Animation
BSc in Animation
Learning Mode
Full‑Time – On‑Campus
Duration
3 years (6 semesters)
Start date
Admissions open mid-year; classes commence July–August
Qualification
Bachelor of Science in Animation
Fees
₹5.40 Lakhs (tuition only); approx. ₹8.5 Lakhs including hostel and one-time charges
Location
Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal, Karnataka, India
About the Course
The BSc Animation programme at MIC Manipal combines foundational skills in traditional art and storytelling with advanced digital tools such as Autodesk Maya, 2D/3D animation, visual effects, character animation, and compositing. The curriculum emphasizes Hands-on Workshop Learning (HOWL) and Holistic Personality Enhancement (HOPE), delivering a holistic, parallel-track advancement in creativity, technique, and professional readiness. Graduates are well-prepared for animation, VFX, film, gaming, and advertising sectors.
Why choose Animation at Manipal?
Industry Connected
Autodesk-certified faculty, internships, and studio projects with top studios prepare graduates for global animation careers.
Global Opportunities
IoE status enables exchange programmes, collaborations, and cross-border industry exposure for aspiring animation and VFX professionals.
Professional Accreditation
Aligned with industry standards, offering Autodesk certification and specialisations in animation, VFX, texturing, lighting, and compositing.
Course Overview
This full-time, 3-year undergraduate degree blends artistic fundamentals (sketching, storyboarding, character design) with digital workflows (Maya, compositing, rendering, animation cycles). Students engage in experiential modules and industry-driven electives preparing them for professional studios.
Course Duration
- 3 years (6 semesters)
- Full-time on campus at MIC Manipal
- Intensive practical focus with optional immersive labs and internships embedded in curriculum
Course Curriculum
Students progress through:
- Foundation: Drawing, sketching, storytelling, script, concept art, storyboarding
- Core: 2D animation, experimental media, character design, graphic & comic art
- Technical: 3D modelling, texturing, lighting/rendering, rigging, VFX, compositing
- Practical: Studio projects, portfolio development, professional internship placements
- Evaluation: Continuous assessment (50% internal: assignments, labs, tests; 50% semester exams)
Admission Requirements
- Completion of 10+2 (or equivalent) with minimum 50% aggregate in any stream
- Personal interview and portfolio review part of selection
- No specific entrance test; emphasis placed on creative skill and motivation
Fees and Funding
- Tuition: ₹5.40 Lakhs over three years
- Additional charges (hostel, mess, registration, exam) bring total to approx. ₹8.5 Lakhs
- Merit-based scholarships and interest-subsidised student loans are available
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue roles such as:
- Animator (2D / 3D, character, VFX)
- Compositor, Modeler, Lighting Artist
- Game designer, Storyboard artist, Motion graphics specialist
- Works across sectors: film, television, gaming, advertising, education, forensic animation
MIC alumni have joined DreamWorks, Xentrix, Technicolor, DNEG, Pixar and more.
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