School of Design

B.Des. (Hons) Animation and Film Making

B.Des. (Hons) Animation and Film Making

Animation and filmmaking are powerful media that combine storytelling, creativity, and technology to create compelling visual experiences. The B.Des. (Hons) Animation and Filmmaking programme is designed to develop skilled professionals who can bring ideas to life through motion, narrative, and visual design.

The programme covers key areas, including animation, cinematography, storytelling, editing, and visual effects, as well as industry-relevant digital tools. Through hands-on, project-based learning, students create animated content and films across formats.

With a strong focus on visual storytelling, technical proficiency, and creative expression, the programme prepares students for careers in animation, film, and digital media.

Why Choose This Programme?

The B.Des. (Hons) Animation and Filmmaking programme equips students to create compelling visual narratives by blending storytelling with technical expertise. It focuses on animation, filmmaking, and visual effects, enabling learners to produce engaging content aligned with the evolving demands of the media and entertainment industry.

  • Integration of storytelling, animation, and filmmaking techniques
  • Hands-on, project-based learning approach
  • Exposure to industry-relevant tools and production workflows
  • Focus on visual effects and digital content creation
  • Preparation for careers in animation, film, and media industries

What You Will Learn

The curriculum blends classical artistic foundations with contemporary digital techniques, focusing on storytelling, visual design, and technical execution. Through hands-on projects, students learn to create compelling animated content and films while understanding the complete production pipeline.

Areas of Specialisation:

Fundamentals of drawing and storytelling

2D and 3D animation techniques

Character design and visual development

Scriptwriting and storyboarding

Cinematography and film language

Editing, sound design, and post-production

Visual effects (VFX) and compositing

Stop-motion and experimental animation

Production pipeline and project management

Subjects Covered

  • Animation Fundamentals

  • Drawing and Visual Storytelling

  • 2D and 3D Animation

  • Character Design and Development

  • Storyboarding and Scriptwriting

  • Cinematography and Film Studies

  • Video Editing and Post-Production

  • Sound Design

  • Visual Effects (VFX) and Compositing

  • Portfolio Development

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the B.Des. (Hons.) Animation and film-making programmes are equipped to build careers across animation, film, advertising, and digital media. With strong storytelling and technical skills, they create engaging visual content across formats and platforms.

Animator (2D / 3D / VFX)

Storyboard Artist / Character Designer

Filmmaker / Cinematographer

Visual Development Artist

Motion Graphics Designer

Editor / Post-Production Specialist

Creative Director / Independent Filmmaker