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DIPLOMA IN ANIMATION

Build a strong foundation in animation through sketching, character design, 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, animation, and short film production.

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  • 24

    Months

  • 800

    Hours

  • 08

    Software

  • 15

    Subjects

  • 10

    Applicable Job Roles

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Course Overview

This Diploma Program, offered by TMV (Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth), equips students with the essential skills for a career in animation. Students learn sketching, character design, digital illustration, and industry-standard software such as CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3ds Max. The program covers 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, animation, dynamics, and visual effects, culminating in hands-on projects and a professional short animated film.

  • Fundamentals of Sketching and Designing
  • Graphic Design Tools and Techniques
  • Learn 3D Animation
  • Creating a 3D Short Film Project

  • Course Duration

    24 Months

  • Level

    Expert

  • Mode

    Full-Time, Campus

  • Assessment

    UGC-Recognised Degree

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Course Highlights

  • Fundamentals of Sketching

    Build strong drawing fundamentals.

  • Character Design

    Create appealing animated characters.

  • 3D Modeling

    Model professional-quality assets.

  • Animation Workflow

    Master the complete production pipeline.

  • Industry Software

    Learn industry-standard animation tools.

  • Short Film Project

    Create your own animated short film.

What You Will Learn

24+ industry-focused subjects and 10+ creative software tools, delivered through 2 years and 4 semesters of hands-on learning, studio projects, and portfolio development.

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Year 1 — Foundation

9 Subjects | 8 Software | 2 Semesters

Semester 1

5 Subjects

Subjects

  • Fundamentals of Sketching
  • Graphics - 1
  • Character Construction
  • 3D Modeling
  • Introduction to Digital Arts

Software

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • 3ds max
  • Corel Draw

Semester 2

4 Subjects

Subjects

  • Texturing
  • Lighting & Rendering
  • 3ds Max - 1Theory
  • Graphics - 2

Software

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • 3d Max (Fundamentals)

This program is aligned with MESC QPNOS: MES/Q0601, MES/Q0502, MES/Q1401, MES/Q2501, MES/Q2503, MES/Q0504, MES/Q0701

Career Opportunities

  • 3D Animator

    Bring digital characters to life through animation.

  • Character Designer

    Design stylized and realistic characters.

  • Storyboard Artist

    Plan scenes with visual storytelling.

  • 3D Modeler

    Create detailed 3D assets.

  • Video Editor

    Edit engaging animation videos.

  • Lighting Artist

    Create realistic scene lighting.

  • Environment Artist

    Build immersive digital worlds.

  • Texture Artist

    Develop realistic materials and textures.

  • Motion Graphics Artist

    Design creative motion graphics.

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