Vision & Mission
List of Programmes
- B.Sc Animation
Faculty-Student Ratio: 1:30
About the Department
In 2012, the School of Mass Communication launched a unique and comprehensive employment-oriented programme – B.Sc Animation. The department includes Advanced Animated Laboratory, Shooting floor, Dubbing and Editing Studio.
B.Sc. in Animation is a specialized programme that seeks to sensitize students with all the nuances of the media and entertainment industry. Its broad area covers an array of multi-disciplinary subjects and its applications are in innumerable interrelated professions. Students on completion of this course will be able to work on various visual platforms like digital and non-digital imagery, multimedia, film and television, printing and publication.
The aim of the programme is to equip students to see things with the eye of an animator. It makes them understand the language of the visuals and help communicate effectively in various animated formats. A combination of papers grounded in theory and practical help the students to acquire necessary professional training required to enter the field of animation.
Programme Outcomes
PROGRAM OUTCOME (PO)
PO1: To demonstrate effective speaking, effective writing and listening skills for communication in personal, public, and media areas.
PO2: Obtain a significant knowledge on fundamental and advanced aspects of interactive websites, mobile platforms, and other methods including motion graphics (animation), video and informational graphics.
PO3: To demonstrate the ability to understand the media critically and recognize how media shapes and is shaped by politics, society, culture, economics, and daily lives.
PO4: Gain insight into the various aspects of script writing, storyboard, art direction and editing.
PO5: To demonstrate an understanding of the roles of communication in fostering interaction and interdependence across gender, race, and culture.
PO6: Enter as 2D artist, 3D Modeler, VFX Artist, Storyboard Designer, Graphic Designer, Web Designer and Game Designer.
Curriculum & Syllabus
CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS
MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE EARNED: 140
Category | Course | Hours/Week | Credits | Maximum Marks | ||||
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Lecture | Tutorial | Practical | CA | SEE | Total | |||
LANG | Tamil I/ Hindi / French | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
ENG | English I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
CORE1 | Introduction to Film Studies | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
CORE | Basics of Drawing | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
CORE | Graphic Design | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
CORE | Anatomy Study | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
AECC | Communication Skills | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
SEC | Orientation/Induction program/ Life skills | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total | 11 | 8 | 12 | 25 |
Curriculum & Syllabus
CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS
MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE EARNED: 135
Code No. | Course | Hours/Week | Maximum Marks | |||||
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Lecture | Tutorial | Practical | Credits | CA | SEE | Total | ||
18ENG11 | English - I | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
18CDAN11 | History of Animation(T) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
18CDAN12 | Digital Media Fundamentals(T) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
18CDAN13 | Introduction to Film Studies (T) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
18PDAN11 | Basics of Drawing (P) | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
18PDAN12 | Graphic Design (P) | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
SEC | SEC – I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
17 | 2 | 11 | 24 |
Eligibility Criteria
Program | Eligibility | Criteria for Merit |
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B.Sc. Animation | Pass in (10+2), or Equivalent or 3 Years Diploma in any stream | Merit - based on percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination |
Eligibility Criteria
Program | Eligibility | Criteria for Merit |
---|---|---|
Diploma in Animation | Pass in 10th Std. | Merit- based on percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination. |
Career Prospects
CAREER PROSPECTS
- 2D ANIMATOR
- 3D ANIMATOR
- MATE PAINTING ARTIST
- 3D MODELING ARTIST
- RENDERING ARTIST
- RIGGING ARTIST
- VFX ARTIST
- STORYBOARD ARTIST
Alumni Testimonials

My three year at VISTAS Animation have been exelent and a memory to cherish for a lifetime. The years spent here have been full of learning opportunities that have been full of fun and frolic and academically grinding that one must go through.. I am thankful for my experience with one of the best animation programs.
Livya Priyadarshini.G (B.Sc.Animation), 2016-2019
3d Animator Basilic Fly Studio Pvt Ltd

I have done B.Sc Animation at VISTAS. It was an amazing experience to learn at VISTAS. The Faculties always helped me in understanding the topic when i had trouble.The Classroom and practical session helped me to learn the course faster and made it easier. VISTAS Animation department is the best place to learn.
Sambhavi. P (B.Sc.Animation), 2016-2019
Faculty- VISTAS

VISTAS is a great place to learn. It gives me great to say with pride that I have completed my B. Sc Animation from this Institute. The relationship between faculty and student is very cordial, which gave me an opportunity to excel in my area of interest.
Ms. Sumathi (B.Sc.Animation), 2012-2015
3D Animation Artist Amazon India
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee 2023 - 2024 (Per Sem) | Other Fee (Per Sem) | Total Fee (Per Sem) |
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45,000 | 6,500 | 51,500 |
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee 2023 - 2024 (Per Sem) | Other Fee (Per Sem) | Total Fee (Per Sem) |
---|---|---|
35,000 | 5,500 | 40,500 |