. Xentrix Studio

4. Technicolor

Course Scope And Career Options 

The candidates who pursue animation courses with effort and good learning skills have a very lucrative and immense scope. They have a bright future as in the current scenario technologies are at peak. Everything is getting digital. The increasing demand for animation, multimedia, designing, publication, dtp are opening up so many scopes for the animation graduates. The animation course has a vast scope abroad as well. There are many abroad based companies that are hiring animators from India as per their experience and knowledge in the animation field.

The students willing to be part of the animation industry can actually work on multiple profiles as there are wide ranges of job opportunities available for them. The aspirants must be aware and thorough with the software that is used in the animation industry. They should also be able to meet the expectation of the clients and must be updated about the latest trends in the field of animation. The students must check the below mentioned profiles if they are pursuing a course related to animation.

1. Visual Development Artist:  A Visual Development Artist uses 2D and 3D models for animations, they make  illustration, drawing and creating visuals and also design skills that easily convey the idea behind the entire work. They use softwares like Adobe Photoshop, Maya, etc to make visuals.

2. 3D Modeller: The job profile of 3D Modeller is the build models that are based on the concept of 3D. They build and develop concept art and develop 3D characters. They also build the skin surface of models and further paint it and decorate with 2D textures. They are accountable for creating the accurate models of how they will look if they are converted into reality. They use many software and programmes for creating these 3D models such as or surfaces, paint it and then wrap these 2D textures on a digital frame. The task of modelling Maya , 3DS Max, Pixar's RenderMan, POV-Ray etc.

3. Flash Animator: Flash Animators are those who work on particular software and create animation videos for video games, websites, marketing and advertising, education materials, television, etc.

4. Video Game Designer: They are specific people who specialize in developing different kind of video games as per the demands and need of the hour. They combine various technologies such as engineering, animation, art, mathematics, science, design, etc. to reach to a substantial conclusion. In the current scenario, they are developing real life characters and people submerge themselves in video games. 

5. Animation Director: They are the one who are responsible for executing the show. Right from the process of recruitment, they train and manage their animation teams. They work in coordination with production people for efficient output. Animation directors also brief about the projects and fix a deadline to complete the same as a coordinated team.

6. Cartoonist:  Cartoonist's main job is to draw characters, objects, as per the requirement. A cartoonist also have to develop moods, create dramatic environment, colour patterns, background painting and sketching. 

7. Character Animator: Character Animator are the people who create and design characters by using puppetry, latest animation software,3D animations, 2D modelling. Character Animators create characters in such a way that the whole story can be narrated in a very communicative and interesting manner.

8. Stop Motion Animator: Stop Motion Animators are those who use clay, puppets or models to create animated videos. These videos are used for animated films and television commercials. 

9. Animator: As the name indicates, animators are responsible for creating animation and providing visual effects for different devices such as mobiles, television, video games, films, advertising, etc. It is one of the most demanding jobs as animation industry is rising day by day and with the onset of the internet, the demand for video animated content is heavily popular among kids.

Admission Process 

The candidates can check the admission process for Animation mentioned below.

​​​​​​​1. Admission to the Animation courses is on the basis of class 12th marks is they are doing a bachelors course.

2. Admission into the master's course requires a bachelor's degree from a recognised university.

3. There are some colleges that have their own merit/cut-off list for the admission process.

The admission to the top colleges are done through entrance exam.