Course Overview:
Bachelor of Animation and Multimedia Design is an undergraduate program designed to develop creative and technical skills in animation, digital arts, and multimedia production. The program emphasizes storytelling, 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, game design, and video production. It provides a blend of artistic and technical education necessary for thriving in the animation and multimedia industry.

Duration:
The course duration is typically 3 to 4 years, divided into 6 or 8 semesters.

Syllabus:

Semester 1:

• Fundamentals of Art and Design

• Introduction to Animation

• Visual Communication

• Drawing and Illustration

• Basics of Graphic Design

• History of Animation and Multimedia

• Digital Image Editing (Adobe Photoshop)

Semester 2:

• 2D Animation Principles

• Storyboarding Techniques

• Vector Graphics (Adobe Illustrator)

• Introduction to Sound Design

• Photography and Videography

• Typography and Layout Design

• Character Design and Development

Semester 3:

• 3D Animation – Basics

• Modeling and Texturing (Maya, 3DS Max)

• Animation Production Process

• Introduction to Game Design

• Digital Sculpting and Rigging

• Video Editing and Compositing (Adobe Premiere, After Effects)

• Acting for Animation

Semester 4:

• Advanced 3D Animation

• Lighting and Rendering Techniques

• Visual Effects (VFX)

• Motion Graphics

• Interactive Multimedia Design

• Game Development and Simulation

• Industry Internship/Project

Semester 5:

• Advanced Visual Effects (VFX)

• Animation for Film and Television

• Advanced Game Design

• Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

• Sound Production and Mixing

• Advanced Character Animation

• Animation Research and Innovation

Semester 6:

• Portfolio Development

• Final Year Project (Film/Game/Short Animation)

• Advanced 3D Animation Techniques

• 2D/3D Motion Graphics

• Project Presentation and Viva

• Entrepreneurship and Freelancing in Animation

• Industry Internship/Placement

Average Fees:
The average course fee for a Bachelor’s in Animation and Multimedia Design ranges from INR 1,50,000 to 4,50,000 per year, depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:
Admissions are often based on performance in entrance exams such as:

• NID Entrance Exam (National Institute of Design)

• CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design)

• UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design)

• Pearl Academy Entrance Exam

• Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED)

• MAH AAC CET (Maharashtra Applied Arts and Craft Common Entrance Test)

• AIEED (All India Entrance Examination for Design)

Top 10 Animation and Multimedia Design Institutions in India:

1. National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad

2. MIT Institute of Design, Pune

3. Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune

4. National Institute of Film and Fine Arts (NIFFA), Kolkata

5. Pearl Academy, Delhi

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

7. Whistling Woods International, Mumbai

8. Arena Animation, Bangalore

9. Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects, Mumbai

10. FX School, Mumbai

Top 10 Animation and Multimedia Design Institutions in Kerala:

1. Toonz Academy, Trivandrum

2. Vismayam College of Art and Media, Kozhikode

3. Kerala State Institute of Design, Kollam

4. Cindrebay School of Design, Kochi

5. DreamZone School of Creative Studies, Kozhikode

6. Arena Animation, Kochi

7. Image Creative Education, Kochi

8. Wiztoonz Academy of Media & Design, Thiruvananthapuram

9. Animaster Academy, Trivandrum

10. IDeA World Design College, Trivandrum