An Animator is a multimedia artist who make designs or models that simulate movement in a sequence, conveys a story or offers information. Animation includes techniques by which successive drawings are photographed to create an illusion of movement when the film is shown as a sequence. It could also be a series of frames of puppets or models in different positions. Animators also create graphics and develop storyboards, drawings, and illustrations
Personal Competencies
• You have a creative bent of mind and strong visual imagination
• You like to draw or sketch
• You pay attention to details
• You enioy using the computer
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+ 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Design (Des.) or BSC. in Animation or Bachelor's in Fine Arts OR
Complete Diploma/Certificate course in Animation and Multimedia OR
Complete Bachelor's followed by Master's in Design (MDes.) or in Animation (MSC)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Animation and Design.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2. Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
3. Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar, Assam
4. Rajasthan ILD Skills University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
5. Industrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra
6. Loyola College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7. Artemisia College of Art and Design, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
8. St. Joseph's College, Bengaluru, Karnataka
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Birla Institute of Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan
2. Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (multiple locations)
3. Arena Multimedia (multiple locations)
4. Indian Institute of Film and Animation, Bengaluru, Karnataka
5. Fergusson College, Pune, Maharashtra
6. Amity University, (multiple locations)
7. St. Xavier's Conge. Kolkata, West Bengal
8. Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune, Maharashtra
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000 to 3,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and state Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Animation and VFX studios, Creative agencies, Gaming companies, Media companies.
Entrepreneurship: Opportunities for self employment and freelancing exist in this line of work.
Work Environment: You are likely to work in a tech-equipped office or a studio. It may be convenient to work from home, and flexible working hours may often be offered.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Expected Growth Path
Animator → Senior Animator → Animation Team Lead
Expected Income
The approx. salary of an Animator ranges between INR 15,000 - 83,000* per month
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Ram Mohan is an Indian Animator popularly known as father of Indian Animation. He started his career at the Cartoon Films Unit of Films Division of India in 1956 He is chairman and Chief creative officer at Graphiti Multimedia, a Mumbai-based animation company. He also established the Graphiti School of Animation in 2006 Some of his notable works for Indian television includes animated short film Baap re Baap, Ramayana-the legend of prince Rama and the animated TV series- Meena, He won several awards including the Padma Shri in 2014.*
ANIMATOR
NCS Code: 2166.0201 | AMM003• You have a creative bent of mind and strong visual imagination
• You like to draw or sketch
• You pay attention to details
• You enioy using the computer
1. Complete 10+ 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Design (Des.) or BSC. in Animation or Bachelor's in Fine Arts
OR
Complete Diploma/Certificate course in Animation and Multimedia
OR
Complete Bachelor's followed by Master's in Design (MDes.) or in Animation (MSC)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Animation and Design.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2. Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
3. Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar, Assam
4. Rajasthan ILD Skills University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
5. Industrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra
6. Loyola College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7. Artemisia College of Art and Design, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
8. St. Joseph's College, Bengaluru, Karnataka
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Birla Institute of Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan
2. Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (multiple locations)
3. Arena Multimedia (multiple locations)
4. Indian Institute of Film and Animation, Bengaluru, Karnataka
5. Fergusson College, Pune, Maharashtra
6. Amity University, (multiple locations)
7. St. Xavier's Conge. Kolkata, West Bengal
8. Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune, Maharashtra
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Ranking/2023/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000 to 3,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and state Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Animation and VFX studios, Creative agencies, Gaming companies, Media companies.
Entrepreneurship: Opportunities for self employment and freelancing exist in this line of work.
Work Environment: You are likely to work in a tech-equipped office or a studio. It may be convenient to work from home, and flexible working hours may often be offered.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Animator → Senior Animator → Animation Team Lead
The approx. salary of an Animator ranges between INR 15,000 - 83,000* per month
Source - https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Animator/Salary
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Ram Mohan is an Indian Animator popularly known as father of Indian Animation. He started his career at the Cartoon Films Unit of Films Division of India in 1956 He is chairman and Chief creative officer at Graphiti Multimedia, a Mumbai-based animation company. He also established the Graphiti School of Animation in 2006 Some of his notable works for Indian television includes animated short film Baap re Baap, Ramayana-the legend of prince Rama and the animated TV series- Meena, He won several awards including the Padma Shri in 2014.*
Source - https://indiaeducation.net/5-talented-indian-animators-to-get-inspiration-from/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
animation, 3D animation, flash designing