Key Points That Everyone Needs to Ask Themselves Before Joining Any Animation Institute

by Ravi Bhadauria ADMEC Multimedia Institute

The first and foremost thing that most people get to see either on a smartphone screen or on a website are ANIMATIONS! It is a combination of art and technologies where moving images are created with the help of 2D and 3D to educate and entertain viewers. Be it selling a product or concept, explaining a situation or representing an idea, animation is a part of every business nowadays.

Practically there is not even a single industry which does not use animation in some form or the other. Animation films like Minions and VFX movies like Bahubali have made a place in everyone's hearts. That being the case, there is a huge demand for animators. Creative students are now looking for certificate and diploma animation courses in their cities. But in their minds, they are confused as to which animation course and animation institute is best for them. The reason behind this dilemma is the presence of huge number of animation colleges and private institutes mushrooming around the country offering various animation courses.

Before you take the final call and end up in any one of the animation courses in India, there are certain factors which needs to be considered. Make a list of as many pertinent questions as you can. It's really very important, as you are also investing a good amount of money in these courses and don't want to end up with some wrong decision! Below are some of the tips that would help you judge the correct option for yourself.

1. Verify Course Content: Many animation institutes offer short-term and long-term animation courses related to particular industry such as Editing, Post Production, Rotomation etc. It's always advisable to discuss in detail the course curriculum with the counselor and check whether your area of interest is also a part of the available courses.
2. Duration and Training Modes: Animation courses can be of any duration ranging from a month to 3 years. Try to determine how much time you can devote before you enroll for any course. Also try to find out whether the institute offers various training modes, so that course duration can be customized as per your availability.
3. Quality of Faculty : Take your time deciding if your mentors are well qualified and have sufficient industry relevant experience to provide you best training on real-time projects. The best way to find out about them is through other students and their reviews.
4. Learning Material: Most of the animation institutes offer their self-published learning material along with accessibility to free books from latest authors. It is advisable to check the quality of such learning material before you join the course.
5. State of Art Infrastructure: Another most important point to keep in mind an institute should have good infrastructure and work on latest software. It is always recommended to you should visit your shortlisted animation institutes and take a tour to get an idea about the quality of their infrastructure - computer labs, library, classrooms. Labs should be equipped with both MAC and Windows OS computer systems along with latest version of animation software.
6. Extra-curricular Activities and Industry Interaction: The best animation institutes in India will never ever make you sit in one place! Animation is a dynamic activity. Make sure that your selected institute organize extra-curricular activities like special workshops by veterans, quizzes, competitions etc. to motivate students and enhance their overall learnings.
7. Resume Development and Placement Assistance: It's always good to check in advance the kind of placements and help in portfolio and resume development an animation institute can offer you even if you don't require it. The job placement facilities can directly reflect on the quality of the education it imparts. Also, try to get in touch with former students or final year students and understand the institution's reputation in the animation industry. Try to find out whether the college alumni are well-placed in the industry.

Candidates completing job-oriented 2d and 3d animation courses successfully are in huge demand. Entertainment industry in India encompassing films and television are among the leading industries in the world for aspiring animators. Advertising is another area where animation is used extensively. Most of the attractive commercials are creation of brilliant animation techniques. Looking at the present trends and status, it is harmless to say that the future of animation looks promising.

If you are seriously considering a short-term or long-term course in Animation like animation master plus, animation standard, visual effects master, Autodesk Maya master, cinema 4D master, adobe after effects etc. towards your ambition of becoming a successful animator, please drop into ADMEC Multimedia Institute or get in touch through email: admission@admecindia.co.in or phone: +91 (0) 9811-818-122 or 9911-782-350 and discuss the prospects with our course adviser.

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