About B.Design (Hons.) Animation and Digital Media

Yes, you are eligible for B.Des (Hons.) Animation and Digital Media, irrespective of your discipline. All you need is a burning desire to tell stories!

Your portfolio should reflect your desire to tell stories, observe people and borrow from everyday life. Good sketching is an advantage although clear communication through simple drawings is equally valuable. It is advisable to keep your portfolio concise & crisp.

Basic sketching skills will surely help you in the Design Aptitude Test. It is a good idea to practice live sketching regularly as it helps you to present your ideas. Sketching, drawing, and illustrations will be a part of your modules at UID.

The Animation and Digital Media programme at UID offers a well-balanced, hands-on, and industry-focused curriculum of theory and practical courses, taught over 4 years in an Undergraduate programme. The details of semester-wise subjects/courses are shared on the website in the department section.
The B. Des. (Hons.) programme includes subjects covering a range of topics beginning with fundamentals of drawing, animation, and design. It covers the pre-production-post stages of a variety of analog and digital animation techniques including stop motion animation, experimental animation, graphic narratives, title and logo animation, 2D digital animation, 3D character design, entrepreneurship, and research methodology which prepare students for industry and academic careers. Students get the opportunity to study an international language as well as opt from a bouquet of interdisciplinary electives. Internship & Graduation projects help to gain real-world experiences.

Study trips are organized for students to sensitize them to the cultural influences that might affect the design of animation. The trips may include visits to craft and heritage places, industry visits, design studios, etc. for an immersive experience as per the requirement of the courses. They may vary from local visits to outstation travels for a couple of days. Faculty members also accompany the students on the study trips.

Our students have pursued their internships with multinationals like Tata Elxsi, Snej Hammer Games, Bucks Design, Anicipate, Greengold Animation and studios like Vaibhav Studio, Disney India, Studio Eeksaurus.

The students upon completion of their degree choose one of the following,

1. Have their start-up & be entrepreneurs. The Corporate Resource Centre at UID guides as required.
2. Go overseas for higher education. The International Relations Office at UID guides and supports the admission & visa process.
3. Get a job in the industry. The Corporate Resource Centre at UID works with the students from their Internship onwards for aspiration mapping & placement accordingly.

The evaluation for each course has the following parts-

1. Continuous Evaluation- It comprises marking regular assignments during the semester. There are points for attendance too.
2. Mid-Term Exam- Students are evaluated through written exams and an internal jury during the mid-semester.
3. End Term Exam- The final exam comprises of written paper for theory courses and an external jury for practical courses.

UID provides world-class facilities at its sprawling campus. The infrastructure includes a computer lab with high-end machines, a Wacom lab, a technologically advanced Felder Lab, a Makers Lab that includes 3D printers, an AR VR Lab, machines for metal works, a fully functional wood workshop, a leather lab, ceramic lab, audio-visual rooms, library, and an auditorium. All the classrooms are equipped with unique modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment that provide an extensive experience in art and design. The campus also houses a Centre for Craft Innovation where students can engage in a symbiotic learning model with craftsmen & artisans from across the country for product development & diversification.

Classes are scheduled from 9 am to 4 pm on weekdays. Labs are kept open after hours at the request of students if required, safety precautions like masks, aprons, and gloves are all mandatory for the student’s safety.