How to pursue Graphics and Animation course ?

Course Name: B.Sc. (Graphics and Animation)

Course Duration: 3 yrs. (6 Semesters)

1.      Course summary

What is Graphic Design?

Our lives these days revolve around digital media. Whether it is our mobile phone or viewing different websites, we cannot even dream of not being able to access the internet at the tap of a finger. Well if you agree to everything that is written here. Then it is worth knowing that all that you see in this digital age is the work of a graphic designer.

As per statistics released by Cisco, there are expected to be around 829 million internet users in India by 2021. This increase in users is expected to increase the demand for skilled graphic designers, web designers as well as developers.

Graphic Design requires designers to create graphics, typography as well as images. Thus, graphics created by these designers can be used in print publications as well as for websites. Graphic Designers often have more freedom as they do not face any restriction with respect to programming, resolution or speed.

• Gain the technical knowledge, practical skills and self–confidence essential for a career in the creative industries.
• Develop a portfolio of applied projects that demonstrate your strengths.
• Specialize in disciplines including advertising, motion, packaging and user experience design.

Graphic design has to adapt to social, technological, economic and political change, so this course has been designed to be responsive to the latest trends. Studio-based projects are at the centre of your studies, with ongoing tutorials, formative feedback sessions and project reviews across the year.

Skill Development: High focus on developing design thinking and intensive practical training through exploration of courses graphic design for Print Media, Interactive Media and Motion Graphics.

Live Projects: Hands on experience by working on live projects to develop a sense of problem solving, critical thinking in order to gain real life understanding.

Industry Immersion: Trainings, projects and guest lecturers collaborated with industries help to learn from real life situations

Software Skills: Curriculum is equipped with latest industry relevant software on high-end workstations

Professional Enhancement: In addition to core curricula, course offers subjects like communication and soft skills to enhance personality and employability.

 2.      Required Skill set for Graphic Design

In order to become a graphic designer, aspirants need to possess the below mentioned skill set:

·         Creativity

·         Knowledge of Software

·         Knowledge of Programming Languages

·         Time Management

·         Visualization

·         Good Communication Skills

·         Ability to Work in a Team

·         Ability to work with detail

·         Skill in visual design

·         Good interpersonal skills

·         Ability to work long hours

·         Ability to Work in Strict Deadlines

·         Knowledge of Typography

·         Knowledge of Colour theory

 3.      Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants who have cleared their 10+2 from any stream (Science/Commerce/Arts) can pursue Graphic Design course at the graduation level. However, most popular colleges allow candidates to take part in their admission process only if they have completed their schooling from a recognized board.

 4.      Tools used while pursuing the course:

Following tools are available online on the basis of trial version or free online available:

a.       Shaping, Design & Illustration

b.       Typography

c.        Graphic Designing Softwares & Tools

d.       Image Layout & Effects

e.        Photoshop

f.        Corel Draw

g.        Illustrator

h.       InDesign

i.         HTML/ Javascript

j.         Adobe Dreamweaver

k.       Adobe Flash

l.         Adobe Audition

m.     Computer Fundamentals

n.       Art & Visual Perception

 5.      Top Institute:

Some of the top institutes and colleges in India are:

1.       Bachelor of Design(Design – Graphics), National Institute of Design – Ahmedabad, India

2.        Bachelor of Science (Animation, VFX and Gaming) and Master of Science (Animation and Multimedia Technology), Chandigarh University, Chandigarh

3.       Bachelor of Visual Arts (Multimedia and Animation)The Asian Institute of Gaming and Animation – AIGA, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA

4.       Bachelor of Science (Design – Graphics), Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar

Some of the top institutes and colleges outside India are:

1.       BA (Hons), Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom

2.       BSc (Hons), University of East London London, United Kingdom

3.       BSc (Hons), Sheridan College, Canada

4.       BSc (Hons), University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom

5.       BSc (Hons), Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal

 6.      Career and Job opportunities:

a.      Top Recruiters

This course prepares you for a career as a Graphic and Animation developer. After pursuing a graphic design course aspirants are mostly hired by any of the below mentioned firms:

1. Industrial Light and Magic
2. BBC (CBeebies)
3. Double Negative
4. Warner Brothers studios

b.      Job Profiles

This course prepares you for a career in

        I.            Print & publishing houses (like newspapers, magazines, etc.)

      II.            Advertising agencies

   III.            Graphic design studios

    IV.            TV & Multimedia production houses

      V.            Website development studios

    VI.            E-learning companies

 VII.            Web Design Studios

VIII.            Popular job profiles in which aspirants are hired after pursuing a graphics design course are as follows:

    IX.            Flash Animator

      X.            Layout Designer

    XI.            UI Designer

 XII.            Graphic Designer

XIII.            Web Developer

XIV.            SEO Consultant

  XV.            Content Management System specialist

  

 7.      Course Contents:

The programme provides graphic design skills for the emerging dynamic digital world, which are relevant for print, packaging, education, and advertising industry

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DRAWING AND SKETCHING

Develop drawing and sketching skill through observation and study of light and shade.

ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLE OF DESIGN

Acquire knowledge of the elements and principles used in designing.

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Provide basic introduction of environment and its various components and impart knowledge about the need, various policies and methods to protect environment.

INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL DESIGN TOOLS

Attain skills to choose and implement vector and raster tools to create a visual design.

LIFE STUDY

Students will develop drawing skills and awareness using a structured approach to drawing through the study of the human figure.

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS-I

Enhance the overall style of the writing and make writing more academic.

VISUAL DESIGN PROJECT

Develops a competence to work in a team to execute visual design concepts utilizing the visualization, drawing, sketching and painting skills.

COMIC STRIP AND STORY BOARD

Design and execute sequential art and illustration in the form of comic and storyboard for use in films, game and other related media.

CONCEPT ART

Develop concept and visually represent concept/creativity by means of drawing.

DESIGN PROCESS PROJECT

Analyze and execute projects following proper pipeline and management of time.

DIGITAL ART

Create and execute digital painting using appropriate software at par with industry standards.

INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA

Explain the history and various medium of communicative media.

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS-II

Develop presentation and discussion skills to enhance writing, reading, grammar and vocabulary. .

VISUAL NARRATIVE DEVELOPMENT

Convert ideas to story and present the same through proper format.

OTHER VARIOUS TOPICS

Stop motion animator, 3D CGI animator, set designer, puppet builder, lighting technician, texture artist, modeler, rigger, compositor, producer, editor, storyboard artist, character designer.