BSc Media Graphics Animation
Study media, graphics and animation after 12th at ISMT Business School in Borivali West, Mumbai. This is a three year, six semester full time degree.
You start with drawing, colour and design, then move to web, video and audio. The final year covers 3D animation in Maya and 3DS Max, a CG film and a project.
Full time degree
Regular classroom batch
Maya and 3DS Max in year 3
Any stream
Why study media graphics and animation
This degree suits you if you like drawing, design and moving images. The syllabus is built around the software used in design and animation studios, including Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDraw, Premiere, Maya and 3DS Max.
Over three years you will:
- Learn drawing, sketching, colour theory and typography
- Design in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and CorelDraw
- Build web pages with HTML, Dreamweaver and scripting
- Plan, shoot and edit video, audio and effects
- Model and animate in Maya and 3DS Max
- Make a CG film and complete a project in the final year
Want a closer look at this field? Read our guide on building a career in media graphics and animation, or the animation and visual effects degree guide.
Course at a glance
This is a regular full time degree. Classes run on campus in Borivali West, Mumbai, and the syllabus is organised year wise around design, video and 3D animation software.
Course structure
- Duration: 3 years
- 6 semesters
- Mode: full time, regular batch
- Seats: 60
- Focus: design, video and 3D animation
- Campus: Borivali West, Mumbai
Who can join
- 12th pass in any stream
- Interest in drawing, design and visual storytelling
- Comfortable working on a computer
- Apply through the admission form
- We confirm your eligibility and documents
Eligibility
The entry requirement is 12th pass in any stream. Science, Commerce and Arts students can apply.
The first year starts with Introduction to Computers and Internet, Drawing and Sketching, Color Theory and Typography, before you move to Photoshop and Illustrator.
Call or visit us to confirm the marks and documents needed for admission.
What you will learn
The syllabus is listed year wise below. Year one builds design basics and print tools. Year two covers web, video and audio. Year three covers 3D animation, a CG film and a project.
| First Year | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Computers & Internet | Technical and Creative Writing |
| Drawing and Sketching | Introduction to Multimedia and its Application |
| Color Theory | Developing Presentations |
| Typography | Design Principles |
| Computer Graphics Part-I: Adobe Photoshop | Print Media Part-I: Corel Draw |
| Computer Graphics Part-II: Adobe Illustrator | Print Media Part-II: Quark Express |
| Second Year | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Web Development | Video-Production Basics |
| HTML | Story Boarding |
| Computer Animation: Introduction to Flash | Visual Communication |
| Content Digitization | Audio Editing: Sound Forge |
| Content Authoring on Web using Macromedia Dreamweaver | Video-Editing: Adobe Premiere |
| Developing Dynamic Web pages using Java and VB Scripts | Advanced Video Effects |
| + Certificate Program in Digital Media – Level 2 | |
| Third Year | |
|---|---|
| Animation Principles | Advanced 3DS Max |
| Introduction to Maya | Character Animations |
| Character Set up & Animation in Maya | CG Film Making |
| Advanced Maya | Project Work |
| Introduction to 3DS Max | Environment Science |
| + Certificate Program in Digital Media – Level 3 | |
The syllabus can be revised, so we confirm the final subject list at admission.
Software you will use
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, CorelDraw and Quark Express in the first year. HTML, Dreamweaver, Flash, Sound Forge and Adobe Premiere in the second year.
Maya and 3DS Max in the third year.
Where this degree can take you
This degree prepares you for entry level roles in design, video and animation. Typical roles include:
- Graphic designer
- Web designer
- Video and audio editor
- 2D and 3D animator
- Visual effects assistant
- Postgraduate study after the degree
The role you get depends on your skills, your portfolio, your project and how you do in interviews. We provide placement assistance after you complete the course. We do not promise a job.
For more on this field, read our guide on building a career in media graphics and animation.
What you get along with the degree
- Certificate Program in Digital Media, Level 2 and Level 3
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- Advanced Excel certification
- Two study tours or industry visits
- One value added course
- Study material for all subjects
- Guest lectures by industry experts and life skills training
- Digital library access
- Optional international study tour to Singapore or Malaysia
Education loan
Want to spread the cost of the three years? You can apply for a loan without collateral security, and a 0% interest option is available. The education loan page lists the steps.
How to apply
Share your details online. It takes a few minutes.
We check your eligibility and documents and answer your questions.
Complete the formalities to secure your seat.
Questions students ask
It is a three year full time degree at ISMT Business School, Borivali West, Mumbai. You study design, web, video, audio and 3D animation, and finish with a CG film and a project.
Students who have passed 12th in any stream (Science, Commerce or Arts). Call or visit us to confirm the marks and documents needed.
The first year starts with Introduction to Computers and Internet, Drawing and Sketching, Color Theory and Typography. Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDraw and Quark Express follow in the same year.
Three years and six semesters, in a regular full time classroom batch on our Borivali West campus.
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, CorelDraw and Quark Express in year one. HTML, Dreamweaver, Flash, Sound Forge and Adobe Premiere in year two. Maya and 3DS Max in year three.
Yes. Year three has Animation Principles, Introduction to Maya, Character Set up and Animation in Maya, Advanced Maya, Introduction to 3DS Max, Advanced 3DS Max and Character Animations.
Yes. Year two has Video-Production Basics, Story Boarding, Visual Communication, Audio Editing in Sound Forge, Video-Editing in Adobe Premiere and Advanced Video Effects.
Yes. Year two has Introduction to Web Development, HTML, Content Authoring on Web using Macromedia Dreamweaver, and Developing Dynamic Web pages using Java and VB Scripts.
Yes. Year three has CG Film Making and Project Work.
Yes. The syllabus lists a Certificate Program in Digital Media, Level 2 in year two and Level 3 in year three.
A Six Sigma Green Belt certification, an Advanced Excel certification, two study tours or industry visits, study material, life skills training, guest lectures and digital library access. You also pick one value added course. The Singapore or Malaysia study tour is optional.
We cannot promise a job. We provide placement assistance after the course and help you get interview ready. The result depends on your skills, your portfolio and your interviews.
Yes. You can apply without collateral security, and a 0% interest option is available. See the Education Loan page. Call or visit for the current fee structure.
Fill in the admission form. You can also call or WhatsApp us on +91 99305 26101 and we will guide you.
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