Bachelor's Program

B.Sc in Animation and VFX

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Duration

4 Years

Eligibility

10 + 2

Fees Per Annum

₹1,79,000

Bachelor of Science in Animation & VFX

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Animation & Visual Effects at Parul Institute of Design (PID) is designed for students who aspire to build careers in animation, visual effects, and digital storytelling. The program introduces students to the creative and technical processes used to create digitally generated characters, environments, and visual worlds that are often impossible or costly to produce in real life.

The course focuses on helping students express creativity through technology, combining artistic skills with industry-relevant tools and workflows. Students learn the complete animation and VFX pipeline—from concept development and visual storytelling to modelling, animation, lighting, rendering, and compositing. Emphasis is placed on understanding how visual effects enhance narratives in films, television, OTT content, advertising, gaming, and digital media.

At PID, students are trained using professional VFX and animation software, enabling them to simulate realistic environments, create dynamic visual effects, and bring imaginative ideas to life. The curriculum covers essential areas such as digital design, 3D modelling, character animation, texturing, lighting, rendering, life drawing, and post-production techniques. This hands-on approach ensures students develop both creative confidence and technical proficiency.

The program also responds to the rapid growth of the animation and VFX industry, driven by increased demand for high-quality content across films, web series, OTT platforms, advertising, and interactive media. With India emerging as a global hub for animation and VFX services, students gain exposure to industry practices and evolving technologies that shape contemporary visual storytelling.Through structured learning, practical projects, and industry exposure, the B.Sc. Animation & VFX program at PID prepares students to adapt to new tools, emerging platforms, and changing content formats. By graduation, students develop a strong portfolio and skill set that positions them for opportunities in animation studios, VFX production houses, film and television production, gaming, OTT platforms, and related creative industries.

VFX & Animation | Crafting the Visual Worlds of Tomorrow

PROGRAM STRUCTURE – PRODUCT DESIGN (B.Des)

FIRST Year

FOUNDATION OF MOTION & VISUAL STORYTELLING

Building fundamentals of motion, storytelling, and visual language.

  • Foundations of motion, image dynamics, and visual storytelling
  • Introduction to editing, film appreciation, and narrative structure
  • Basics of design fundamentals and graphic principles
  • Understanding sound, culture, and visual perception
  • Life skills, communication, and creative confidence building
SECOND Year

CORE ANIMATION & VFX SKILLS

Introduction to 3D pipeline and VFX fundamentals

  • Digital animation and experimental filmmaking
  • Pre-production for 3D films and introduction to 3D pipelines
  • Fundamentals of VFX and composition
  • Event management and collaborative workflows
  • Exposure to interdisciplinary areas like graphic design, sound, and game design
THIRD Year

ADVANCED VFX & INDUSTRY ORIENTATION

Technical depth and industry-aligned production skills

  • Advanced modelling, sculpting, rigging, animation, and compositing
  • Shading, lighting, rendering, simulations, and FX
  • Motion graphics, sound design, cinematography, and game engines
  • Career skills, showreel planning, and professional ethics
  • Internship / mini project exposure
FOURTH Year

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & CAPSTONE

Specialization, showreel, and industry immersion

  • Advanced FX simulations and immersive animation (AR/VR, Unreal, AI integration)
  • Showreel development and portfolio refinement
  • On-the-job training / research project
  • Full-time internship and industry exposure

Curriculum

Semester 1 Semester 2
Foundations of Motion and Image Dynamics Digital Animation Experimental Filmmaking
Introduction to Editing Minor -2 / Interdisciplinary Course
Story & Film Appriciation Graphic Design: Fundamentals of Graphic Design
Minor -1 / Interdisciplinary Course Sound Design: Study of Acoustics Theory
University Electives -1 (Multidisciplinary course) (Select any one) Film Making: Film Appreciation
Skill Enhancement Course -1 Game Design: Elements of Game Design
Value Added Course-1 University Electives -2 Multidisciplinary course) (Select any one)
Ability Enhancement Course -1 /Modern Indian Language-1 (Select any one) Skill Enhancement Course -2
Value Added Course-2
Ability Enhancement Course -2 /Modern Indian Language-1 (Select any one)
Semester 3 Semester 4
Major (Discipline Specific Course) 3D Shading, Lighting & Rendering
University Electives -3 (Select any one) Advanced Modelling & SculptingI/Rotoscopy
Skill Enhancement Course -3 Rigging & Animation - I/Introduction to Compositing
Value Added Course-3 Minor -3 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
Ability Enhancement Course -3/ Modern European Language-1 (Select any one) Skill Enhancement Course -4
Value Added Course-4
Semester 5 Semester 6
Major (Discipline Specific Course) Major (Discipline Specific Course
Minor -4 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one) Minor -6 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
Minor -5 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one) Ability Enhancement Course -5
Skill Enhancement Course -5
Semester 7 Semester 8
Major (Discipline Specific Course) Major (Discipline Specific Course)
Minor -7 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one) Minor -8 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)

Key Learning Outcomes of the program

Create animation and visual effects content using industry-standard software and contemporary digital production pipelines.

Design and animate characters, environments, and assets through modelling, texturing, rigging, lighting, and rendering techniques.

Apply visual storytelling principles to enhance narratives across films, OTT content, advertising, and digital media.

Use advanced VFX techniques, including compositing, simulations, motion graphics, and green-screen workflows.

Integrate emerging technologies such as real-time engines, AI-assisted tools, AR/VR, and immersive media into creative workflows.

Collaborate effectively within production teams, understanding studio pipelines, roles, and professional practices.

Demonstrate problem-solving and adaptability, responding to rapidly evolving software, tools, and industry trends.

Develop a professional showreel and portfolio showcasing technical skills, creativity, and industry readiness.

Understand ethical, cultural, and sustainable practices in visual content creation.

Prepare for careers in animation studios, VFX houses, gaming, OTT platforms, and digital content production, or pursue advanced studies.

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Our Design Resources

Painting Studio

- Painting Studio

This can be for the purpose of architecture, painting, pottery, sculpture, woodworking, graphic design

Editing Studio

- Editing Studio

Here we can edit audio and visual material such as podcasts, interviews, etc with easy to use equipment and software.

3D Printing Lab

- 3D Printing Lab

Enabling complex geometric or organic shaped parts to be designed on a computer

ICT–Enabled Design Spaces

- ICT–Enabled Design Spaces

There are 2 Computer labs and 2 smart classes and 1 Library which are used by all Departments

Selection Process

The selection process is held in three stages

FIRST

Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

Design Aptitude Test is an online test conducted by the Parul Institute of Design to seek evidence of the attitude, aptitude, achievement, motivation and perception essential in a potential student of design.

SECOND

Portfolio Round

After successful completion of DAT applicants need to submit their portfolios via the link provided to them.

Last Date to Register: 5th May 2025
Exam Date: 8th May 2025

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FAQS

Yes. Animation and VFX are among the fastest-growing creative careers, driven by demand from films, OTT platforms, gaming, advertising, and digital media. With increasing use of visual effects in storytelling, skilled VFX and animation professionals are in high demand across global entertainment industries.
The program trains students in animation, visual effects, and digital storytelling. Students learn modelling, animation, lighting, rendering, compositing, motion graphics, and industry-standard VFX pipelines, along with storytelling and visual aesthetics required for films and digital content.
No prior experience is required. The program starts with strong fundamentals in design, motion, and visual thinking, making it suitable for beginners as well as students with a creative background.
Graduates can work as animators, VFX artists, compositors, motion graphic designers, 3D artists, or visual storytellers in animation studios, VFX houses, OTT platforms, gaming companies, advertising agencies, and production studios.
Yes. Students gain exposure through industry visits, workshops, live projects, events, internships, and showreel development, helping them understand real-world studio workflows and professional practices.
PID offers undergraduate design programs at bachelor’s and diploma levels in Communication Design, Product Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, and User Experience & Interaction Design (with AI). It also offers B.Sc. (Regular and Honours) programs in Animation & VFX and Film & Television Production.
PU DAT (Pimpri University Design Aptitude Test) is the entrance exam for design programs at PID. It assesses a student’s creativity, observation skills, aptitude, and problem-solving ability rather than technical knowledge.
Students who have completed 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized board are eligible. Students from science, commerce, or arts backgrounds can apply.
A formal portfolio is not mandatory for undergraduate admissions. However, applicants may share sketches, creative work, or personal projects durin g the interaction stage, if applicable.
Applicants must fill out the online application form on the Parul University website. The application fee is ₹2000, payable online via credit card or debit card. Students are advised to take a printout of the application form for future reference.
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