One of the greatest animators who is known to all is Walt DIsney. In India, Animation Design courses are moving with a bullish trend by gaining huge popularity amongst youngsters. More and more candidates are considering Animation Design courses as their full time profession. But not everyone can excel in this field. To earn a good name in Animation Design, candidates must have phenomenal qualities/skills-set such as good imagination, creative mindset, sketching skills, technical know-how and much more. Number of educational institutes are providing degree/diploma courses in Animation Design. Candidates having an Animation background can work in various sectors like advertising, gaming, e-learning, entertainment, print/digital media and many more.
No one can forget the Animations we see in the entertainment industry like Ice Age, Bahubali, Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter series and many more. To pursue a career in Animation, candidates can get a graduate degree or diploma in Animation Design. Apart from being creative, some of the major skill set which candidates must possess are presented below.
| S. No. | Skill Set | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Knowledge of CAD | Mandatory knowledge of latest computer-aided designs Technical knowledge create precision drawings or technical illustrations |
| 2. | Good Visual Imagination | Candidates must have good imagination skills so they can convert the conceptual design to into actual figure |
| 3. | Detail Orientation | Key for detailing is a must Audience love detailing, hence all candidates who pursue Animation Design course must have detail oriented skills through which they can showcase each and every detail of their imagination using right technology |
| 4. | Artistic Skills | Skills to create fine works of art is essential It is important to create a blueprint before preparing the actual design |
| 5. | Aesthetic Skills | Ability to see art in everything from pin to plane is a must Seeing, appreciating and then creating should be inculcated in candidates |
For pursuing a degree or diploma in Animation Design, candidates must have qualified 10+2 from a recognised board with at least 45 per cent marks. List of top colleges that offer Animation Design courses are listed below.
| College | Course Offered |
|---|---|
| Industrial Design Centre, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai | M.Des Animation Design |
| Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore | B.Sc Multimedia and Animation |
| Chandigarh University, Chandigarh | B.Sc Animation, VFX and Gaming |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | B.Sc Animation |
| National Institute of Design Ahmedabad | B.Des Animation Film Design |
| World University of Design, Sonipat | B.Des Animation and Game Design |
| International School of Design, Pune | B.Des Animation Design |
Job roles offered in Animation Design are immeasurable. A candidate who has done Animation Design course can pursue job roles like Web Designer, Content Developers/Curators, 2D/3D Animators or Designers, Graphic Designer, Technical Trainer, 3D Modeler, Compositors, Multimedia Programmers, Visualizers and many more in leading animation studios and entertainment companies. Animators in India are working or have opportunities in both government as well as private sector companies. Apart from that Animation industry offers roles to candidates having knowledge not only in India but abroad as well.
Candidates after having some work experience with great and recognized animation companies can work as freelancers and start their own business. Funds for the same can be procured from various equity and debt sources.
Just after completing Animation Design course, candidates can start to work with animation companies and can earn a salary ranging from Rs. 15000 to Rs. 25000. With experience, the salary package will increase with increase in responsibilities. Remember that the Animation Design field requires self learning and improvement on a continuous basis. Demand for candidates who are willing to change and improve continuously is increasing. Moreover, the consumers who see the animations also demand for improved quality and performance.
