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Master of Science [M.Sc] (Animation)

After completing post graduate degree in Animation, one can work with the top animation and advertising studios. The post of faculty member in any of the top institutions in the country also opens up for the students with the deep knowledge in this art. The degree of M.Sc. Animation makes you a person with great demand in the industry as it is one of the most sort after professional, certified by the university itself.  Therefore, you will always get preference in social recognition.

 This course is ideal for people seeking career in animation in following areas:

  • Multimedia artist
  • 3D animator
  • 2D animator
  • Classical animator
  • Pre production artist
  • Digital artist
  • VFX artist
  • Post production artist
  • AV Editor

The course offers up opportunity to work in some interesting job profiles. Some of the job profiles are described below:

Designation

Description

Multimedia artist

Multimedia artists use technology to create designs and special effects for electronic media.

3D animator

The work of 3D animator involves the modeling and rendering of animated characters and environments.

2D animator

 Animators do everything relating to their scenes, including plotting the camera moves, editing the soundtrack, charting information on dope sheets and producing a composited version of their work for comments from the director or Animation director.

Classical animator

The animator uses the animation technique where each frame is drawn by hand.

Digital artist

The artist creates special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music, videos, and commercials.

VFX Artist                   

Visual effects artists are responsible for creating computer-generated animations and special effects on screens at home and in theatres. Specific technical knowledge is required to enter this field.

AV Editor

Audio Visual editors set up, operate, maintain and repair equipment used to enhance live events, such as microphones, video recorders, projectors, lighting and sound mixing equipment.

Graphic designer

Graphic designers have to meet the clients or the art director to determine the scope of project and then work according to it. He develops graphics for product illustrations, logos and websites. Select colors, images, text style and layout.

Web designer

He creates the look, layout and features of a website. The job involves both graphic design and computer programming.

Visualiser

Visualisers bring creative ideas to life either digitally or in print. They use their technical or artistic skills to create a visual. Their work is somewhat similar to that of a storyboard artist as they are skilled in hand drawing.

M.Sc. Animation: Salary Trends

After M.Sc. in Animation, most career options are in the field of Graphic designer, visual effects technician and Animation graphic designer. India’s animation sector is growing at a rapid pace. The industry has grown at a steady rate including 70% in art and 30% in technology. With the expected growth of 15-20% per year, this sector is bound to generate more number of jobs every year. The Indian animation industry employs over 80,000 people at present. The steady growth in these industries will eventually create a demand for graphic designers, animators, special effects experts. With this view in mind, a M.Sc. post graduate degree in Animation can be of great value to job seekers.

The current salary trend for various job profiles in the animation industry and its aligned fields are given in the graph below:

salary graph for M.Sc. Animation

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Mila Gain

31 Aug 20

M.Sc in multimedia and animation familiarizes students with practical training to work in a professional environment. This course provides knowledge of various topics like Animation Design and Visual effects, Character Animation, Character Rigging, Texture and Lighting, Visual Effects, etc. Students are trained in industry standard animation techniques and visual effects software applications like Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Autodesk Maya, Max, Z-Brush, Corel Draw and Fusion.

The table given below gives a brief overview of both the institutes:

Categories

Chandigarh University

Lovely Professional University

Course Duration

2 years (4 semesters)

2 years (4 semesters)

Semester Fee

38,000

78,000

Placement Percentage

85%

55%

Highest Salary Package

15 LPA

11 LPA

Average Salary Package

6-7 LPA

6 LPA

Recruiting Companies

Prime Focus, Disney India, Tech Mahindra, Digitoonz, Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, etc.

Maya Entertainment Ltd., Pentamedia Graphics, Crest Animation Studios, Toonz Animation India, UTV Toonz, Heart Entertainment Ltd., Padmalaya Telefilms, etc.

Chandigarh University is a popular institution providing students with proper professional and academic excellence. MSc. in Multimedia and Animation is a two year full time course. It includes the following:

  • One semester of the Foundation Process
  • Two semesters of Intense 3D project-oriented training.
  • One semester of an extensive live project.

There are four electives students can choose from in their second year. It includes: 3D Animation; VFX; Advertising and Documentary Filmmaking.

Lovely Professional University teaches excellence and professionalism and provides students with the highest quality of education. The M.Sc in Design - Multimedia is a two year program (4 semesters).

Career opportunities at Lovely Professional University are very high. It includes modeling, rigging, VFX technicians, lighting and texturing artists, 3D animators, camera trackers and compositors, also individual entrepreneurship. Students wanting to start their career can work as graphic designers, illustrators, comic artists, pre-press artists and educators before joining any leading company.

Chandigarh University is preferred by students because of the placements, faculty and affordability. Lovely Professional University is a much costlier institute. Good career opportunities are also provided by this institute but due to its fees, students often prefer Chandigarh University.

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