Animation
& VFX
Create worlds, characters & visual effects for film, OTT, gaming & beyond.
Programme
overview.
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The B.Sc. in Animation & Visual Effects trains students to create digitally generated characters, environments, and visual narratives for films, television, OTT platforms, advertising, and gaming.
The programme blends artistic expression with technical production pipelines - from concept and character design to final compositing, rendering, and delivery.
Your 4-year
curriculum.
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First Year: Foundation Year
Building Fundamentals of Motion, Storytelling & 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
Introduction to 3D Pipeline & 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
Technical Depth & 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
Specialisation, Showreel & 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
Semester
subjects.
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- Foundations of Motion & Image Dynamics
- Introduction to Editing
- Story & Film Appreciation
- Minor 1 / Interdisciplinary
- Film Making: Film Appreciation
- Skill Enhancement 1
- Game Design: Elements of Game Design
- University Electives 2
- Value Added 1
- Ability Enhancement 1
- Digital Animation & Experimental Filmmaking
- Minor 2 / Interdisciplinary
- Graphic Design Fundamentals
- Sound Design: Acoustics Theory
- University Electives 1
- Skill Enhancement 2
- Value Added 2
- Ability Enhancement 2
- 3D Shading, Lighting & Rendering
- Rigging & Animation I / Compositing Intro
- Major (Discipline Specific)
- University Electives 3
- Skill Enhancement 3
- Value Added 3
- Advanced Modelling & Sculpting I / Rotoscopy
- Major (Discipline Specific)
- Minor 3 / Interdisciplinary
- Ability Enhancement 3
- Skill Enhancement 4
- Value Added 4
- Advanced Rigging & Animation II
- Major (Discipline Specific)
- Minor 4 / Interdisciplinary
- Skill Enhancement 5
- Lighting, Rendering & Simulations
- Major (Discipline Specific)
- Career & Showreel Planning
- Skill Enhancement 6
- Advanced FX & Immersive Animation
- Showreel Development
- On-the-Job Training / Research
- Full-Time Industry Internship
- Portfolio Finalisation
Career outcomes.
Apply now →3D Animator
VFX Artist
Compositor
Motion Graphic Designer
3D Generalist
Character Designer
Game Asset Artist
Studios
& facilities.
Painting Studio
Concept art, storyboarding, life drawing.
Editing Suite
Professional audio & video post-production.
3D Printing Lab
Physical prototypes and model output.
Computer Labs (x2)
Maya, ZBrush, Houdini, Nuke, Unreal Engine.
Design Aptitude Test
An online entrance test assessing visual sensitivity, creative thinking, and logical reasoning. No prior design experience required.
Portfolio Review
Submit work reflecting your creative curiosity - sketchbooks, photographs, mood boards, and DIY projects all qualify.
Frequently
asked.
Yes. India’s animation and VFX industry is one of the fastest-growing in Asia. The OTT boom (Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar) has expanded demand, with studios in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, and Bengaluru servicing global productions.
The curriculum covers Autodesk Maya, ZBrush, Houdini (simulations), Nuke (compositing), Adobe After Effects (motion graphics), and Unreal Engine (real-time / virtual production).
3D Animation focuses on creating movement and performance for characters and objects. VFX focuses on integrating digital elements into live-action footage. Most productions require both – PID’s programme covers the full pipeline.
Ready to design your future?
Apply for PU-DAT 2026.
Applications for the 2026 cohort are open. Sit the PU-DAT, share your portfolio, and step into India's most exciting creative classroom.