B.Sc. in Animation: Details, Eligibility, Scope, Jobs & Salary

Last Updated on July 28, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar

Are you interested in the field of Animation? Want to pursue a professional animation course? B.Sc. in Animation is a job oriented animation course available in India. In this article, you will be reading about course details, eligibility criteria, admission process, syllabus, further studies and career prospects.

In simple terms, Animation is the process of making the illusion of motion and change by rapidly displaying set of static images that minimally differ from each other. This technique can be used to bring characters to life and make it appear like they are in motion!

Traditionally, stop motion techniques have been used to create animation sequences. It involves photographing the subject one frame at a time and then displaying these images in rapid succession at high frames per second.

As an animator, you may make use of techniques like- 2D hand drawing, 2D Computer generated, 3D Computer generated, stop motion or model animation techniques to create animation sequences. These days, computers and software are used to create works of animation (2D & 3D). This field is also known as CGI.

In B.Sc. Animation program, there exist specialization subjects. Students have to select an area of specialization.

Let us check out whether you will perform well in the field of animation or not. To excel in this field, it is necessary to possess certain qualities and skills. They are-

Good observational skills
Creativity
Drawing / sketching skills
Patience and Concentration
Ability to get into character
Communication skills (to interact with team)
Eye for detail
Computer and Software skills
Teamwork skills

Let us check out course details now. Here we go-

Course details

B.Sc. Animation is UG Degree course. It is a Bachelor of Science Degree program. The course duration is 3 years. The academic program consists of classroom lectures and practical training sessions and workshops.

The academic program is divided into 6 semesters, with each semester lasting for a period of 6 months. Evaluation exams are held at the end of each semester. Other than regular evaluation, project work and assignments form an integral part of this course. Depending on the institute, internal tests may also be present in the academic program.

B.Sc. Animation course is a mixture of practical training and classroom sessions.

Eligibility criteria

Students who have passed 10+2 board examination (any stream- Science, Commerce or Arts) are eligible to pursue this course. Minimum marks criteria may exist in case of some institutes (usually around 50% aggregate marks).

Many institutes accept Diploma in Animation holders. Diploma holders are placed directly in the second year of B.Sc. in Animation program.

Admission process

Admission process varies from one institute to another. Some institutes follow direct admission process. Some other institutes follow merit based admission process. Reputed institutes have their own entrance test / qualifying examination.

Syllabus

To get a better idea about the course structure, let us check out some of the important subjects present in B.Sc. in Animation program. Please note that only important subjects have been listed.

English
Pre Production
Drawing and Composition
Digital Imaging
Basics of Colours
Basics of 2D Animation
Computer Animation
Advanced 2D Animation
3D Modelling and Animation
Visual Effects
Advanced Digital Graphics
Media Management
Media Aesthetics
Elective Subject

Note: Not all the subjects present in the academic program have been listed here. In case of most of the subjects mentioned above, along with classroom lectures (theory), practical sessions are also associated with them.

Elective subjects are more like specializations. These subjects will help one specialize in various sub branches within the field of Animation. Elective subjects’ availability may vary from one institute to another. Some of the well known areas of specialization include-

3D Production
Visual Effects
Game Design and Art
Character Modelling, Development and Animation
Lighting and Rendering
Graphic Design
3D Texturing
Sketching and Illustration

At the end of the academic program, project work is also involved. Students have to undertake project work under supervision of faculty and complete the work.

Candidates who successfully complete project work and evaluation examinations will be awarded the Degree of B.Sc. in Animation.

PG courses and further studies

Advanced courses are available in the forms of M.Sc., MA, Master of Animation, PG Diploma and PG Certificate courses. Some such well known courses are- M.Sc. in Animation and Multimedia, M.Sc. in Animation and Digital Filmmaking, M.Sc. in Visual Effects, MA in Animation and Multimedia, MA in Digital Filmmaking and Animation, PG Diploma in Animation etc.

Master Degree programs last for a period of 2 years. The academic program is divided into 4 semesters, with each semester lasting for a period of 6 months.

PG courses can be used to specialize in sub disciplines of this field. Some of the well known areas of specialization include-

Visual Effects
Modelling
3D Animation
Illustration
Texturing
Game Design (Computer and Mobile)
Graphic Design
Specific Software

Career prospects and job opportunities

Animation has emerged to become a very popular career choice among Indian students. Previously, this field was pretty much unknown to the masses. But in the last few years, this field has gained much attention and has since developed rapidly. Success of animation films and cartoons has greatly contributed to the growth of this field in India.

Studios, film production houses and animation companies are pouring more and more money into this field in order to improve the quality of animation sequences present in their works. They know that animation has got huge potential in India.

Demand for skilled and creative animation professionals is pretty high in India. Studios, Film production houses and animation companies know how big the field is. They have the money to burn too! All they need is qualified and skilled animators, who can bring their work to life and help them earn their share of profit!

Salary

Starting salary depends on a number of different factors. Prominent factors are- profile of the employer, employee skills, aptitude and grades attained by the employee. General starting salary is around 15-20k Rupees per month. In case of high profile animation studios and media houses, salary figure will be higher than the one mentioned here.

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Vishnu Nambiar

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