Somebody who is interested in learning animation would need to know detailed information regarding the subject. Because, today, it’s not just a course, it’s a form of modern art. To produce a great piece of animation, there are so many aspects that have to congregate; from planning, to illustration skills to creating realistic movement to utilizing software—animation is a matter of deep learning. 

Luckily, there are a lot of tips and tricks that can help speed up your animation capabilities. Leading institutions with qualified faculties are here to make your passion a successful profession. Here we have come up with the latest information for all your queries regarding animation courses in your city. 

What is Animation? 

In simple way, animation is a digital art of giving life to still images, objects, illustrations, 2D/ 3D generated characters .that can be used in any media sector. Every animator is an artist; instead of paint brushes and canvas – they use the keyboard and mouse to make characters we see on screen in a visual story. They take the script carrying the director’s dream and bring characters to life to make it a reality. 

There are two types of animation characters i.e. 2D and 3D. Both these types have different skill sets and use different softwares for creating their characters.

How to Select the Best Animation Institute in Kolkata?

Every year, bunch of students, unemployed youths, passionate artists go searching for the best animation institutes around them. But most of them often get confused by the diversity of options open in front of them. It is quite natural to be nervous about your career. But, relax! Great things take time.

These guidelines will help you to choose the best institute where you can enrol yourself. 

• Past record: There are various types of courses available in the leading institutes. Top institutes are offering Certificate programs as well as Degree courses in Visual arts, Graphic Designing and Animation studies. However their past record must be checked – please talk to students of the institute you are planning to study to get a first hand feedback of the institute and its infrastructure and quality of teaching.
• Placement : Candidates mostly go for institutes that offer 100% placement facility. This assures their career as well as the reputation of the institute intact. 
• Faculty: Faculty members and methods of instruction make a significant impact to the learning of a student.
• Curriculum and equipment: The curriculum should be given top most priority while required equipment and softwares to be discussed thoroughly. Animation is such a vast field that requires a lot of practice, efficiency and patience along with right equipment and softwares. 

Kolkata, the city of Joy has multiple animation institutions with top class facilities. 

• Arena Animation Chowringhee and Arena Shyambazar are two of leading animation institutions in Kolkata with Adobe Certified Associate. 
• Aptech Ltd which is the parent company of Arena Animation – is the best platform for students who are interested in such courses. They also provide placement to students in top companies in Kolkata as well as other parts of India. They have a centralized Placement cell in Mumbai which looks after the placement of the students.

• St. Xavier’s College has a Diploma program in Animation. 
• Lady Brabourne College also has the same course with lesser fee. 
• NSHM Knowledge Campus, George College, Brainware University has Bachelors’ Degree program in Animation Studies. 

‘Animation Mentor’is an online course programme that offers a 6-course animation training series for people who want to begin their career in animation industry and want to learn how to become pro in this field.