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B.Sc in Animation is an undergraduate program which aims at offering base in the subject of animation. This course takes 3 years to complete and equips students with knowledge and practical skills in 2D animation, 3D animation, visual effects, video editing, graphic design. Since the students are trained intensely with software tools such as Maya, Blender, After Effects, Photoshop every semester.
The entrance exam accepted for admission in B.Sc Animation are the state or national level exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, NIFT, CEED, NID. Institutes vary through some of them admitting students based on the class 12th percentage while others admitting students by setting their own qualifying examinations. Another requirement that a student has to go through during admission process is portfolio submission with the view of demonstrating creativity in areas of interest to courses offered.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Animation |
| Duration | Typically 3 years (6 semesters) |
| Course Level | Undergraduate Degree |
| Eligibility | 10+2 passed in any stream |
1. Candidates should have passed 10+2 examination from any stream Science, Commerce, Arts stream with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from any recognized board.
2. Few colleges require you to go through an entrance exam like UCEED/CEED for admission into their colleges.
3. English must have been taken as one of the subjects in the extra curriculum 10+2 examination.
4. Desirable skills include creativity, drawing and sketching skills, proficiency in computer operations and usage.
5. Some colleges look at physical fitness and not being color blind as factors when recruiting students.
6. The requirement for this process is not very rigorous, the maximum age for admission ranges between 20-23 years.
1. UCEED – Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design assesses the candidates for their drawing skills and perception ability.
2. The National Institute of Design commonly known as NID conducts an entrance examination for admission to its various courses The NID entrance examination comprises of two round one is studio test and the second is interview.
3. CEED – Common Entrance Exam for Design by IITs, drawing test as a creativity test which also checks the analytical skills of the contenders.
4. MITID DAT – An entrance test that measures imagination and observation skills of the candidates through various time based sketching tasks at MIT Institute of Design.
5. Pearl academy exam – check on the aptitude to create through psychometric test, speaking skills through extempore, group dynamics through GD, visualization skills through visual production test.
1. They should consider the qualifications required that include the grades that a student has attained in academic, and the test that the student has to sit for before being admitted to the institution.
2. Research on colleges that offer B.Sc Animation and learn more about the program including course details, and tuition fee.
3. Many colleges use application form and other documents and students should ensure they submit them on or before the said time.
4. Take an entrance test if the course of the institution requires.
5. See on the college website or wait for a letter informing you of the admission status.
6. Pay fee and submit all the documents to secure your place in the accepted institution.
| Rank | College Name | Location | Fees per Semester (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Institute of Film and Fine Arts (NIFFA) | Hyderabad, Telangana | 15,000 |
| 2 | Government College of Fine Arts and Crafts (GCFAC) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 6,000 |
| 3 | Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU Baroda) | Vadodara, Gujarat | 10,000 |
| 4 | National Institute of Design (NID) | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | 25,000 |
| 5 | Government College of Art and Crafts, Kolkata | Kolkata, West Bengal | 5,000 |
| 6 | Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S. University of Baroda | Vadodara, Gujarat | 8,000 |
| 7 | Government College of Fine Arts, Trivandrum | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | 3,000 |
| 8 | Ravenshaw College of Arts | Cuttack, Odisha | 2,000 |
| 9 | Government College of Fine Arts, Jaipur | Jaipur, Rajasthan | 4,000 |
| 10 | College of Art, Delhi University | Delhi | 12,000 |
| Specialization | Average Salary (Freshers) | Average Salary (3-5 Years Experience) |
|---|---|---|
| 2D Animation | INR 2.5 - 3.5 lakhs | INR 4 - 6 lakhs |
| 3D Animation | INR 3 - 4 lakhs | INR 5 - 8 lakhs |
| VFX | INR 3.5 - 4.5 lakhs | INR 6 - 10 lakhs |
| Motion Graphics | INR 2.5 - 3.5 lakhs | INR 4 - 7 lakhs |
| Character Design | INR 3 - 4 lakhs | INR 5 - 8 lakhs |
| Game Animation | INR 3 - 4 lakhs | INR 5 - 9 lakhs |
