Course Overview:
BFA in Animation & VFX is an undergraduate program designed to provide students with advanced skills in animation, visual effects, and multimedia. It covers both 2D and 3D animation, compositing, and post-production techniques. The course prepares students to work in film, television, advertising, gaming, and other digital platforms.
Duration:
4 years (8 semesters)
Average Fees:
INR 2,00,000 - 5,00,000 per year (depending on the institution)
Exams to Attend:
Admission to the BFA in Animation & VFX typically requires candidates to clear entrance exams such as:
NID Entrance Exam (National Institute of Design)
UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design)
Other university-specific entrance exams
Syllabus (Semester-wise)
Semester 1:
Fundamentals of Drawing and Sketching
Introduction to Visual Arts
History of Animation and VFX
Principles of Design
Basics of Digital Media
Semester 2:
2D Animation Techniques
Character Design and Development
Introduction to Digital Photography
Storyboarding Techniques
Traditional Animation
Semester 3:
3D Modeling and Texturing
Visual Effects (VFX) Basics
Motion Graphics
Animation Scripting
Film Studies and Animation History
Semester 4:
3D Animation Principles
Compositing Techniques
Lighting and Rendering in Animation
Sound Design for Animation and VFX
Advanced Storyboarding
Semester 5:
Advanced 3D Animation
VFX Production Techniques
Dynamics and Particle Effects
Character Rigging
Animation Project Work
Semester 6:
Special Effects in Films
Game Design Basics
Animation and VFX for Advertising
Portfolio Development
Cinematic Techniques in Animation
Semester 7:
Advanced Visual Effects and Post-Production
Animation for Interactive Media
Industry Internship
Final Project (Pre-Production)
Semester 8:
Final Project (Production & Post-Production)
Advanced Game Design Concepts
Professional Practices in Animation & VFX
Career Development and Networking
Top Ten Institutions (Combined Ranking in India)
National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad
Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay - Industrial Design Centre
MIT Institute of Design, Pune
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC), Mumbai
Whistling Woods International, Mumbai
Zee Institute of Creative Art (ZICA), Bangalore
Pearl Academy, Delhi
Arena Animation, Bangalore
Top Ten Institutions in Kerala
Toonz Academy, Trivandrum
Kerala State Institute of Design, Kollam
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi
Image Creative Education, Cochin
National Institute of Design, Kerala Campus
Cindrebay School of Design, Calicut
Asian Academy of Film and Television, Kochi
Arena Animation, Calicut
Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC), Trivandrum
Lakhotia Institute of Design, Cochin