Courses offered and skills required for animation and visual effects

Asked by: Guest - 27 Jun 16

I have completed 12th standard in arts stream. I am interested in animation and want to know the skills required for the same along with the courses offered for higher education animation and visual effects.

Our expert said - 09 Jul 16

Animation and visual effects is the field that combine the art and science of animation. The animation professionals require keen interest in the field of study to grasp the minute working concepts and provide good graphic effects. Students are expected to have some specific skill sets to develop themselves to a successful professional. Some of the skills are:

- Creativity
- Sketching and drawing skills
- Good observation skills
- Ability to grasp the characters and get into them
- Software skills
- Concentration
- Ability to work as a team

BA / B Sc in Animation and Visual effects is the graduation course which is also known as Animation and VFX. It is a 3 year program which includes both theoretical and practical aspects of multimedia and animation technology. Some of the post-graduate courses available in this field are:

- M Sc in Animation and Multimedia
- M Sc in Animation and Digital Film making
- M Sc in Visual effect
- MA in Animation and Multimedia
- MA in Digital Film making and Animation
- PG Diploma in Animation etc.