Animation

Chandigarh University offers a wide range of specialised electives in Animation to help students focus on their areas of interest. In the 2nd and 3rd semesters, students can choose from baskets like Game Design & CG Asset Development, VFX, and Graphic Art & 2D Production. These electives include courses such as CG and Game Production, 3D Asset Development, Game Engine & Level Design, VFX for Film, Match-Moving, Digital Compositing, Digital Animation, Traditional Animation, Graphic Design, and Branding & Campaigning. Along with these, there are core courses like Film Appreciation, Fundamentals of Computer Graphics, Animation Drawing, and Photography, which give a strong foundation. These electives allow students to develop skills in a specific domain, create a professional portfolio, and get ready for careers in animation studios, gaming companies, VFX projects, and multimedia agencies.

Many national and multinational companies recruit students for animation artist, 3D designer, editor positions, etc. Students from Chandigarh University have been placed in companies like Prime Focus World, Wiggle Media, Digitoonz, Speed Records, and Bonker's Art. Some have even gained exposure in foreign companies like Spring News Corporation, Bangkok. Besides these, Technicolor, Zee News, Publicis Groupe, and Wipro also recruit students from this field. An area that is vibrant with growth and opportunities needs creative minds. The career path is huge, and placements depend on how strong your portfolio could be. So yes, there are good chances in big companies, provided you have the skill and interest in animation.

Students at Chandigarh University's Animation department are introduced to a wide variety of creative and technical software. They learn Corel Draw for graphic designing, Adobe Premiere and After Effects for video editing and motion graphics, and Maya and 3ds Max for 3D animation and modeling. For special effects, programs like ZBrush and Houdini are included, giving students the ability to create realistic simulations like fire, water, and explosions. 

The university also emphasizes audio-visual tools, so students get exposure to Sound Forge for audio editing. The main goal is practical learning, so each software is applied in real projects, games, or simulations. By mastering these tools, students can confidently take on roles in animation studios, gaming companies, VFX projects, or advertising agencies, making them industry-ready right after graduation.

Yes, students do get such chances. University has tie-ups with many industry partners, so learners can explore real work while still studying. Some examples are Technicolor, Zee News, Airai Technologies, SmokeTech, Wipro, Publicis Groupe, DSV Global Transport and Logistics, Celoxis, Department of Environment Studies at Panjab University, Eteam Infoservices and more. These places give good exposure in both national and international setups. Doing an internship makes students confident and skilled. It allows them to understand office culture, teamwork and problem solving. Such practice is very useful when they step into jobs later. Internships during the course are a good way to grow beyond classroom learning.