The Magic Wand of Animation – a Career Opportunity

A booming industry, there is immense scope for career opportunities in the field of animation. The following blog post takes a look at the same.

How many of us are actually in awe when we see Tintin along with Snowy trudging through the hilly terrains of Tibet in search of his dear friend Chang; or for that matter the idiosyncrasies of Captain Jack Sparrow who has to be rescued from the clutches of Davy Jones’ Locker – we are definitely enthralled by the fantasy world. Blockbuster movies like Chronicles of Narnia, Pirates of the Caribbean, Ice Age and others are striking examples of the miracles that animation can create. 

Despite an economic downturn and a late entry into the Indian market, animation industry has grown to a large extent where students with a degree in animation can actually carve out a niche for themselves in the industry. Moving on to a path of expansion, the animation industry is expected to continue with the boom in the near future. Gradually with 2D and 3D films being made in India, the scope for animation and animators has increased to a large extent. 

The best way to foray into the industry is to opt for a degree or a diploma in animation. However, a graduate degree is not much prevalent in India. Therefore, students can pursue a diploma in animation. There are several animation colleges in India that offer courses in the field. One can pursue a course in animation right after completing 10+2.

If a student has a Bachelor in Fine Arts (BFA), it is of added advantage in the field of animation. Fine arts give a good push to the field of animation.

One of the fastest growing industries in India, the sector requires at least 30,000 skilled animators. Some institutes where students can opt for a diploma are

•  Arena Animation - centres in New Delhi, Pune, Chandigarh, Nagpur and others.
•  Picasso Animation, New Delhi
•  Gecko Animation, New Delhi
•  Animation Boom
•  TGC Animation and Multimedia

A booming industry, there is good scope for employment opportunities in the field of animation.