Master of Arts (Animation & Multimedia)
2 Years – 4 Semesters – Full Time
The Master of Arts (Animation & Multimedia) is a two-years, 82 credit post-graduate degree programme of Vishwakarma University (VU) Pune. The domain of Animation & Multimedia focuses on Animation and E-Learning, web Design, 2D and 3D Animation- Lighting & Rendering with special Effects, Design Game in Unity platform.
This programme is aimed at familiarizing students with various advanced approaches, methods and techniques of Animation & Multimedia. The aim is to emerge as a Centre of Excellence for Animation training in India by continued research & development, acquiring global knowledge and imparting quality teaching, tools and content to aspiring students and developing them to be the best masters in animation and IT industry.
| Outcome | On successful completion of MA (Animation & Multimedia) programme at VU (A&D) the student will be able to: |
| 1 | Develop problem-solving ability and the skills to assess and solve complex industrial problems. |
| 2 | Provide the solution through character animation and infographic animation for social and environmental issues. |
| 3 | Acquire capabilities of making professional and creative presentations and exhibit the capacity to work with innovative skills . |
| 4 | Develop imagination abilities and visualization skills. |
| 5 | Develop the thought process, concept ideas, colour schemes & art elements through visual presentation. |
| 6 | Understand dimensions (2D & 3D) with modelling techniques and their implementation in animation and multimedia. |
| 7 | Manage projects from the conceptualization stage to the final product creation stage. |
| 8 | Develop competencies and skills needed to become an effective animator. |
| 9 | Develop proficiency in English communication with the professional communities. |
| 10 | Learn business ethics, managerial skills, & soft skills. |
| Course Type | Course Name | Credits |
| Foundation | Design Thinking & Methods | 2 |
| CC | Fundamentals of Design | 4 |
| CC | Digital Methods -1 | 4 |
| Minor Project | Character Design | 4 |
| Open Elective | Concept Art | 3 |
| Open Elective | 2D Game Asset Design / Clay Modeling / Photography Techniques |
3 |
| Compulsory Audit Course | Research Skills for Design | 2 |
| Course Type | Course Name | Credits |
| Foundation | Design Research - Animation & Society | 2 |
| CC | Story Board Design | 4 |
| CC | Digital Methods -2 | 4 |
| CC | 3D Modeling & Rigging | 4 |
| Open Elective | 3D Game Asset Design | 3 |
| Open Elective | Effects & simulation / Advance Photography Acting for Animation |
3 |
| Compulsory Audit Course | MOOC's- 1 | 2 |
| Course Type | Course Name | Credits |
| CC | 2D Animation | 4 |
| CC | Web Design | 4 |
| Minor Project | 3D Animation- Lighting & Rendering | 4 |
| Open Elective | Gaming Design | 3 |
| Open Elective | VFX / Colour Technology / Advances Video Audio Editing |
3 |
| Compulsory Audit Course | MOOC's- 2 | 2 |
| Course Type | Course Name | Credits |
| Major Project | Internship/ Graduation Show reel Project | 16 |
| Compulsory Audit Course | MOOC's- 3 | 2 |
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. Accomplish a strong sense of visualization to flourish in the Animation and Multimedia Industry.
Indicative Probable Designations:
Indicative probable areas of Career:
Entrepreneurship
“Vishwakarma University has not only taught us software learning but we were also encouraged to be creative while we learn further through the subject through visualising the topics. The guidance at VU is always beneficial and easy to understand as well. VU has always provided us with great opportunities and given us huge platforms so that we could learn a lot and get an experience of the corporate world. VU has given me the confidence to achieve something that I used to believe was impossible. I have got exposure to a variety of subjects, which has given me a lot of new experiences and also made me more confident about the knowledge of the corporate world. I am thankful to VU for always providing great opportunities and new experiences and skills."
Ms. Vidhi Doshi, Student
“Vishwakarma University encourages students to embrace modern animation technologies which contribute to an enriched learning environment. We were taught the disciplines in the design field. VU has given me the freedom about learning various kinds of subjects and also given me a lot of new experiences and made me more confident. Vishwakarma University arranged webinars related to our programme specializations which helped me understand the industry and how it works. VU also gave us platforms like UNITY under which we were taught and given additional knowledge about game design. In VU, preference is given to practical knowledge which is the best thing of this university and I feel proud as a student that I am studying in such a university."
Mr. Aditya Ramshette, Student
“Learning at Vishwakarma University is a great experience. VU gave me an opportunity to excel and develop my skills in a professional manner. In VU, I could pursue my passion for designing with proper guidance, learned new software in a creative way and also developed my visualization skills. Vishwakarma University gave us opportunities to learn and work on various live projects, industry connections, on-campus corporate lectures, lectures from international experts, international collaborations and much more. Apart from studies we also enjoy our campus life in VU because of its great infrastructure and the EcoCampus.”
Avanti Rahalkar, Student
“Vishwakarma University has been a great contributor to the development of my personality. I have established my leadership, time management and team skills and have also been able to advance these skills to a whole new level. The infrastructure of Vishwakarma University is one of the finest in all design universities. The best thing about this University is the cross-culture interaction between students from various streams in the university. The professors here make the university what it is today, with an attitude of being ever ready to help.”
Moin Shaikh, Alumna Student
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