B. Design (Hons.) Animation & Film Making
About the Animation & Film Making programme at UID: The course explores the concept of animating using various animation techniques and new technology.
It ties the art of animation with film language, teaching students to develop stories that are entertaining, informative and even inspirational. The learning journey is aimed at developing creativity, technique, and narrative craft—providing students with the training to operate across animation, VFX, film, and emerging media industries with a sound basis in design thinking and digital production.
Curriculum Details
The curriculum is a mix between old-school artforms and the newest digital options with rigorous attention to story, visual design, and technical execution.
Key areas of learning include:
- Fundamentals of Drawing & Storytelling
- 2D & 3D Animation Techniques
- Character Design & Visual Development
- Scriptwriting & Storyboarding
- Cinematography & Film Language
- Editing, Sound Design & Post-Production
- Visual Effects (VFX) & Compositing
- Stop-Motion & Experimental Animation
- Production Pipeline & Project Management
Career Prospects
On completion, students are flexible visual storytellers prepared to work in the entertainment, advertising, education, and digital media industries. Professional opportunities can be found in positions such as:
Career opportunities include:
- Animator (2D / 3D / VFX)
- Storyboard Artist / Character Designer
- Film Maker / Cinematographer
- Visual Development Artist
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Editor / Post-Production Specialist
- Creative Director / Independent Filmmaker
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