Animation & Multimedia (BA)

The ba (animation and multimedia) course at vishwakarma university, pune is unique as it focuses on creating a strong foundation in the art and technique of animation. Students receive instruction through a powerful integration of projects, classroom theoretical instruction, film screenings and analyses, workshops, and interaction with industry professionals. 

• The Media and Entertainment industry in India is not only rapidly growing but also undergoing major changes in terms of how it communicates with its audience.
• Preparing students to create solutions to complex problems in the field of Communication Design using animation as a creative medium is an integral part of the BA (Animation and Multimedia) Course. We ensure that students are encouraged and guided to streamline their ideas and improve their visual communication and storytelling skills.
• Our award-winning animation and multimedia programme differs radically from most animation programmes in that we teach the full spectrum of production methods with block teaching, demonstrations and workshops by experts. From clay handling to gaining drawing mastery and the use of 2D and 3D techniques, students learn to use both cameras and CGI. They work individually or in a team to make films, documentaries and installations. The programme combines classical animation technique with innovative technologies that results in a distinctive advantage.

On successful completion of BA (Animation & Multimedia) programme at VU (A&D), the student will be able to:

• Develop problem-solving ability and solve complex industrial problems
• Understand social and environmental issues through character animation and info graphical animation
• Develop imagination, visualization skills, and depiction through illustration
• Develop the thought process, concept ideas, color schemes & art elements through visual presentation
• Understand Dimensions 2D & 3D with modeling techniques and the implementation in animation
• Understand subject-related concepts and contemporary issues and apply them to identify, formulate, and analyses complex Industrial problems
• Manage Animation Projects from the Conceptual Stage to the final product creation
• Develop competencies and skills needed to become an effective Animator
• Develop Animation methods, market resources, and e-learning project management techniques used in the animation and multimedia Industry
• Work for eco-friendly and thoughtful sustainable creative development in society
• Get a good working knowledge of English to communicate effectively with the animation community and society
• Learn Business Ethics, Managerial skills, and soft skills

Key Features

• Plan students for different professional roads in the Animation Industry. This includes Animation, 2D Animation, and 3D Animation in Pre-Production and Post –Production, Web designer, e-learning artist, Character designer, VFX artist, Gaming asset designer. 

Accomplish the specialized and practical talents needed to execute and explore a plan identified with Animation and Multimedia.

Career Pathways

• E-learning Artist
• Web Designer
• 2D / 3D Motion Graphics Animator
• Graphics Designer
• Multimedia Artist
• Classical Animator
• Pre-production artist
• Digital Artist
• VFX Artist
• Game Designer
• Post-production Artist
• AV Editors
• Sound engineer
• Character Artist

Achievements

• As per Times Higher Education Global Impact Rankings 2021, Vishwakarma University, Pune is featured in the top institutions amongst 1200 universities from 98 countries/regions. These rankings assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Vishwakarma University is conferred with the Emerging University of the Year award in Western India by ASSOCHAM in its 13th Higher Education Conclave 2020.
• Vishwakarma University Pune has been declared Winner for Excellence in Design Education Award at the World Education Award, 2021(Higher Education) held on March 6, 2021 for the project “ Industry on Campus and Industry Connect”.