Animation and Multimedia – 1 Year

The program begins with a strong focus on 2D animation, covering both classical hand-drawn techniques and digital processes. Students start with traditional drawing exercises to understand form, gesture, motion, and storytelling. They learn the 12 Principles of Animation such as squash and stretch, timing, anticipation, staging, and follow-through which are essential for creating lifelike and expressive movement. These foundational principles are then applied in digital formats using professional tools like Adobe Animate for frame-by-frame animation, Toon Boom Harmony for rig-based character animation and scene composition, and Adobe Photoshop for background design, texture development, and digital painting. Storyboard Pro is also introduced for planning visual narratives and creating animatics, helping students structure their animation sequences with clarity and timing.

As the course progresses, students transition into the world of 3D animation. They are introduced to the fundamentals of 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, and character animation using industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya and Blender. Learners explore the 3D production pipeline, beginning with basic polygon modeling and UV mapping, followed by texturing and shader application. Character rigging and skeleton setup are taught to prepare characters for animation, along with keyframing, pose-to-pose animation, camera movement, and scene lighting. Students also gain experience in rendering techniques and exporting animation sequences using modern render engines available in Maya and Blender.

Throughout the program, learners work on individual and collaborative assignments that reflect real-world production workflows. They build a diverse portfolio that includes 2D animation tests, digital illustrations, 3D animation scenes, character walk cycles, and short narrative pieces.

program culminates in the development of a complete 3D animated short film, allowing students to apply their cumulative knowledge in a final showcase project that demonstrates their creative and technical abilities. This intensive, project-based learning environment prepares participants to enter the animation and multimedia industry with confidence, whether they aim to work in studios, freelance, or pursue further specialization in animation or game design.