Bachelor of Design Courses in Animation & Multimedia – 3 years

Bachelor of Design Courses in Animation & Multimedia – 3 years

Bachelor of Digital Design Experience in Animation & Multimedia (3)

About Course

The Bachelor of Design Courses in Animation and Multimedia is a full-time, three-year undergraduate degree program designed to provide comprehensive training in the artistic, technical, and conceptual aspects of both 2D and 3D animation. This program is ideal for students, creative professionals, and aspiring animators who wish to build a strong foundation in animation while developing the practical skills needed to thrive in the media and entertainment industries. Structured over six semesters, the curriculum guides learners from fundamental art and design principles through to advanced digital animation production, culminating in a professional portfolio and an original animated short film.

In the first year, students focus on foundational art skills and the principles of 2D animation. The first semester includes training in drawing, color theory, perspective, anatomy, composition, and visual storytelling. Students also learn about the history and evolution of animation and begin developing their understanding of cinematic language. The second semester introduces the 12 Principles of Animation—such as squash and stretch, timing, anticipation, and follow-through—through hands-on exercises in both traditional and digital 2D animation. Supporting courses include character design, layout, background art, and storyboarding, which help students plan and structure their animated scenes effectively.

The second year expands on this foundation with advanced 2D animation and an introduction to 3D animation. In the third semester, students explore more complex 2D animation techniques including dialogue, lip-sync, and motion graphics. They also begin working on short animated sequences and composite scenes using multiple visual elements. The fourth semester transitions into 3D animation fundamentals, covering core areas such as modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, and camera setup. Students begin to understand the 3D production pipeline and apply it through guided exercises and small projects.

In the third year, students refine their 3D animation abilities and engage in large-scale production projects. The fifth semester includes advanced character animation, facial expressions, movement dynamics, scene rendering, and visual effects. Students also study sound integration and post-production techniques to enhance their animated content. The final semester is dedicated to a capstone project where students plan, develop, and produce a complete animated short film, either individually or in teams. Alongside production, students prepare a professional demo reel and portfolio, receive career readiness training, and have opportunities to explore elective modules in areas such as game art, visual effects, and immersive media.

Throughout the degree, students participate in hands-on projects and collaborative assignments modeled after real-world animation and multimedia workflows. Emphasis is placed on creativity, storytelling, technical accuracy, and professional presentation. Graduates leave the program with a well-rounded skill set and a diverse portfolio, ready to pursue careers in animation studios, gaming, advertising, media production, or independent creative work.

Bachelor of Digital Design Experience in Animation & Multimedia (3)

Duration: 3 Year Full-Time (6 Semesters)

Eligibility: 10 + 2 / PUC / Intermediate or Equivalent From a Recognized Board(With Min. 40%)

Availability: Bengaluru, Goa, Cochin, Hyderabad, Vijayawada

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Why Choose Bachelor of Design Courses in Animation & Multimedia from JD Institute?

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Pre-requisites:

  • Students with basic computer and drawing skills.
  • PUC or equivalent graduation

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Design Courses in Animation and Multimedia is a full-time, three-year undergraduate degree program designed to provide comprehensive training in the artistic, technical, and conceptual aspects of both 2D and 3D animation. This program is ideal for students, creative professionals, and aspiring animators who wish to build a strong foundation in animation while developing the practical skills needed to thrive in the media and entertainment industries. Structured over six semesters, the curriculum guides learners from fundamental art and design principles through to advanced digital animation production, culminating in a professional portfolio and an original animated short film.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Bachelor of Design Courses in Animation, graduates will be able to:

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Design Courses in Animation can pursue careers such as:

Reasons To Apply

The Bachelor of Design Courses in Animation is ideal for:

Software & Tools Covered

  • Adobe Animate
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Autodesk Maya / Blender 
  • Adobe After effects
  • Adobe Premiere pro
  • Runway ML (AI Tools)

Course Structure

Semester I

Fundamentals of Design & Composition

Practical

Drawing & Observation for Designers

Practical

Visual Language & Semiotics

Practical

Introduction to Communication Design

Theory

Semester II

Principles of Animation

Theory

Storyboarding

Practical

Clay Modeling

Practical

2D Animation Basics

Practical

Semester III

Introduction to 3D Software

Practical

Environment Design

Practical

Lighting and Rendering Basics

Practical

Object Modeling

Practical

Semester IV

Acting and Expression in Animation

Practical

3D Rigging

Practical

Animation Production Process

Practical

Animation Project

Practical

Semester V

Digital effects and compositing

Practical

Sound and Editing

Practical

Visual Design for Animation

Practical

Project Planning

Practical

Semester VI

Capstone Project: Immersive Design Solution

Practical

Design Communication & Professional Practice

Practical

Portfolio & Showreel Development

Practical

Workshops & Special Modules

  • Clay Modeling Workshop: Understanding form, volume, and character design through tactile sculpting
  • PreVis & Storyboarding: Learn to visualize stories and plan scenes using sequential art and cinematic framing.
  • Model making: Understand scale, structure, and spatial design by creating physical prototypes and miniature sets.
  • CGI & Compositing: Learn to integrate computer-generated imagery with live-action or digital scenes using layering, masking, and visual effects techniques.
  • VFX Simulations: Explore dynamic effects like fire, smoke, water, and destruction through simulation techniques for visual storytelling.
  • Showreel development: Craft a professional showreel that showcases your best animation and design work for industry portfolios and job applications.
  • AI & Animation: Workshop on Runway ML and Generative AI tools in modern animation workflows

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