M.A (Visual Effects, Animation & Comis) with Specialization in 2D Animation Apply Now

We are accepting the applications for the next academic session starting from 1st Aug 2024 at AMITY UNIVERSITY Noida Campus.

In specialization modules, students develop professional skills in their chosen field of specialization through lectures, practical sessions and workshops conducted by in-house faculty, visiting faculty and industry professionals. Students showcase their conceptual and technical skills in their respective fields of specialization, by teaming up with students of other specialization and working as members of a creative team. As per NEP ,various electives are offered by the departments providing students an opportunity to experiment with areas of filmmaking other than their chosen Specializations. While each department is responsible for running the course of their own specialization, students also work together to impart an integrated and multidimensional learning experience. Our Courses undergo constant revision every semester to stay at the forefront of the emerging styles and techniques. This evolution has made ASFD a richer, more diverse and vibrant place to learn.

Course Description :

The entire visual aesthetic of animated movies is created by concept artists. Through a protracted, iterative process, they collaborate with the art director to comprehend the creative brief and produce the environments, characters, outfits, weapons, objects, buildings, interiors, and other visual aspects. The foundation of film production is the work of a concept artist. Visual development artists are another name for concept artists. Concept artists are used in a variety of fields besides animation, including graphic design, interior design, gaming, VFX, film production, comic books, and advertising. Some choose to pursue a career in freelance work, but the majority work full-time as artists in media and entertainment firms or design studios.

What is required?

  • Zeal for entertainment and making films.
  • Outstanding conventional painting and drawing abilities.
  • Proficiency with artistic mediums and methods, familiarity with software
  • A keen sense of anatomy, composition, light, tone, and perspective; an eye for aesthetics and design
  • The capacity to prioritize, multitask, function well under duress, and fulfil deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizing abilities.
  • Concentration, patience, and a keen eye for detail
  • A readiness to continue learning and improving one's abilities.
  • Professional background in filmmaking or allied disciplines

Career Opportunities

Show off your portfolio. It's a guaranteed method of impressing a possible employer. Make sure you have some amazing pieces that highlight your artistic abilities. An animation or game studio internship or job experience is a huge benefit since it provides businesses with exactly what they want: mastery of fundamental artistic principles and software skills. Concept artists are highly esteemed professionals in the Digital Media and Entertainment sector, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

A normal path for a career:

  • Junior Conceptual Artist
  • Senior Concept Artist
  • Lead Concept Artist,
  • Art Director,
  • Creative Director,

Pay Scale Range

Entry-Level (0-2 years of experience): ₹2,00,000 - ₹4,00,000 per annum
Mid-Level (2-5 years of experience): ₹4,00,000 - ₹8,00,000 per annum
Experienced (5-10 years of experience): ₹8,00,000 - ₹15,00,000 per annum
Senior Level (10+ years of experience): ₹15,00,000 and above per annum

Qualification:   Graduation in any Discipline. Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor's degree and awaiting results, can also apply .However, such candidates, if selected, are allowed to join the programme, only if they submit a passing certificate/ mark sheet issued from competent authority of their institution / university

No of Seats: 20 seats to be filled on an interview basis for Indian students.

Selection Criteria : Selection is done on the basis of an interview. Students who are based in Delhi & NCR will have to come personally for the interview in Noida Campus. For outstation candidates, the interview will be held in online mode via Zoom / Microsoft Team.

Course Fee: Students need to pay a fee per semester. The fee per semester of 6 months is (Rs. in Lacs) 0.72/- per semester

Class Timings: Classes take place five days a week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Results are declared within 10 days after the interview. Selected candidates have to submit the fee within 15 days from the date of declaration of the result.

Admission Process : In order to study at ASFD ,You need to apply online from the website link given below, and choose the option from the drop down menu - Film & Drama .

Click Here to Apply

The non-refundable application fee is Rs .1500/- which can be paid online by Debit Card/Credit Card / UPI / Net banking. 

How to Prepare for the Interview : The intention of the interview board is to see whether the student is really passionate about the field of study he/she has applied for. For example ,The interview board would like to see your interest in basic photography/painting. Who are your favourite cinematographer and what you like about his work.

Hostel Facilities: Amity offers comprehensive hostel facilities for boys and girls separately within the University Campus. Details are from the website link given below.

https://www.amity.edu/hostel.aspx

Equipment and Infrastructure. : Click here to read more about Equipment and Infrastructure.

Bank Loan Provision: Education Loans in India

Mt Banks in the country offer attractive education loans for students. For the benefit of prospective students at AMITY, we have tied up with premier nationalized banks Oriental Bank of Commerce and Allahabad Bank. Both banks give the following advantages to students applying to AMITY

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Placement Support :Amity has a very strong and dedicated placement and Industry Interaction cell at Domain and University level. Amity always provides ample opportunities and empowers students to decide their career path which is personally, professionally and financially rewarding. Amity has created Corporate Resource Centre (CRC)/ Industry Interaction Cell (IIC) and Amity Technical Placement Cell (ATPC) which generates opportunities through promoting the institution, getting the right companies for placement, creating processes to improve industry foot-fall and provide the necessary feedback for improvement of students.