Careers in Animation in India

Animation is an amalgamation of different creative arts and technologies where moving images are created in 2D as well as 3D to leave audiences awe struck. Animation involves conception of images into either a feature film, advertisement or computer game. There are a large number of interactive media and animation institutes both in India and abroad that offer a wide variety of courses in 2D, 3D, VFX as well as other courses in web & graphic design. After graduating from a reputable animation institute, one can get placed in reputed VFX studios, ad agencies, gaming companies, etc in India or abroad.

Indians have always been a fan of western superhero movies which gave rise to Indian superheroes in recent times. We remain awe struck after seeing a X-men, James Bond, Finding Nemo or Up! film. This liking for western amazement gave rise to Indian superheroes such as Krrish and Chhota Bheem as well as proved to be a boom for the Indian animation industry.

It is of utmost importance that if one is interested in a career in animation, the quality of the institution should be given weightage. The quality of the animation institute does not just depend on the faculty but also of the software and hardware it has on offer to its students. The faculty needs to be an animator by himself/herself so that he/she can guide the student from scratch. Therefore, it is important to interact with the faculty when choosing a top animation institute.

In today’s date, companies such as Pixar and EA Games don’t need any introduction and the reason behind it is animation and the quality of the animators work. Walt Disney set the precedent for quality animation for the masses in the beginning of the twentieth century itself which still amazes both young and old in every corner of the planet. With the purchase of Pixar Studios, Disney became a powerhouse of the animation world and is now on the forefront of character design, CGI and VFX.

It is the job of animation institutes to prepare candidates to gain employment in such companies and showcase their talent. Animation institutes provide a variety of courses to aspiring animators ranging from animators, designers, VFX artists, lighting experts and game designers. The courses are tailored to emerging trends in the animation industry and sometime animation courses are coupled with courses in graphic or web design and mass communication as well. Therefore it is imperative to choose an animation institute which provides career oriented animation courses that help a student gain an insight into the emerging trends of the animation industry.