M.Sc. (Animation and Graphic Design)

At Nshm, we are focused on possibilities that can potentially change our life for the better. It is not only about finding better ways to life and our future. It is more about challenging the existing ones, if needed and innovating brand new paths to solve problems hitherto unsolved. Education and research, in our opinion, are our two most powerful tools to find such paths. 

Advantage

• NSHM Design School’s collaboration with Toonz Animation gives students the privilege of engaging in live projects at the TOONZ Production Studio, earning professional diplomas, an unparalleled global standard portfolio, and access to international paid live projects and internships. Also, this offers a gateway to placements with the world’s pre-eminent studios.
• The tie-up with The Designer’s Class, India’s inaugural digital education platform gives our students, the exciting opportunity to learn from industry luminaries such as Abu Jani, Sandeep Khosla, Gauri Khan, Kunal Rawal, Masaba Gupta, and more. Students can also earn supplementary certificates to strengthen their resume.
• Our state-of-the-art facilities include Cutting-edge Mac Lab – 2D Animation Lab – Design Studios – Art Room – Production Lab – Fashion Lab.
• We facilitate experiential learning through workshops on illustration, filmmaking, and field visits to artist hubs, material industry epicenters, and live working sites. Year-round symposiums, field visits, and workshops led by industry experts ensure that students stay attuned to the pulsating rhythm of the latest industry trends.
• By integrating industry professionals into the learning process, we ensure that students are equipped with the most updated knowledge and skills required by employers in the design fraternity.
• Opportunities such as internships, industry projects, and mentorship programs are provided by us to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Minimum eligibility for m. Sc. – animation & graphic design

• Graduate in any stream (Bachelor in fine Arts, Animation will be preferable)

Admission process
To complete admission online, follow the steps below:

• Fill up the online application form
• Sit for personal interview
• Receive selection letter via e-mail
• Pay admission fees

Scope & Career Opportunities

• 90 percent of buyers prefer visual and interactive content over customary (static and text-based) media. Be it advertising, publishing, or designing a website, – the demand for professionals with knowledge of Visual Communication is extremely high. 

After completion in M.Sc. – Animation & Graphic Design, students can pursue careers in the field of Animation and Graphic Design as:

• Graphic Designer
• Storyboarding Artist
• Character Designer
• Layout & Background Artist
• 2D Animator / 3D Animator
• 3D Modeling-Texturing- Lighting Artist
• Compositor
• Roto Artist
• VFX Artist
• Digital Painter
• Gaming Artist
• Web Designer
• UI Designer
• Creative Director
• Director – Animation/ Live Action
• Academician – Faculty/ Professor
• Entrepreneur – Studio Owner

Design studies

• Design Studies- Principles & Elements of Design
• Basic elements and principles of Art and Design, design perspective, theoretical basis and elements of art and design
• Interpretation of Design Research
• Explore and understand various Indian Art forms and graphical representations of research outcomes.
• Art and Design- Isometric structure of objects, 3 dimensional drawing and space creation, proportions and structures, representation of 2D structure in 3d space, basic Maya modeling, constructional modeling, etc.
• Cultural studies- Understanding culture and community, community practices, society and community, and culture and society
• 2D & 3D design concepts- Knowledge of converting sketches, rough concepts, 3D design, prototyping, ideas, and traditional medium works into digital mediums.

Design process

• Understanding of Forms & Layouting- Basic shapes, structure and geometrical forms with visual perspective.
• Design and Management -1- Design thinking, fundamentals of UI/UX design, Game design, Advanced 2d design, 3D sculpting management and processes

Design production and management

• Design Dissertation-1 Research design, analysis, research methods, research communication, etc.
• Design Portfolio Importance of the portfolio, and different types of portfolios and methodology in systematically developing individual project portfolios.
• Design and Management -2 strategies, processes, and business decisions that enable innovation and create effectively-designed products, services, communications, environments, and brands enhancing the quality of life and contributing to organizational success.
• Design Dissertation -2 Documentation of Project– project proposal to final documentation