Animation

Well, the answer to this question can be subjective. For some people, sketching can be easier as they have experience and expertise in it; meanwhile, some people can find Animation easier. Sketching is done in various types, like doodling, photorealism, charcoal drawing, etc. 

Yes, many Animation apps are available to be used on smartphones, like FlipaClip, Animation Desk, PicsArt Animator, Adobe Spark, Stop Motion Studio, Rough Animator, etc. Apart from these, you can also explore GIFMob, StickDraw, Visme, etc.

Yes, many software like Blender (for both 2D and 3D), OpenToonz, Pencil2D, Synfig Studio, and Krita are quite popular choices for 2D animation among beginners. Apart from these, Powtoon, TupiTube, Plastic Animation Paper (PAP), etc., can also be explored.

It's very simple! You just need to find your desired program, check which college offers that course, and register on their official website. With the registration, you'll get login credentials that can be used later. Fill out the details, and you'll get the study materials. Refer to this for Free Animation Courses Online options.

Animation courses are offered at various levels and types, and are offered by different types of colleges, like regular and online. So, the Animation course fees of these programs differ. The basic course fee starts from INR 1,000 and goes up to INR 28 Lakh.

Indeed, there is a Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) in Animation and VFX course offered at ZICA (Zee Institute of Creative Art) Pune and this is a 3 year course affiliated to a famous University in Pune. Although their Degree program can also be said to have shorter (Certificate level) courses known as their Professional Programs, the accreditation aspect is on a university level. This will imply that students will have a degree in a university which affiliated to the institution when taking up their B.Voc. in Animation & VFX thus adding more academic value to their specialized education.

Graphic Design courses can act as a gateway to an exciting career journey, full of exploration, creativity, and artistic spirit. You can expect decent salary packages while working at design studios, media houses, advertising agencies, e-learning platforms, and digital marketing companies. Some of the top career options for aspiring graphic designers are given here:

• Graphic Designer
• Web Designer
• 3-D Illustrator
• Layout Designer
• Product Designer
• Motion Graphic Designer
• UI/UX Designer
• Multimedia Animator

The Graphic Design courses fees differ based on the course level and the college offering the course. The average tuition fee for Graphic Design is around INR 3 Lacs to INR 20 lakh, which may vary on the basis of the college, its location, NIRF ranking, course level, infrastructure, and placement records.

Other than the tuition fee, you also need to pay extra charges for hostel accommodation, college application, semester exam fees, lab fees, caution money, student welfare funds, and other miscellaneous charges. You can go to the official college websites to fetch precise information regarding the Graphic Design fees structure.