Create your own... Magic wand

If you look at animation and computer graphics as a serious career, it's time you book your seat in the flight of fantasy

Films, advertisements, education and television the animation boom is being seen everywhere. However, this growth isn't supplemented by the availability of trained animators and computer graphic designers, which means that there is a range of jobs that await the right candidate. We tell you more about the entire ball game.

What do you need?
A career in animation requires strong artistic skills and a solid familiarity with the latest in computer animation technologies. It also requires the ability to turn creative thoughts into compelling images, using them to effectively communicate an idea. Graphic designers use a combination of artistic skills and technical abilities to communicate messages through visual media. These workers design advertisements, magazine layouts, fliers, posters, brochures and many other products used by companies and organisations to express a message or reach potential customers. Many graphic designers also work on the Web, where online advertising is a major source of revenue for many websites. Due to the proliferation of Internet advertising, graphic designers who have animation and multimedia skills will enjoy the best job prospects in coming years.
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What's the deal?
An animator is responsible for taking an idea and creating a series of drawings that can be used to bring it to life. He or she must be able to think 'visually' and the ideation needs to be spun into lifelike or cartoon style drawings. Some animators use specialised computer programs to both draw and animate their ideas, butu00a0 still, they must have the fundamental understanding of drawing and creating as well as animation and film. Vikas Tomar, COO, Academy of Animation and Gaming says, "India is preferred destination for outsourced animation works when compared to China and Philippines. There are constant openings in movie making, gaming and simulation. At present what India lacks is the pre production process."u00a0
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How to select courses?
Students should select degree programs where they can learn about subjects such as conceptual modeling, digital cinematography, drawing, video editing and character design. Many programs include requirements for a final project or portfolio completion, which can then be used by graduates to demonstrate their mastery to potential employers.

ENTER-COURSE

Film and Television Institute of India, Pune
Certificate Course- Animation and Computer Graphics (Intake: 12)
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2
Admission through entrance test
Duration: 18 Month
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Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi
Post Graduate Diploma in Graphics and Animation (Intake: 20)
Eligibility Criteria: Bachelors Degree
Admission through entrance test, group discussion and interview
Duration: 1 Year
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National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Design in Graphic Design
Eligibility Criteria: Bachelors Degree
Admission Criteria: Entrance test
Duration: 30 Month
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Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal
Certificate Course in Animation Technology
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2
Admission through merit
Duration: Six months
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National Institute Of Computer Arts Mumbai
Certificate Course in Animation
Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with minimum merit