MA Animation Admission 2024: Jobs, Salary, Syllabus, Top Colleges

2 Years

Degree

Post Graduation

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GaganDeep

Senior Content Specialist | Updated On - Apr 27, 2024

MA Animation is a 2-year postgraduate course that aims to teach students the artistic side of animation filmmaking and the know-how of the animation filmmaking process. It includes 2D and 3D animation software like Maya, Flash, After Effects, and Harmony Toon Boom, just to name a few. Also, the courses encompassed animation principles such as squash-stretch, timing, arcs, secondary action, and other components.

Students get the chance to learn the core animation principles, concepts of storyboards, design characters, draw the backgrounds, and make the layout planning. They learn how to take an animation piece from a pitch moment to the storytelling, down to all the finishing post-production methods. In the classes taught both conventional 2D Animation as well as 3D CGI Animation are covered.

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MA Animation Highlights 2024

Detail	Description
Program Name	MA Animation
Level	Master's Degree (MA)
Typical Duration	1-2 years (full-time)
Projects	Often involve creating complex animated films, shorts, or sequences with a strong focus on storytelling and technical skill
Skills Gained	Advanced animation skills (various techniques), storytelling for animation, character animation, directing, potentially business and production knowledge
Career Paths	Lead Animator, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Stop-Motion Animator, Independent Animator, Animation Teacher, and other advanced roles in the animation industry

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MA Animation Admission 2024

1. To be an eligible applicant one must have hold a bachelor's degree in animation, fine arts, design or an equivalent.

2. Create a portfolio consisting of no more than 10-15 examples of your most vivid works. That should demonstrate both your abilities in animation and creativity.

3. Pen down a purpose of the statement outlining your attraction and aspirations in animation

4. Please, put in the application form as required, together with your portfolio, statement of purpose and any other documents.

5. In case a shortlist is needed, you have to participate in an interview session that will serve as a platform for presenting your portfolio of work.

6. Get the confirmation from application for the spot if chosen depending on credentials and the interview performance.

MA Animation Course Eligibility 2024

1. A Bachelor's degree in any field of art, design, architecture, mass communication, etc. is sufficient for being qualified. Many colleges admit students having a minimum pass percentage of 50% in graduation. Some successful cases can be an employer's experience in place of academic credentials.

2. A portfolio that includes work in various art forms is necessary for students from non-design background. This includes sketches, drawings, paintings, animations, films and others to identify artistic potential by the admission process.

3. Qualifying for CEED or DAT Preliminary test, which are the entry requirements if the institute does its own form of screening to test creative, drawing, communication and other important skills is often measured out of 100 or 200.

4. A Statement of Purpose describes exactly what drives the applicant to choose animation, particular directions and career goals within this field of study. From this, admission specialists can see candidate’s frame of mind regarding the seriousness of studies.

5. The applicant's potential of undertaking the course well should be confirmed by positive, well-written recommendation letters from their former academicians, employers, or experts in the relevant field.

6. The schools will perform the personal interviews later to see the basics; program mastery; and a mental picture of the possibility for a career in the animation field to determine the at the point of college graduation.

MA Animation Entrance Exams

NID DAT: National Institute of Design - Design Aptitude Test assesses creativity, problem-solving skills, observation, and visualization abilities.

UGAT: Undergraduate Aptitude Test evaluates general aptitude in language, mathematics, logical reasoning, and visual arts for admission to various programs.

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MA Animation Syllabus 2024

Syllabus Name	Description
Advanced Animation Techniques	Deepen your understanding of animation principles, explore various styles (2D, 3D, stop-motion), dive into character animation, rigging, and motion capture.
Storytelling & Scriptwriting	Master the art of crafting compelling narratives for animation, learn scriptwriting techniques, storyboarding, and concept development.
Digital Animation Tools & Techniques	Hone your skills in industry-standard software like Maya, Houdini, After Effects, and learn advanced animation tools, rendering techniques, and special effects.
Visual Design & Aesthetics	Explore color theory, composition, lighting, and world-building, learn to create visually stunning and emotionally resonant animation environments.
Sound Design & Music Composition	Understand the power of sound in animation, explore sound design principles, music composition techniques, and how to create immersive audio experiences.
Theoretical Frameworks & Critical Analysis	Analyze animation history, theory, and criticism, delve into cultural contexts, and develop your critical thinking skills for nuanced animation storytelling.
Electives & Specialization:	Choose elective modules based on your interests (e.g., VFX, character design, animation for games), specializing in your chosen area.
Independent Project & Dissertation:	Culminate your learning by crafting a unique animated project showcasing your skills and creative vision, write a dissertation analyzing or researching a relevant animation topic.

Top 10 Government MA Animation Colleges

Rank	College Name	Location	Fees (Annual)	Specialization(s)
1	National Institute of Film and Fine Arts (NIFFA)	Kolkata, West Bengal	INR 8,000 - 10,000	2D Animation, 3D Animation, Stop-Motion Animation
2	Faculty of Fine Arts, MS University of Baroda	Vadodara, Gujarat	INR 5,000 - 7,000	2D Animation, 3D Animation, Digital Media
3	Department of Animation, University of Hyderabad	Hyderabad, Telangana	INR 10,000 - 12,000	2D Animation, 3D Animation, Visual Effects
4	Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	INR 1,000 - 2,000	2D Animation, 3D Animation, Filmmaking
5	Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata	Kolkata, West Bengal	INR 1,000 - 2,000	2D Animation, 3D Animation, Digital Media
6	National Institute of Design (NID) - Bangalore	Bangalore, Karnataka	INR 15,000 - 18,000	2D Animation, 3D Animation, Game Design
7	Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed University	Thrissur, Kerala	INR 10,000 - 15,000	2D Animation, 3D Animation, Traditional Animation
8	Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)	New Delhi	INR 20,000 - 25,000	Animation & VFX, Digital Media & Communication
9	Jawaharlal Nehru National Institute of Fine Arts (JNU NIFA)	Hyderabad, Telangana	INR 10,000 - 12,000	2D Animation, 3D Animation, Digital Storytelling
10	Government College of Arts and Crafts, Chandigarh	Chandigarh	INR 2,000 - 3,000	2D Animation, 3D Animation, Filmmaking

Top 10 Private MA Animation Colleges

Rank	College Name	Location	Fees (Annual)	Specialization(s)
1	NFAI (National Film and Animation Institute)	Hyderabad, Telangana	INR 8 - 10 lakhs	2D & 3D Animation, VFX, Character Design
2	Srishti School of Art, Design & Technology	Bangalore, Karnataka	INR 7 - 9 lakhs	2D & 3D Animation, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects
3	AAFT School of Animation	New Delhi, Noida	INR 6 - 8 lakhs	2D & 3D Animation, VFX, Game Design
4	Animum India	Bangalore, Karnataka	INR 5 - 7 lakhs	2D & 3D Animation, Character Design, Game Design
5	Thinklabs Academy	Hyderabad, Telangana	INR 4 - 6 lakhs	2D & 3D Animation, VFX, Visual Effects
6	Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC)	Multiple Locations	INR 3 - 5 lakhs	2D & 3D Animation, VFX, Digital Media
7	Whistling Woods International (WWI)	Mumbai, Maharashtra	INR 8 - 10 lakhs	2D & 3D Animation, VFX, Filmmaking
8	Zee Institute of Media Arts (ZIMA)	Mumbai, Maharashtra	INR 3 - 5 lakhs	2D & 3D Animation, VFX, Motion Graphics
9	Arena Animation	Multiple Locations	INR 4 - 7 lakhs	2D & 3D Animation, VFX, UI/UX Design
10	Pixel Factory College of Design & Technology	Bangalore, Karnataka	INR 3 - 5 lakhs	2D & 3D Animation, VFX, Visual Effects

MA Animation Course Placements

College Name	Average Placement Package (INR)	Location
NFAI (National Film and Animation Institute)	5 - 7 lakhs	Hyderabad, Telangana
Srishti School of Art, Design & Technology	4 - 6 lakhs	Bangalore, Karnataka
AAFT School of Animation	3 - 5 lakhs	New Delhi, Noida
Animum India	4 - 5 lakhs	Bangalore, Karnataka
Thinklabs Academy	3 - 4 lakhs	Hyderabad, Telangana

MA Animation Course Jobs and Salary

Specialization	Average Salary (INR)
2D/3D Animation	3 - 5 lakhs
VFX Artist	4 - 6 lakhs
Character Designer	3 - 4 lakhs
Storyboard Artist	2 - 3 lakhs
Motion Graphics Artist	3 - 4 lakhs
Game Animator	4 - 5 lakhs

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Master of Arts [MA] (Animation) Overview 2024 FAQs

Having mastered animation software platforms like Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, and Autodesk Maya, as also having comprehension of storytelling and animation principles, is rather beneficial.

Yes, the portfolio along with some animation or character design clips needs to be presented along with the application as part of the admission process.

Graduates can seek for job positions in the field of animation such as an animator, a storyboard artist, a character designer, an animation director, or work in any industry that relates to film, television, advertising, and gaming.

Indeed, international students are accepted but they may face some language proficiency criteria and get the relevant visa for their study while overseas.

IIT Madras - [IIT Madras], Chennai

Chandigarh University - [CU], Chandigarh

IIT Bombay - [IIT], Mumbai

XLRI - Xavier School of Management - [XLRI], Jamshedpur

Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College - [ARSD], New Delhi

Banaras Hindu University - [BHU], Varanasi

St. Xavier's University - [SXUK], Kolkata

Jawaharlal Nehru University - [JNU], New Delhi

Delhi University - [DU], New Delhi

Jamia Millia Islamia University - [JMI], New Delhi

SRM University Delhi NCR, Sonepat

Indira Gandhi National Open University - [IGNOU], New Delhi

Royal Global University - [RGU], Guwahati

Symbiosis International University - [SIUB], Bangalore