Which course options is better for an art director: BSc Animation or BA Animation? Which is the best Indian university for the same?

Answered by

Sanjay Khimesara | Contributor-Level 10

2014-06-07 19:48:13

Hello Krishna
BA, BSc are just names of degree programs, but contents could be similar. Even some universities offer B.Des and some offer B.F.A. in creative segment. But for an employer, qualifications are always secondary to the individual skills and proficiency.
Animation calls for a wide bouquet of skills from traditional art skills to articulation skills, storytelling to aesthetic appreciation, and creativity to technical prowess. Animation and Digital Media Careers are practical oriented and will need strong mentoring.
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Good Luck!
Sanjay Khimesara

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Answered by

Vineet Raj Kapoor | Guide-Level 12

2014-06-06 12:09:39

Well BA or BSc are just names, there is nothing different between these 2 curriculum in india. Also, other Animation Courses like Diploma are also equally acceptable with employers. If you're creative, you can always consider going for Design and Animation. A good mentor and wise selection of courses with a good school, followed by diligent learning, would get you a head start in your career. However, you must check your suitability for this field. Animation is an art form and a very demanding career. It has ample opportunities for the creatively talented people. Opportunities lie in UI Design, Graphic Design, Storyboarding, Animation

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Well BA or BSc are just names, there is nothing different between these 2 curriculum in india. Also, other Animation Courses like Diploma are also equally acceptable with employers. If you're creative, you can always consider going for Design and Animation. A good mentor and wise selection of courses with a good school, followed by diligent learning, would get you a head start in your career. However, you must check your suitability for this field. Animation is an art form and a very demanding career. It has ample opportunities for the creatively talented people. Opportunities lie in UI Design, Graphic Design, Storyboarding, Animation Design, Game Design, 3D Modelling, Texturing and Lighting, Dynamics and VFX and of course animation (2D and 3D). However, choosing between these must be done after seeing your performance in each of these. So going for a generic course covering all or most of these would be the best way to get started in these careers. Typically you should have good sketching skills to be able to make a sound career in this (if you work hard you can improve your drawing skills tremendously). Nothing but your innermost talent and passion should lead you to the course and the institute you choose. Go speak to people over there and see if you like their philosophy and they change your perspective.Try their website for more details. Also remember that Animation requires good mentoring. Typically go for a school which offers all the information including faculty on their website. Here is an article by Arena Chandigarh Centre Head on Shiksha website about how to select the right college https://www.shiksha.com/questions-to-ask-before-you-pick-an-animation-college-article-4699-1. And here is a complete snapshot of Gaming Industry by me on Shiksha website https://www.shiksha.com/from-gaming-to-game-designing-article-5827-1. Wish you the best for your career. Remember, your Career is a resultant of your knowledge combined with your passion and expression ability. If you like this answer you may select it as best answer or press like.

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National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
IIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology

Well BA or BSc are just names, there is nothing different between these 2 curriculum in india. Also, other Animation Courses like Diploma are also equally acceptable with employers. If you're creative, you can always consider going for Design and Animation. A good mentor and wise selection of courses with a good school, followed by diligent learning, would get you a head start in your career. However, you must check your suitability for this field. Animation is an art form and a very demanding career. It has ample opportunities for the creatively talented people. Opportunities lie in UI Design, Graphic Design, Storyboarding, Animation Design, Game Design, 3D Modelling, Texturing and Lighting, Dynamics and VFX and of course animation (2D and 3D). However, choosing between these must be done after seeing your performance in each of these. So going for a generic course covering all or most of these would be the best way to get started in these careers. Typically you should have good sketching skills to be able to make a sound career in this (if you work hard you can improve your drawing skills tremendously). Nothing but your innermost talent and passion should lead you to the course and the institute you choose. Go speak to people over there and see if you like their philosophy and they change your perspective.Try their website for more details. Also remember that Animation requires good mentoring. Typically go for a school which offers all the information including faculty on their website. Here is an article by Arena Chandigarh Centre Head on Shiksha website about how to select the right college <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/questions-to-ask-before-you-pick-an-animation-college-article-4699-1" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>https://www.shiksha.com/questions-to-ask-before-you-pick-an-animation-college-article-4699-1</a>. And here is a complete snapshot of Gaming Industry by me on Shiksha website <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/from-gaming-to-game-designing-article-5827-1" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>https://www.shiksha.com/from-gaming-to-game-designing-article-5827-1</a>. Wish you the best for your career. Remember, your Career is a resultant of your knowledge combined with your passion and expression ability. If you like this answer you may select it as best answer or press like.

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Answered by

Aarti Singh | Guide-Level 14

2014-06-05 14:11:55

Krishna I think to become an art director better would be if you go B.Sc film and TV production. It is a course that is going to teach you the intricacies of film making. Not only this you would be taught every aspect of the field and would also be provided with field experience in the form of projects etc.
Check the following links for more details
http://www.mjrpuniversity.com/mjrp/public/viewMjrpCourses.aspx?FacultyId=20&FacultyDesc=Film Technology
http://www.rlinstitutes.com/rliams/television/
http://www.lpu.in/program/BSc-Film-Production.php
Good luck.