The Indian Animation industry has been facing a lot of problems in the past. Some of the major hurdles for this industry are the skilled work force and efficient production pipeline. There is a huge scope of improvement in this field. We can achieve this by improving ourselves. Therefore the journey of the young talents in this field should focus on the mentioned areas to attain bigger and better heights in this field of study.

The introduction of some of the technologies led to the conclusion that creativity doesn’t exist any longer in the field of animation. But that is a wrong interpretation. It is a fact that the implementation of the modern technologies in this field has simplified the animation process but these technologies cannot think and act creatively as humans do.  One of the most critical skills of an animator is creativity and it cannot be replaced with any advanced technologies. But with the advent of the latest technologies, the animators can easily overcome the limitations in creativity.

Various Animation Courses offered in India

Diploma courses

• Advance Diploma in Graphics and Animation
• Advance Diploma in Animation Engineering
• Advance Diploma in Animation
• Advance Diploma in Graphics
• Advance Diploma in 3D Animation
• Advance Diploma in Multimedia
• Advance Diploma in 3D Animation and VFX
• Advance Diploma in Digital Arts and Animation
• Advance Diploma in Animation and Visual Effects

Undergraduate Programs

• B.Sc. in Animation and Multimedia
• B.A. in (Hons) 3D Animation
• B.A. in Multimedia
• B.A. in Animation and Graphic design
• B.Sc. in Multimedia
• B.Sc. in Animation
• B.Sc. in Animation and Game Technology

Postgraduate Programs

• M.Sc. in Animation and Multimedia
• Post Graduate Diploma in Animation
• M.F.A. in Animation and Content Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Animation Engineering Technology
• Post Graduate Diploma in 3D Animation
• Post Graduation in Animation Professional Diploma in 3D Animation and Visual Effects
• Post Graduate Course in Animation and Computer Graphics

Certification programs

• Ani-master Web Designer (AWD)
• Ani-master Foundation Program (AFP)
• Ani-master Certified Professional (ACP)
• Ani-master Graphic Designer (AGD)
• Ani-master Graduate Program (AGP)
• 2D Expert Program
• 3D Expert Program
• Arena Animation Academy Specialist Programme (AAASP)
• Arena Multimedia Specialist Programme (AMSP)
• Arena Animation International Program (AAIP)

Employment opportunities after Animation Courses

The markets of the traditional 2d animation has affected very badly because of the popularity of 3d animation in the recent times. In the future the 3d and 2d animation is expected to go hand in hand to entertain the cartoon lovers.  Animation is a work intensive business, thus it creates a conductive environment for the animator.

Animators can find jobs with leading firms in India. Some of the professions that are being offered in the industry are:

• Character animator
• Content developer
• Modeler
• Story Broad Artist

There are a few other fields where animators can find lucrative jobs. They are:

• CD-Rom Production
• Graphics Designing
• Three-Dimensional Product Modeling
• Website Designing

The initial salary of animators in India ranges between Rs. 15,000 – Rs. 20,000 per month. Those candidates having an experience of 4- 5 years will get a remuneration of Rs. 50,000 – Rs. 60,000 per month. Highly skilled Professionals in this field are capable of drawing better salaries.