CAREER IN VISUAL ART AND COMMUNICATIONS ANIMATION

INTRODUCTION

Animation is an exciting medium

Consisting of images and objects

Embedded to appear as moving pictures.

As per traditional animation, images are

Drawn or painted manually on transparent

Celluloid sheets to be photographed and

Displayed on film. The fundamentals of visual

Communication, Iconography, Image

Processing tools, Computer painting,

Storyboarding techniques, creating artwork are all included in the animation

COURSES

• Certificate courses

• Diploma courses

• Bachelor’s Degree courses

ELIGIBILITY

10th passed or equivalent for Certificate Courses.

10+2 or equivalent examination for Diploma & Degree course

INSTITUTES/UNIVERSITIES

• National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad,Gujarat.

• National Institute of Film and Fine Arts, Kolkata,West Bengal.

• St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, West Bengal.

• M G R Government Film and Television Training

• Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Note: Animation Courses are also being offered by private institutions. Therefore, aspirants are

Advised to ensure the recognition and approved courses being offered by the Private

Institutes/Colleges in this field prior to admission.

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR VISUAL ART AND COMMUNICATIONS ANIMATION

Multimedia artists and animators should also possess the following specific qualities:

• Artistic talent. Animators and artists should have artistic ability and a good understanding of color, texture, and light. However, they may be able to compensate for artistic shortcomings with better technical skills.

• Communication skills. Multimedia artists and animators need to work as part of a complex team and respond well to criticism and feedback.

• Computer skills. Many multimedia artists and animators use computer programs or write programming code to do most of their work. Those with artistic talent, however, may be able to find work that does not require strong computer skills.

• Creativity. Artists and animators must be able to think creatively to develop original ideas and make them come to life.

• Time-management skills. The hours required by most studio and game design companies are long, particularly when there are tight deadlines. Artists and animators need to be able manage their time when a deadline approaches.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR VISUAL ART AND COMMUNICATIONS ANIMATION

Multimedia artists and animators typically do the following:

• Use computer programs and illustrations to create graphics and animation (images that appear to move)

• Work with a team of animators and artists to create a movie, game, or visual effect

• Research upcoming projects to help create realistic designs or animation

• Edit animation and effects on the basis of feedback from directors, other animators, game designers, or clients

• Meet with clients, other animators, games designers, directors, and other staff (which may include actors) to review deadlines and development timelines