In India, Animation and VFX Industry is right on the growth track. With the Regional Animation demand on rise, introduction of new kids’ channels, many Indian studios working on high quality outsourcing projects, the animation industry continues to grow. It is expected to grow at 10.2 % in FY 18-23 as KPMG in India Analysis,2018 suggests.
Not only Animation, but Indian VFX players are also moving up the value chain. Many of the leading VFX houses are contributing to major block busters in foreign markets and the demand of VFX both in domestic films and TV shows has also increased remarkably.

As the Animation and VFX industry is growing, so does the demand for highly skilled professionals in the field. Recognizing the need to bridge the Skill gaps, there have been steps taken in the right direction. One of such initiatives is setting up of Skill Development Centres – DDU Kaushal Kendra setup by MHRD, Govt of India

Highlights

• Industry Partner: Sector Skill Council – MESC Govt. of India
• 10+2 Candidates of any stream eligible
• No prior expertise required
• Dedicated Animation Lab
• E-content / Notes provided
• Taught by experts from the industry
• Age/Study Gap – No bar
• Demonstrations and Workshops equipped training
• On Job Training / Internships
• Emphasis on Hands-on Lab Session

Animation at KMV

Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar – The Heritage Institution has legacy of 135 years of empowering women through value-based education. Recognising the need of the hour, the institution is also running Skill development course under the aegis of DDU Kaushal Kendra, the first Kaushal Kendra in the region and under GNDU Amritsar, started in the year 2015.

In the year 2018, after 3 years of running Animation course successfully, we are granted by Master in Vocation program – M.Voc (Animation & VFX) by University Grants Commission.

The college runs the following two courses two courses in Animation one Bachelors and another of Masters level as follows:

1. B.Voc.(Animation)
2. M.Voc.(Animation & VFX)

B.Voc.(Animation) is a three-year vocational degree program where the curriculum is aligned with the job roles identified by the Media and Entertainment Skills Council (MESC).