Animation (VFX/2D/3D) study details in India

The main aspect of becoming an animator is being artistic and creative. Typically animators have Graduate level degrees specializing on any of the various types of animation like computer animation, graphic arts, and fine arts. Animators also need to have time management and communication skill.

Expenses and other details of the course

The cost for animation courses can range between 30,000 to 3 or 4 lakhs, depending on the type of course the candidate wants to study. A bachelor’s degree in animation can have a session time of minimum 3 years, after which candidate may peruse a master’s degree in the mentioned field. The eligibility criteria for enrolling into animation studies are; candidates must complete their 10+2 or equivalent exams and must acquire 55%marks of the total number.

Types of courses

There are three types of animation course; Bachelor’s degree, diploma courses, certificate course. The various aspects of bachelor degree courses mainly include;

• Animation,
• 2D and 3D animation,
• Visual effects (VFX),
• Digital filmmaking

Course duration

Diploma courses time length varies in different institutes, the shortest known session period for any diploma courses available in India is 6 months, but it can be prolonged to 1 academic year too, depending on the institution the candidate enlisted under. Certificate courses mostly don’t require any specific criteria also they are not as detailed as other diploma or bachelor courses.

Other advanced courses

There are also advanced courses available in institutes of animation in India, they are notified as M.Sc., MA, Master of animation, Postgraduate certificate and diploma courses, these courses specializes mainly on

• Modeling,
• 2D/3D animation,
• Texturing,
• Illustration,
• Graphic Design,
• Visual Effects,
• Specific Software

Who can benefit the most?

Animation study is a well-selected subject for students who completed their higher secondary or equivalent exams because the animation industry is experiencing huge advancement as the visual effect technology is enriching the animation industry with huge digital experiences. Also, the visual effects industry is growing hugely so more and more job openings which require skillful well-learned candidates are presenting themselves every day.

Colleges

There are good government colleges in India which provides a good animation and VFX, 2D, 3D courses through their various learning programs as well as there are private colleges providing the same kind of programs. Few of the top animation colleges are;

• National Institute of Film and Fine Arts, Kolkata,
• St. Xavier’s College (autonomous) Kolkata,
• Maya Institute of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC),
• Arena Animation,
• FX School, Mumbai,
• Picasso Animation College, Bangalore

Scope for a better career

As per animation job offers, work of an animator is a satisfying job because animation is for artists. The animator must be creative and artistic by nature. So an animator’s job is a natural job for them. In aspects of salary, it depends on various different factors like employee skill set, grades he got in different exams of the mentioned fields, experience, etc. Generally, an animator’s starting salary revolves around 10-20 thousand in Indian rupees per month. If the job is in high profile media houses or studio the pay will be higher than mentioned before.