Course Overview:

The Bachelor of Animation & Multimedia program blends creativity with technology, focusing on 2D/3D animation, visual effects, graphic design, and multimedia production. Students gain hands-on experience through industry projects, preparing them for careers in film, gaming, and digital media.

Duration

• The Bachelor of Animation & Multimedia is typically a 3-year course but may extend to 4 years depending on the institution. It is divided into 6 to 8 semesters.

Syllabus (Semester-wise)

Year 1: Foundation in Animation & Multimedia

• Semester 1:

1. Fundamentals of Design and Art

2. Drawing and Illustration Techniques

3. Introduction to Animation

4. 2D Animation Basics

5. Digital Media Tools and Software

6. History of Animation

• Semester 2:

1. Advanced Drawing and Sketching for Animation

2. Principles of Animation

3. Introduction to 3D Modeling

4. Storyboarding and Pre-Production

5. Basics of Character Design

6. Fundamentals of Photography and Cinematography

Year 2: Specialized Animation Techniques and Multimedia Skills

• Semester 3:

1. 3D Modeling and Texturing

2. Animation in 3D (Rigging and Animation Techniques)

3. Audio-Visual Effects (VFX)

4. Animation for Gaming

5. Motion Graphics

6. Sound Design and Editing

• Semester 4:

1. Advanced 3D Animation

2. Lighting and Rendering in Animation

3. Visual Effects for Films

4. Concept Art and Matte Painting

5. Stop Motion Animation

6. Internship/Fieldwork

Year 3: Advanced Multimedia and Capstone Projects

• Semester 5:

1. Animation for Advertising and Marketing

2. Advanced Character Animation

3. Animation for Web and Social Media

4. Digital Compositing Techniques

5. Portfolio Development

6. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in Animation

• Semester 6:

1. Major Project/Final Animation Film

2. Advanced Visual Effects and Simulation

3. Animation Production Pipeline Management

4. Interactive Media Design

5. Professional Practices in Animation

6. Dissertation/Research Work

Year 4 (Optional - Depending on the Institution)

• Semester 7:

1. Industry-Specific Projects

2. Advanced Topics in Multimedia

3. Animation Entrepreneurship and Business Development

4. Electives (e.g., Game Design, Advanced VFX)

5. Research Work

• Semester 8:

1. Capstone Project/Animation Film

2. Internship/Industry Collaboration

3. Portfolio Presentation and Review

4. Exhibition and Final Submission

5. Animation Law and Intellectual Property Rights

Average Fees

• The average fees for Bachelor of Animation & Multimedia courses range from INR 1,00,000 to INR 4,50,000 per year, depending on the institution and facilities provided.

Exams to Attend

• Common entrance exams include:

1. NID Entrance Exam (National Institute of Design)

2. UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design)

3. CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design)

4. College/University-specific entrance exams

Top 10 Institutions Offering Bachelor of Animation & Multimedia in India

1. National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad

2. MIT Institute of Design, Pune

3. Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology, Bengaluru

4. IIT Bombay (IDC School of Design)

5. Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune

6. Pearl Academy, Delhi

7. Arena Animation, Multiple Cities

8. MAAC (Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics), Mumbai

9. Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects, Mumbai

10. Whistling Woods International Institute, Mumbai

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Bachelor of Animation & Multimedia

1. Toonz Academy, Thiruvananthapuram

2. Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC), Kochi

3. Vismayas Max Animation Academy, Thiruvananthapuram

4. Cochin Media School, Kochi

5. Kerala State Institute of Design, Kollam

6. Asian School of Business, Thiruvananthapuram

7. Image Creative Education, Kozhikode

8. Arena Animation, Kochi

9. St. Teresa's College, Kochi (Animation Specialization)

10. Penta Media College of Animation, Kochi