Department of Animation - Best Deemed University in Chennai

Vision & Mission

Vision: To be a leading department to produce highly professional Industry oriented Designers, Animators & Artists. Mission: The mission of the Animation programme at VISTAS is to maintain a high-quality study plan that delivers state-of-the-art knowledge and hands on training in the Animation Industry. Also, the department intends to emphasize on excellence in teaching and partnership with industry. The programme proposes to enable students to achieve mastery in the area of Graphic Design, 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Motion graphics, Visual Effects and Gamedesign. Production needs as they do prevail outside are kept in mind to shape up learners in Graphics,Animation and Visual Effects.

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.

Program Educational Objective (PEO)

PEO1: Have strong foundations in creative, analytical, and technical fundamentals necessary to formulate, analyze and solve communication problems.

PEO2: Have an exposure to a variety of Animation Industries, Such as, 2D& 3D production, Graphic Design & Visual Effects in a competitive Digital Media environment.

PEO3: Demonstrate the impact of media on the society along with ethical, social, and professional responsibilities/implications of their work.

PEO4: Have strong communication skills, ability to work in multicultural contexts and to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

PEO5: Engage life-long learning to become successful in their professional work.

Programme Specific Outcome (PSO) & Programme Outcome (PO)

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOME (PSO)

Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Animation will:

PSO1: Obtained a significant knowledge on fundamentals and advanced in Drawing, Graphic Design, VFX, 2D & 3D Animation.

PSO2: Gain knowledge of developing story boards for any given concept aspects of drawing and Anatomy study.

PSO3: Gain in-depth knowledge on pre-production and post-production process in 2D&3D Animation Film Making.

PSO4: Gain insight into the various aspects of script writing, direction, and editing.

PSO5: Assimilate technical skills on 2D&3DAnimation, Photography, cinematography, audio editing and video Editing.

PROGRAMME OUTCOME (PO)

The Mass Communication Program prepares students to be able to do the following:

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: 135

Code No.	Course		Hours/Week				Maximum Marks
		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

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Curriculum & Syllabus

CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS

MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE EARNED: 140

Category	Course		Hours/Week		Credits		Maximum Marks
		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

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Eligibility Criteria

Program	Program Duration (Year)	Eligibility	Criteria for Merit
Diploma in Animation	3 Years (6 Semesters)	Pass in 10th Std	Merit based on the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination

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Eligibility Criteria

Program	Program Duration (Year)	Eligibility	Criteria for Merit
B.Sc Animation	3 Years (6 Semesters)	Pass in (10+2), or Equivalent or 3 Years Diploma in any stream	Merit based on the 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 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem)	Other Fee (Per Sem)	Total Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem)
35,000	8,000	43,000

Fee Structure

Tuition Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem)	Other Fee (Per Sem)	Total Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem)
46,000	8,000	54,000