Courses
Arena offers industry-approved, career-oriented courses preparing you for jobs in animation, multimedia,
gaming, web designing - and more!
- AAASP
- DAE
- AAIP
- AMSP
- GWD
- B.Sc.
Arena Animation Academy Specialist Program (AAASP)*
Duration
31 months, 5 semesters, 3D animation course.
Classes
Classes are typically held 3 times a week for about 90 minutes per session.
Eligibility
Those who have completed Class 12 are eligible to apply.
Course highlights
- Complete 3D Animation career program.
- Study upgraded versions of software like Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, Photoshop, Sound Forge, Adobe Premier, Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver, 3D Max & Maya.
- Laddered learning – learn animation in increasing order of complexity.
- Industry visits & workshops.
- Make a portfolio every semester based on what was learnt that semester. This portfolio is a requirement for successful completion of AAASP & comes in handy during placements.
- E-Projects.
- Specialization in area of interest.
- Create Portfolio Demo Reel in the area of interest.
- AAASP includes value additions in the form of communication & personality development sessions.
DAE - Animation Film Making
Duration
23 months, 5 semesters. Intensive 2D & 3D animation film making course.
Classes
Classes are typically held 5 days a week for about 4 hours each day.
Eligibility
Those who have completed Class 12 are eligible to apply.
Course highlights
Learn:
- Digital sketching with Sketchbook Pro/ Adobe Photoshop
- Principles of animation & their application
- Stop motion animation
- Photographic techniques
- Concept art & inspirational sketches
- Acting & voicing for animation
- Visual scripting with film language
- 3D character animation
Arena Animation International Program (AAIP)*
Duration
33 months, 4 semesters, 2D & advanced 3D animation course with a focus on portfolio development.
Classes
Classes are typically held 3 times a week for about 90 minutes per session.
Eligibility
Those who have completed Class 12 are eligible to apply.
Course highlights
- Complete Animation career program.
- Study upgraded versions of software like Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Photoshop, Indesign, Sound Forge, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Flash, Action Script, 3D Max, V-Ray, Adobe After Effects, Maya & Z Brush.
- E-Projects at regular intervals.
- Includes concept-based modules like Design & Visualization Fundamentals, Graphics & Illustration Fundamentals, Concepts of advertising, Anatomy Study, Concepts of 2D Animation, Claymation, 3D Basics, and more.
- Learn practical application of tools & software.
- Industry visits & workshops.
- Laddered learning - learn animation in increasing order of complexity.
- Specialization in area of interest.
- Create Portfolio Demo Reel in the area of interest.
Arena Multimedia Specialist Programme (AMSP)
Arena’s AMSP is a 32-month career course spread over five semesters. Only those who have completed
class 12 are eligible to apply.
AMSP is a versatile course covering the basics of multimedia and animation, as also web designing and gaming. Evolved concepts like art direction, scripting, art of animation as well as a good amount of real project experience are also included. In AMSP, there is a good balance between creative courses and teaching the latest software. This creates a harmony between technology and creativity.
Such training helps students plan, develop and implement multimedia projects on their own. The course enables students to gain hands-on practice of animation, graphics, games and web designing, as well as digital portfolio development.
Graphics & Web Design
Arena’s Graphics & Web Design (GWD) is a 1-year program with 2 semesters - Graphics design & Web design.
The course helps students create a ‘Design Portfolio’ & a ‘Web Portfolio’ of their work.
Why Graphics & Web Design?
The world around us is full of ‘rich’, multimedia content. Brands, advertising & design elements surround us everywhere. Whether it is an ad on TV or in the newspaper, a website on the Internet or the logo of a TV channel, all these are elements of multimedia created by a graphics and/ or web designer.
Every company - large & small - needs design specialists who have a good feel for the market. While graphic designers create logos, brand identity, presentations, animation & other rich multimedia content, web designers use design principles to create great, user-friendly websites.
Who is the course for?
- Completed 10+2/ class 12.
- Admissions are open for those with an interest in design, either as a career or as an essential skill for their own personal & professional growth.
- Arena’s Graphics & Web Design course is a stepping stone for advanced courses like those in animation & multimedia.
What does GWD cover?
The course covers graphics, illustrations, composition & layout for print design, web design, web graphics & animation.
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, HTML, Dreamweaver, Flash & JavaScript are among the software/ tools taught in this course.
Class schedule & course duration
Arena’s Graphics & Web Design is a 12-month course with the first 6 months devoted to Graphics Design & the last 6 months to Web Design.
Classes are held 2 hours a day for 3 days a week.
B.Sc. Degree in Multimedia & Animation
Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University launches 3-year B.Sc. Degree in Multimedia & Animation, in association with Arena Animation.
B.Sc. Multimedia & Animation is a 3-year Bachelor's Degree program that leads to careers in multimedia & animation.
Program highlights
The objective of the program is to produce full-fledged animation professionals with the skills & confidence to build a rewarding career in the field.
The program will train students in the latest industry-relevant modules using technical education tools.
The program is ideal for
Those who wish to make an international career in multimedia & animation and to work with blue-chip animation studios & entertainment companies as:
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Curriculum
B.Sc Multimedia & Animation carries intensive course curriculum & focuses on collaborative, experiential learning designed to give every student a unique competitive edge in the animation industry. Papers include:
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Essential job skills such as languages, soft skills, communication skills & personality development are also taught.
Duration
3 years.
B.Sc in Multimedia & Animation is an ‘On-site course’ taught at select Arena centres across India.
Eligibility
Those who have completed HSC/ 10+2, DOEAC Level 3 or above, or completed any degree are eligible to apply.
Candidates awaiting their 10+2, Diploma or Degree results may also apply.
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Choice-Based Cred
it System
Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University has responded to the demands of a challenging, competitive job market by introducing the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) - a system used in many of the world’s most acclaimed universities.
Under the CBCS, students from one department can choose courses from other departments as well. Students can opt for different Core, Allied & optional subjects in each semester & thus, they specialize in the discipline of their choice. For instance, a student may choose to specialize in Modeling & Texturing, Lighting & Rendering, Rigging & Animation, or Compositing & VFX.
The B.Sc Multimedia & Animation course will carry 42 credits in the First Year. 12 credits will be earned for Language courses, 4 credits for Environmental and Value-Added Education, and 26 credits will be earned for Core & Allied Subjects. Thus, students get thorough exposure to their Core subjects while also developing job-oriented soft skills at the same time.
In the 2nd year, 20 credits will be earned for the Core courses & 27 credits will be earned for the Supportive courses.
In the 3rd year, 45 credits will be earned for the Core courses & 5 credits from the Projects.
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