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. 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.
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.
Outcome | On successful completion of BA (Animation & Multimedia) programme at VU (A&D), the student will be able to : |
1 | Develop problem-solving ability and solve complex industrial problems |
2 | Understand social and environmental issues through character animation and info graphical animation |
3 | Develop imagination, visualization skills, and depiction through illustration |
4 | Develop the thought process, concept ideas, color schemes & art elements through visual presentation |
5 | Understand Dimensions 2D & 3D with modeling techniques and the implementation in animation |
6 | Understand subject-related concepts and contemporary issues and apply them to identify, formulate, and analyses complex Industrial problems |
7 | Manage Animation Projects from the Conceptual Stage to the final product creation |
8 | Develop competencies and skills needed to become an effective Animator |
9 | Develop Animation methods, market resources, and e-learning project management techniques used in the animation and multimedia Industry |
10 | Work for eco-friendly and thoughtful sustainable creative development in society |
11 | Get a good working knowledge of English to communicate effectively with the animation community and society |
12 | Learn Business Ethics, Managerial skills, and soft skills |
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.
“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