Bringing Stories To Life

This is one job that will allow you to walk the line between art and technology, with a little bit of drama thrown in. Every one knows Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Tom and Jerry - some animated characters that always delight and entertain us. Animation  is one of  the most sought after jobs of the 21st  century. 

Animation:  is sometimes misunderstood with cartooning. It is the art with which inanimate objects are brought to life with the help of various modern computer based sequencing techniques. It is an art that merges text, images, graphics, animation, audio and video to create virtual magic. Creating an idea, developing it into a story script and giving technical assistance to it, are the procedures in making an animation.

An animator creates storyboards, background scenery and pre-visualizations for a piece. They create characters for a variety of projects like movies, television, advertisements etc. They read the script carefully, study the storyboard and try to get into the character. They must know and understand the character. Animation specialists also work with Visual Effects (VFX).

Daily Routine

* drawing storyboards and creating models * designing an animated environment that includes backgrounds, sets and objects * designing characters * creating each frame * working out the timing of movements and making sure things meet the script and soundtrack requirements

* using computer software, including flash, maya, lightwave and others

* working as part of a team * working with clients (developing concepts, pitching ideas, etc.)

How Animation works:

The Greek astronomer Ptolemy discovered this principle known as ‘Persistence of Vision’ which offers an explanation. If images are flashed before the eye at a speed of at least ten frames per second, the brain thinks it is seeing a single moving image. The number of frames per second (or FPS) directly correlates to how smooth the movement appears. If the frame rate is too slow, the motion will look awkward and jerky. If the frame rate is too high, the motion will blur.

Animation techniques

2D animation: also known as traditional animation, involves the creation of a high volume of separate drawings that define a sequence. These drawings are then traced with ink onto transparent celluloid sheets called cel, which are scanned and painted using a special application software. These cels are layered on top of each other to create a sequence. The sequence is later edited to synchronise the audio and video content. This technique is widely used in creating characters for animations and cartoon programmes. A full-length feature film produced using cel animation often requires a million or more drawings to complete?

3D CGI animation: This technique makes extensive use of animation software programmes. 3D objects are constructed using curves or 2D geometric figures. Software programmes are used to modify the texture, light and colour of the object surface. Virtual cameras are used to zoom, focus, illuminate and resize the 3D objects. Important frames are developed to regulate the flow of intermediate frames. This technique is commonly used to create animation for television programmes, movies and online and console games.

3D motion capture animation:  is the process of creating 3D characters and similar to the 3D CGI animation technique. However, the techniques differ with respect to the time when the animation effects are introduced. To produce animation effects, sensors from a computer are attached physically to a human being. These sensors help coordinate the real-time movements of the human actor with the movements of a computerised 3D character. This technique is widely used for low-resolution games, Internet characters, live TV performances and special effects for animated movies.

Computer generated Imagery or 3D animation: 3D or three-dimensional animation, which has more depth and is more realistic, are a series of images/ objects created using computers or any other digital media. In addition to the skills in drawing, composition and character design, 3D animators deal with modelling, rendering, texturing and lighting. The texture, lighting and colour of the 3D objects are modified using software programmes and virtual cameras are used to focus, resize, zoom and illuminate the figures. This digital animation has the power to create effects not possible with Classical animation. Film, advertising, video and gaming are the fast growing fields for 3D animation. This technique makes extensive use of animation software programmes like 3ds Max (Autodesk), Softimage|XSI (Avid), MAYA (Autodesk) etc.

An Animated feature film, which offers considerable employment prospects, is a combined talented effort of a wide variety of artists. A typical animation film requires around 500 animators. India has over 300 animation studios employing over 12,000 animation professionals. In addition to outsourcing, content is being made for the Indian market as well. Films like Hanuman, Krishna, My Friend Ganesha, etc. have proved that animation can make huge profits at the box office.

Options:

Given below are the different roles of professionals in the animation industry:

Ÿ Character animators: bring characters to life and generally have knowledge of traditional animation and stop-motion animation.

Ÿ Film animators: work in all aspects of animation.

Ÿ Image Editors: Bring together the various audio-visual components of an animation film.

Ÿ Background artists: paint the background of the characters in the project.

Ÿ Storyboard Artists: have excellent drawing skill. They visualise a series of events from one animation frame to another.

Ÿ 2-D Animators: create a very high volume of separate drawings that define an animated sequence.

Ÿ 3-D animators:  take the sculpted, textured and rigged 3-D model and put life into it.

Ÿ Texture Artists: create a surface to the 3-D modelled character, object or environment.

Ÿ Scanner operators: scan the clean up artist’s drawings.

Ÿ Clean- up Artists: assist the animator to trace the animator’s rough drawing and to check the accuracy and consistency of a design.

Ÿ Compositing Artists: bring all the different characters and backgrounds in to a single animation frame.

Ÿ Rendering artist: combine models, textures, animation, lighting and to produce the correct blend in the form of individual frames of animation.

Ÿ Rigging artists: take the modelled, textured 3-D character or object and set it up with a skeletal system or joints, this helps the 3-D character to talk or move fluidly and correctly.

Ÿ Special effects artists: combine live-action footage with computer generated imagery.

Ÿ Digital ink and paint artists: add colour to each frame.

Ÿ Key frame animator: draws the pictures of a movement’s beginning and end.

Ÿ Modeller: makes models for animation.

Ÿ Lighting artists: create variations of shade, colour intensity and shadows.

Ÿ Layout artists: decide the lighting and camera angles and sketches the background design for the animation.

 There are other choices too:

Designer, In-between Artist -Animator, Audio & Video Specialist, Graphic Designer, Multimedia Author, Web Designer, Content Developer, Multimedia Developer, Digital Post-Production Artist, Programmer.

Course Syllabus:

The animation courses you'll take will vary depending on which school you choose. Each school has its own curriculum and requirements. Your animation training may also be specific to the career path you choose. However, whatever your school or specialization, your animation courses are likely to cover the following subject matter:

2D and 3D animation; Cartooning styles; Colour and composition; Drawing skills; depicting emotion; life drawing; filmmaking techniques and elements; camera angle; focal length; lighting scale; vocabulary; storyboarding; storytelling; history of animation; marketing; creating a portfolio or demo reel; software training.

A student pursuing a diploma course in animation and gaming can pursue job roles such as Graphic Designer, Web Designer, 2D/3D Animator, 2D/3D Designer, AV Editor, Technical Trainer, 3D Modeler, Multimedia Programmers, Compositors, Visualizers, Content Developers and Pre and Post Production executives in leading animation studios and entertainment companies.

Personal Skills Required:

An animator should have an artistic bent of mind with a lot of passion and sketching, drawing, imaginative and creative skills, as animation starts with developing an idea into a story. An animator should have a good sense of colour, proportion, size, design, visualizations, knowledge of background art and layout. Excellent communication skills, patience, discipline and dedication to work is a vital. Animators must have a sound understanding of anatomy of humans, animals or birds and body movements and lighting effects.

Professional Skills Required:

Many of the most beloved animated characters are complex. Animated heroes and heroines need more than anvils and Acme rockets to develop their plotlines. Animators need more than drawing ability and technical skill to have successful animation careers. Creative and artistic abilities such as flair for drawing, sketching or caricaturing; a good sense of humour and power of observation are absolute essential professional skills.

Fine arts graduates who specialise in animation can have a better career in this field. One should achieve proficiency in handling current animation and multimedia software.

 A good animator should have knowledge and training  of:

Ÿ Drawing techniques

Ÿ  Different styles of animation such as 2D and 3D animation and VFX techniques 

Ÿ Design and layout

Ÿ How people move and express their feelings

Ÿ How animals move

Ÿ How to create different moods and feelings in characters

Ÿ Computers and animation software applications

Ÿ The history of art and design

Ÿ Film and television production

Ÿ Iconography

Ÿ Image processing tools

Ÿ The nature of electronic media

Ÿ Computer painting

Ÿ Storyboarding techniques

Ÿ Ability to create artwork that conforms to the style and content specifications provided by the project's art director or producer.

Besides, he or she also needs to:

ŸBe storytellers with a flair for the dramatic.

Ÿ Be artistic, creative and innovative

Ÿ Be a good communicator

Ÿ Have inclination for good music

Ÿ Be able to ideate and conceptualise

Ÿ Be focused, self-disciplined and self-motivated

Ÿ Be able to use knowledge of the human body and how animals move to create animations

Ÿ Be versatile and adaptable and able to accept criticism

Ÿ Be able to work to a deadline

Ÿ Be observant, with an eye for detail

Ÿ Be able to work well in a team

Ÿ Be able to understand the comic nature of cartoons

Ÿ They must have expertise in computer design software. Knowledge of programming languages (C++, Java) will be an added benefit.

Ÿ It is advantageous to understand photography, lighting and movement for those planning to work in computer animation.

Ÿ They must be able to visualise how an object will look in three dimensions and have the know-how to make an animated object look real.

Scope

Animation has taken some major leaps forward over the last few years. And its applications are more varied than ever—from advertising to special effects to video games. Animation is not just for children to enjoy after school or on Saturday mornings while eating sugary cereal. Whether online or on the big screen, animation is in high demand. So if you're thinking about starting an animation career, your timing is impeccable. Jobs galore: India has more than 300 animation studios, which employ over 15,000 animation professionals. The gaming industry is one of the top employers and they also pay quite well. Though entertainment through film and television is the main area of application in this profession, animation is also needed in other areas such as business, sales, engineering, education and advertising. Animators can also find jobs in print media and publishing firms. Freelance work is another option, particularly for web animators. Animators can also branch into website design, CD-Rom production, graphics designing and three-dimensional product modelling.

A career in animation has huge scopes in the fields of:

* Advertising *Education *Direction *Cartography *Photography *Fashion *Television *Films *Interface designing *Web designing *Gaming

Top companies in the field of Animation:

1.    Toonz Animation India

2.    Pentamedia Graphics

3.    Maya Entertainment

4.    UTV Toonz

5.    Heart Entertainment

6.    Padmalaya Telefilms

7.    Nipuna Services Ltd

8.    Jadoo Works

9.    Crest Communications

10.    Silvertoon Studio, Mumbai

Salaries: Junior animators or trainees could get between Rs. 8,000-15,000 per month. With three to five years experience they can earn Rs. 25,000- 40,000. A well-experienced animator who has a good portfolio of excellent animation work could easily get Rs. 50,000-60,000 per month. With US and European studios outsourcing work to India, and Indian companies creating a number of animated films and cartoons, the future looks bright for creative animators. 

Study Here:

1. A two-year diploma in 3D Animation at Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics.

2. Toonz Academy's flag ship program is ‘Advanced Diploma in Digital Arts and Animation’ that aims to impart proficiency in key areas like Character modeling, Background, Organic Character Texturing, Lighting, Character Rigging, Character Animation and Particle Effects, Dynamics, and Compositing. The duration of this course is 12 months.

After completing the 12 months Advanced Diploma from Toonz Academy, the students has the opportunity to undertake 3 months of internship at the world-class Toonz Animation Studio in Technopark. The selection to this internship will be based on a test and performance during the 12 month period.

The Academy also offers BSc in Animation awarded by the Bharathiar University. The minimum qualification for this 3 year program is class 12 pass. For professionals who are looking for skill up gradation in 3D, a comprehensive 6 month 3D PIP course (Professional Industry Practices in 3D Animation) would add value to their knowledge in Maya where industry professionals mentor the students equipping them to meet the challenges of the studio environment.

Toonz Animation Acsademy, Trivandrum, Mumbai, New Delhi, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Indore

731-739 Nila, Technopark Campus

Trivandrum, Kerala 695 581

India

Phone: 0471- 6451415, 17, 18

e-mail: info[at]toonzacademy.com

 Diploma/Certificate Program:

The Toonz Animation Academy offers the following professional courses:

. 12 months ‘Advanced Diploma in Digital Arts and Animation'

. 6-month Advanced Certificate course in 2D animation

. 6-month Advanced Certificate course in 3D animation

. 4-month Advanced Certificate course in Inbetweening (Entry level Animation)

.One year Diploma course in 2D Animation

.One year Diploma course in 3D Animation

 Admission: Minimum eligibility for joining the course is +2 or its equivalent, with an aptitude for animation.

Admission: Minimum eligibility for joining the course is +2 or its equivalent, with flair for Fine Arts and Histrionics.

  

3.  Arena Multimedia Fort

B.Sc in Animation

Contact No.: 02222665752, 9821208054, 02222623180

Email: arenafort@yahoo.co.in

Website: www.arenafort.com

Address: 29, Bank Street Road ,2nd Floor,Opp. Old Custom House,Fort (Near VT),Mumbai,India-400023

Arena Animation, Mumbai and 80+ centres around the country

Registered Office & H.O.

Aptech Limited, Aptech House

A-65, MIDC, Marol, Andheri (E)

Mumbai - 400 093 India.

Telephone: 091 22 2827 2300

e-mail: admissions[at]takshaa.com

 Certificate/Diploma Program:

3, 6, and 12 months and 5 semesters Diploma and Certificate short term courses, Professional courses and Career courses in animation and multimedia

 Admission: Students who have successfully passed out of 10 or 12 standard are eligible to apply for the different courses.

4.National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad

Paldi

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380 007

India

Phone (079) 663 9692 / 660 5243

Fax (079) 662 1167

e-mail : academic[at]nid.edu

 Undergraduate Program:

4 year Graduate Diploma Programme in Design (GPD) with specialisation in Animation Film Design

 Admission is open to students who have passed or who will appear for qualifying examinations under the Higher Secondary (10+2), or equivalents like AISSCE/IB/ICSE etc.

 Postgraduate Programmes:

1.  2 ½  year Post-Graduate Diploma Programme in Design (PGPD) with specialisation in Animation Film Design

 Admission is open to students who have passed or who will appear for qualifying examinations under B.F.A, Applied Arts, Design, B.Arch, Communication Media, Film & TV, Mass Media, Graduates with experience in Animation Industry

 Industrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay

Powai, Mumbai 400076

India

Phone: 91-22-576 7801

Fax: 91-22-576 7803

e-mail: Office[at]idc.iitb.ac.in

 Postgraduate Programmes:

2 year Master of Design M.Des in Animation

 Admission for graduates of B.F.A, Applied Arts, Design, Architecture, Engineering and Masters in Science, Arts and Computer Applications.

2. MAEER's MIT Institute of Design, Pune

"Rajbaug", Loni-Kalbhor,

Pune-412201, Maharastra, India

Phone: +91 - 20 39210183/ 91 20 39210122, 9850994211/9822462155

Contact: design[at]mitpune.com

Programs:

4.5 year Graduate Diploma Programme in Animation Design

Admission: open to students who have a pass in school 10th + Entrance Examination

3. The Whistling Woods International Institute for Film, Television & Media Arts, Mumbai

Film City, Goregoan

Mumbai 400065

India

E-mail : info[at]whistlingwoods.net

Programs: 2 year diploma course in 'The Art and Tecnique of Animation'

Admission: open to students who have passed 12th standard and also open to graduates in any discipline.

4. DSK International School of Design, Pune

Survey No. 55/54, Tarwadi, Near Loni Toll Naka, Pune - Solapur Road,

Pune - 412308, Maharashtra, India

Tel.: + 91 20 66784310, 66784311

Fax : +91 20 66784317

email id : info[at]dsksic.com

Programs:

UG: 5 year Certification Programme in Animation and 4 year Certification Programme in Game Design

Admissions: open to 12 std students + Written Test + Interview

PG: 3 years certification program in Animation + 2 years certification program in Video Game Design and Production Management

Admissions: open to any degree/diploma/ certificate holder + Written Test + Interview

5. Srishti School of Design, Bangalore

Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology

P.O. Box No. 6430, Yelahanka New Town,

Doddabalapur Road, Opp. Wheel & Axle plant

Bangalore-560 064, India

Phone: 91.80.28462506/07/08, 28560238.

TeleFax: 91.80.28560240

Contact: admissions[at]srishti.ac.in

Programs: 2 year Advanced Diploma in Animation and Gaming

Admission: open to students who are graduates in any discipline + Entrance Examination + Interview.

6. Graphiti School of Animation, Mumbai

Graphiti School of Animation

404, Udyog Mandir no 2, Mogul Lane, Mahim West, Mumbai - 400016.

Phone: 022 24440107 / 32448544

Mobile: 09833841580

Contact: training[at}graphiti.net

Programs: 1 year course in 3D animation (program mentored by Ram Mohan)

Admission: Professional course open to students who have cleared Hign School + Entrance Examination + Counselling + Masters course open to graduates of Art Colleges

7.  International College of Animation Arts and Technology, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Delhi

ICAAT, 4th Floor, Thakur Mall, Thakur Village ,

Kandivli (East), Mumbai 400101

Telephone: 022 - 28870125 / 28870210 / 28840657 / 28840704

E-mail: mumbai[at]icaat.in

 Diploma in Animation Film Making And Technology (DAFMAT)

. 2½ year DAFMAT program designed to include 2 years of intense classroom, studio and computer lab work followed by 6 months of paid internship at an animation company or production house in India.

 Admission: Minimum eligibility for joining the course is +2 or its equivalent, with flair for

drawing, sketching, and painting.

 8. Toonz Webel Academy, Kolkata

Block BP, Plot 5, Sector V

Bidhan Nagar, Salt Lake,

Kolkata 700091, India

Phone : 91-33 23577768 / 23674872

Fax : 91-33 23571708

email: webel[at]vsnl.com / academic[at]toonzwebelacademy.com

 Diploma Program:

9. ICAT - Image College of Art, Animation and Technology, Chennai

153, Santhome High Road ,

Mylapore,

Chennai - 600 004

Tel: 044 - 52037755

Fax: 044 - 24671543

E-mail: info[at]icat.ac.in

 Diploma Program:

12 months PG Diploma in Animation, Visual Effects and Game Development

 Admission: Graduates in any discipline with a 50% aggregate and for Game development B.E(Any discipline), MCA, M.Sc (Computer Science or Maths or Physics) with a 50% aggregate + Entrance Test + Portfolio + Interview

 10. ANTS Animation Training School, Bangalore

2nd Floor, R.D.Complex,

4th Block, Basaveshwaranagar, Bangalore 560 079

Phone: 91 80 51287127 / 128 , 51288120 / 121

e-mail: enquiry[at]antsindia.com

 Diploma Program:

. 6 month Diploma course in 2D and 3D animation

. 12 month Advanced Diploma course in 2D and 3D animation

. 6 month Foundation Course in 2D Animation

 Admission: Minimum eligibility for joining the course is +2 or its equivalent, with flair for Fine arts and histrionics.

 10. ZICA - Zed Institute of Creative Arts, Mumbai

ZICA STUDIOS

Essel World, Gorai Island,

Borivali(W), Mumbai - 400091, India.

Tel: +91 22 2845 2312 / 2197

Contact: zica[at]zils.esselgroup.com

 Diploma Program:

ZICA Offers:

. 3 Years Diploma Course in Animation

 Admission: Students who have successfully passed out 10+2 or BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts ) are eligible to apply +t a flair for drawing and sketching is a must.

 11. MAAC - Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics, 23 Centres

East: Bhuvaneswar, Kolkata, Patna

North: Chandigarh, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Jammu, Ludhiana, New Delhi, Noida

South: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kannur

West: Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Baroda, Bhopal, Indore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune

Head Office:

23, Shah Industrial Estate, Off Veera Desai Road,

Andheri (w.) Mumbai-400 053

Telephone: 091-22-26731145 \ 6 \ 7 \ 8, 91-22-56924811-5

E-mail: maacindia[at]maacindia.com, mumbai[at]maacindia.com

 Diploma and Certificate Program:

MAAC Offers:

. 15 months Professional Diploma in 3D Animation and Visual Effects

. 6 months short term course in learning software: Maya, Discreet, Character Studio, etc

. 200-300 hours in special courses on compositing, editing and 3D

 Admission: Students who have successfully passed out 10+2

12. Animaster: Animation Varsity, Bangalore

301, Uniworth Plaza,

20 Sankey Road, Sadashivnagar,

Bangalore 560 020, India

Telephone : 91 - 80 - 5113 8121- 23

e-mail: info[at]animaster.com

 Certificate Program:

3, 4, 6, 12 and 18 months Certificate Course in 2D, 3D Animation

 Admission: Students who have successfully passed out 10+2 are eligible to apply.

Animaster, Bangalore, Chennai, New Delhi

4th Floor, Uniworth Plaza,

# 20 Sankey Road,

Sadashivnagar,

Bangalore-560 020, India

Telephone : 091 80-41535171/2

e-mail: info[at]animaster.com

 Certificate Program:

3, 6, and 12 months diploma and Certificate Course in 2D, 3D and Web Animation

 Admission: Students who have successfully passed out of 10 standard are eligible to apply

13.  RACE Animation College, Hyderabad

5th floor, Vista Grand Towers

Rajbhavan road, Somajiguda

Hyderabad-500 082, India

Telephone : 91 - 40 - 23325533/34/35/36

e-mail: info[at]rvml.co.in

 Certificate Program:

3, 6, 9, 10 and 15 months Certificate Course in 2D, 3D Animation, Editing, Complete Animation

 Admission: Students who have successfully passed out of 10 standard are eligible to apply.

 14. Academy of Animation Arts and Technology, Kolkata

Shrachi Tower,

686 Anandapur, 4th Floor,

Kolkata 7000 107

Telephone : 091 33 3240-2920

e-mail: info[at]animationacademyindia.com

 Certificate Program:

3, 6, and 12 months diploma and Certificate Course in Classical Animation, Editing, Digital Animation

 Admission: Students who have successfully passed out of 10 standard are eligible to apply

15.  ToonSkool, Mumbai, Mangalore and Bangalore

371, 1st Floor, 8th Main,

Sadashivanagar,

Bangalore - 560 080

Telephone : 091 80-41252871/2

e-mail: info[at]toonskool.net

 Certificate and Graduate Program:

6, and 12 months diploma and certificate programs in 2D and 3D animation.

Also offers a 3 year degree program with Karnataka State Open University

 Admission: Students who have successfully passed out of 10 standard are eligible to apply

 16. Xplora Design School, Ahmedabad, Delhi and Poona

B 3-4 Asiatic Trade Centre

Nr. Navrangpura Jain Derasar

Navrangpura

Ahmedabad 380009

Telephone : 091 79-2656 0103, 2656 8866.

e-mail: info[at]xdsindia.com

 Certificate Program:

3, 6, and 12 months diploma and Certificate Course in 2D and 3D animation

 Admission: Students who have successfully passed out of 10 standard are eligible to apply

 17.  Takshaa, Bangalore

Ittina Anu, Hope Farm Circle,

Near ITPL, Whitefield Main Road,

Bangalore 560 066

Telephone : 091 9945137770

e-mail: admissions[at]takshaa.com

 Certificate Program:

3, 6, and 12 months diploma and Certificate Course in Animation, Modelling, Game Creation, Visual Effects and Light and Shade

 Admission: Students who have successfully passed out of 12 standard are eligible to apply

 18. Picasso Animation School, Delhi

B1/E11, Mohan Co-operative

Industrial Estate,Mathura Road,

New Delhi - 110044

Phone:+91-11-65644778

Mobile:+91-9212504425

Email id : delhi[at]picasso.co.in

 Degree / Certificate Program:

3, 6, and 12 months diploma and Certificate Course and Bsc and Msc programs in in Animation, Game Design, Multimedia, etc.

 Admission: Students who have successfully passed out of 12 standard are eligible to apply for Bsc and any graduates for MSc program

19.  Anitoons, Delhi

ANITOONS THE SCHOOL OF ANIMATION

2A/1,Corner Market, Malviya Nagar

New Delhi-110017. India

Telephone : 091- 011- 26673462, 91- 011- 20211593

e-mail: info[at]anitoonsindia.com

 Certificate Program:

4, 6, 8, 12 and 18 months diploma Course in Digital, 2D, Cell Animation and illustration

 Admission: Students who have successfully passed out of 10 standard are eligible to apply

 20. Cab Innovatives, Delhi

A 25/7 1st Floor, Middle Circle

Connaught Place

New Delhi

India 110001

Telephone: 091 11 23322550, 23322030

e-mail: study[at]cabainnovatives.com

 Certificate Program:

6, 12 and 15 months diploma Course in Multimedia Animation

 21. Pixel Academix, Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai

1A, Eden Dale Apartments,

New No:7 (old no:6),

Bishop Wallers Avenue (East)

CIT Colony, Mylapore,

Chennai - 600 004.

E-mail: info[at]pixelacademix.com

 Certificate Program:

6 months Certificate Course in 2D and 3D animation

 22. Meteor Institute of Digital Design Studies, Mumbai

C-101 Brookhill Towers

3rd Cross Lane, Lokhandwala Complex,

Andheri(W), Mumbai 400 053

Tel: 022-26315206 / 07

Fax: 022-26315207

Email: info[at]midds.org

 Certificate Program:

16 months Diploma and other short duration certificate Courses in Animation Design

 23.  Pixelloid, Hyderabad

Floor - 2, Purni Plaza,

Opposite Shadan College,

Khairathabad, Hyderabad,

AP, India - 500 004.

Phone: 91 40 66833337

Mobile: 91 98660 15575

e-mail: contact[at]pixelloid.com

 Certificate Program:

3 and 12 months Certificate Course in 3D and Special Effects

 Admission: Students who have successfully passed out of 10 standard are eligible to apply

24. School of Audio Engineering Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai

Jayalakshmi Estates,

29/8, Haddows Road,Pin 600 006 Chennai

Tel. +91-44-28214045

D-21, South Extension,

Part I, New Delhi -110049,

Tel. +91-011-41631195

email: enquiry[at]saeindia.net

Programs: 1year diiploma, 3 year degree program in Audio engineering, Film making, Animation and Creative media .

Admissions: open to students who have passed the Higher Secondary (10+2) and Graduation + online test

International:

 1. School of Cinema-Television, USC

Animation and Digital Arts Program

University of Southern California

University Park, LPB 200C

Los Angeles, CA 90089-2211

Phone: (213) 740-3986

Fax: (213) 740-5869

e-mail: animation[at]cinema.usc.edu

 Programs:

3 year Master of Fine Arts degree in Film, Video and Computer Animation.

 2. Royal College of Art

Kensington Gore

London SW7 2EU

United Kingdom

telephone: +44 (0)20 7590 4444

email: admissions[at]rca.ac.uk

 Programs:

2 year graduate program in Animation. The Department also provides the opportunity for MPhil and PhD research

 3. Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road

Box 7500, Brampton, ON

L6V 1G6 Canada

905-459-7533

telephone: 905-459-7533

email: infosheridan[at]sheridanc.on.ca

 Programs:

4 year undergraduate program in animation, 1, 2 year post-diploma/degree programs in Computer Animation.

4.Art and Design Admissions Registry, Penn House, 9, Broad Street, Herefore HR 4 9AP

5. Chartered Society of Designers, 29, Bedford Square, London WC1B 3EG

6.Design Council, 1,Oxenden Street, London SW1 4EE

4.National Art Education Association, 1916 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091-1590

7. National Cartoonists Society, PO Box 20267, Columbus Circle Station, New York, NY 10023

6.National Society for Education in Art and Design (NSEAD), The Gatehouse, Corsham Court, Corsham, Wilts, SN 13 OES