BA Animation

Over the last decade, Animation has emerged as an interesting career option for Indian students. The success of animation films and cartoons has contributed enormously to the growth of this sector. Studios, Film production houses and animation companies are always in search of skilled and creative animation professionals. These professionals not only get paid for their work but also earn their share of the profit. Animation courses have now become an ideal choice for the rise of VFX and the virtual visualization of the big screen in the entertainment industry. The entry-level course at the UG level for a budding animator is BA Animation. Let’s check out its details.

Course Name	Bachelor of Arts in Animation
Course Level	Undergraduate
Duration	3 Years
Basic Eligibility	A UG degree in any stream with the minimum required marks
Course Fee	INR 50k – INR 5 lacs (India)
Job Profile	2D/3D Animator
Average Salary	INR 2.5 lacs- INR 7lacs

What is BA Animation?

In India and abroad, there exist many Bachelor’s Degree courses related to the field of Animation. Bachelor of Arts in Animation and Visual Effects is an undergraduate Degree program. It is a job-oriented professional course related to the field of animation and VFX. The duration of this program is three years. This program combines both science and art of animation with other relevant fields like Animation and Graphics design, Animation and Digital Filmmaking, VFX Techniques etc.

BA Animation Syllabus

The syllabus of the BA Animation course is divided into both theoretical and practical aspects. Along with classroom lectures, practical studio sessions are also present in the course structure. In the final academic year, depending upon the institute, project work and/or internship may also be present. The below-mentioned course structure is almost the same for the BA Animation programme.

Animation & Computer Graphics

Semester 1

Element of Graphics Design	History of Art & Design
Rudiments of Animation Drawing	Technique of Photographic Composition

Semester 2 

History of Animation and Visual Effects	Planning for Animation
Raster Graphics	Vector Graphics

Semester 3

Branding Design	Basics of 3D Animation
Basic Compositing and Visual Effects	Classical Animation
Character Designing for Animation

Semester 4

Advanced Cel Animation	Design for Web
Design for Web	Stop Motion Animation
Typography	Techniques of 3D Animation

Semester 5

Techniques of 3D Animation	Digital Illustration
Environmental Studies and Human Rights	Interaction Design
Open Course: Video Editing, Architectural Design, Digital 2D Animation

Semester 6

Animation Project	Advertising Design
Design Project	Publication Design
Internship	Choice Based Course: UI Design, Animation Effects, Painting with Pixels

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for this particular course are mentioned below:

• Applicant must pass the intermediate exam (10+2) from any recognized school or college in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science)
• English Proficiency Test requirement-
  • IELTS- 6.0 overall not any band lower than 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT- 78
  • Duolingo- 100
  • Some universities may also demand ACT/SAT exam scores. 
• LORs and SOP in the prescribed format are also mandatory.  
• In order to pursue this course from India, you must have completed 10+2 schooling from any background with the required marks.

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BA Animation Colleges & Universities Abroad

College	Location	Country
St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology	Ontario	Canada
Centennial College	Toronto	Canada
Highline College	Des Moines	USA
Nottingham Trent University	Nottingham	England
University of Arts	London	England
North Central College	Naperville	USA
University of Derby	Derby	England
University of Art	London	England
University of Wales Trinity Saint David	Swansea, Wales	England
Leeds Beckett University	Leeds	England

Colleges in India

The following table mentioned a list of popular colleges that offer Bachelor of Arts in Animation courses.

• Sacred Heart College
• Amity University
• MIT Institute of Design
• Digiquest Institue of Creative Arts and Design
• Roots College of Design Film and Media
• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
• Indian Institute of Fashion and Animation
• Arena Animation
• MAAC

Career Scope for BA Animation

Animators may have chances to work under supervised setup, start their venture or work as a freelancer. 

• Computer Graphics and Animation is a multi-billion-dollar industry today which is rapidly growing in all directions, thus creating new opportunities and opening great & lucrative career prospects. 
• A candidate can put you at the forefront of the computer graphics industry and fast-track your career. 
• The very thought of being involved in Oscar-winning special effects films, 3D computer games, and computer-generated films is very alluring and appealing. 
• The study of animation is one of the most rewarding and hi-tech courses all over the world these days.

Advanced courses are available after successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Animation are mentioned below.

• Master of Animation
• PG Diploma in Animation
• PG Certificate Course in Animation
• M.Sc in Animation and Multimedia
• MA in Digital Filmmaking and Animation
• M.SC. in Visual Effects

BA Animation Books

From amateur drawings to super detailed landscapes, these books have it all. From the masters to your eyes, the tricks of the trade are yours if you pick up these top 10 best animation books to help you along in your creative journey into animation.

Books	Author
The Animator’s Survival Kit	Richard Williams
Cartoon Animation	Preston Blair
Acting for Animators 4	ED Hooks
The Illusion of Life	Disney Animation
Timing for Animation	Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston
Starting Point	Hayao Miyazaki
Character Animation Crash Course	Eric Goldberg

BA Animation Salary

Role	Annual Package
Animator	INR 3 lacs – 3.5 lacs
Game Designer	INR 5 lacs – 6 lacs
Image Editor	INR 2.5 lacs – 3.0 lacs
Special Effect Artist	INR 3.5 lacs – 4.0 lacs
Character Animator	INR 6 lacs – 7 lacs
Compositor	INR 4 lacs – 4.5 lacs
3D/2D Animator	INR 2.5 lacs – 3.0 lacs
Texture Artist	INR 3.5 lacs – 4.0 lacs
Digital Ink & Paint Artist	INR 4 lacs – 4.5 lacs
Rendering Artist	INR 3.5 lacs – 4.0 lacs

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