Animation

Animators use powerful animation software and computers to create 2-D and 3-D animation for websites, film, video, gaming, and mobile media. Drawing and sculpting are basic requirements that create the foundation of this career but that is not all. You'll need to have great passion for the filed that can be developed by:
Creativity and imagination.
Drawing and modelling skills.
Communication and presentation skills.
IT skills (Use of software)
While certificate programs and Diploma programs in animation are available, most employers require that animators have at least a Bachelor's degree. With the growing demand of the animators, Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for professional animators.
The one thing that is of prime importance and goes a long way is the level of application of all the knowledge that one has learnt. It is the uniqueness that will enable you to grow further in the industry.
Most entry levels jobs are available that offer salaries of about Rs. 20k to Rs. 35k and this can grow quickly depending on your experience and achievements.

Someone who is passionate about animation, gaining paid work in the field can be something of a dream come true. The only downside is getting your foot through the door in the first place, especially given that the industry much like any creative profession is saturated with competition.
The average pay for an Animator is Rs. 3, 53,173 per year. Experience strongly influences salary for this job. Most people with this job move on to other positions after 10 years in this field.
Stop motion animation is a very laborious discipline which takes an incredible amount of skill, attention to detail and, above all, patience. What sets stop motion animators aside from traditional 2D or 3D animators is that they must also set up physical rigs, usually to specification, in which to work with the models and camera equipment before using specialist software to bring it all to life in the editing suite.

Yes, it is compulsory to be good at computers to pursue a career in animation. Most employers require prospective animators to have a Bachelor's degree in animation or related field, as well as a professional portfolio, although some animators hold only a certificate or an associate's degree. Students typically take courses in drawing, 3D programming, computer graphics, video effects and graphic design. Through their coursework, students may begin to build a professional portfolio of their work. They may also take specialized courses, such as design studios, to help them improve their skills in animation. Some of these courses may also cover portfolio presentation and self-marketing to help students find jobs after they graduate.
Upon graduation, students may look for employment with motion picture and video production companies, as well as advertising and public relations firms. Animators may also find work with software publishers and computer system design firms. With additional training, these professionals may also become:
Sketch artists
Graphic designers
Painters
Cartoonists
Illustrators
Computer game developers
Computer game programmers
Visual artists
Web designers
Multimedia designers

A Bachelor's degree is often required to be considered for employment. According to O*Net Online, 62% of multimedia artists and animators had Bachelor's degrees, and 19% had associate's degrees in 2012. Those without formal education need proven experience and competency in the field. For those pursuing a career in motion graphics, a portfolio or reel that showcases their work is usually necessary.
Motion graphics artists use a host of computer programs and technologies. Aspiring professionals might take relevant coursework, including:
Computer-aided design
Interactive media
Graphics and photo editing
Video creation
Web design
Professional certificate programs in multimedia arts are available online. Such programs might provide a springboard for students who are just beginning to explore the field. Advanced online certificate programs might be geared towards portfolio development, or provide continuing education in current software.
A Motion Graphic Artist earns an average salary of $56,580 per year. Pay for this job rises steadily for more experienced workers, but goes down noticeably for the few employees with more than 20 years' experience. The skills that increase pay for this job the most are Video Editing and Cinema 4D. Most people move on to other jobs if they have more than 20 years' experience in this field.

Relevant degree and HND subjects include those related to art and design. The following subjects in particular are most likely to provide relevant skills and knowledge:
Architecture
Creative, performing or technical arts
Drama or theatre studies
Fine art or visual art
Graphic design or illustration
Interior design
Landscape architecture and design
Theatre or performance design
3D design.
A design qualification is good preparation for work in production design as it will allow you to build up a portfolio, which you can use to demonstrate your imagination, technical ability and strong sense of spatial understanding.
Production Designers in the United States can expect to earn an average of $47K annually. Geographic location is the biggest factor affecting pay for this group, followed by tenure. While some workers in this profession around one in five do not have any health coverage, a strong majority do receive medical benefits and a majority have dental insurance.

Hi,
I would recommend you to go for ICAT. It offer diverse courses in the Design and Digital Media field that are designed to impart every important skill for students to reach great heights in the field of study.
ICAT is the First Digital Media College in India which has obtained ISO 9001:2008 Certification. At ICAT, the prime objective is to provide excellent and comprehensive education in "Digital Media".
In the year 2003, the growing business opportunities in India in Animation, Visual FX and Gaming had created a need for high quality professionals having skills to handle International projects with ease. Organizations like NASSCOM were advocating the need for Full Time Specialized training to fulfill this requirement.
ICAT Image College of Arts, Animation & Technology was then established in 2004 with a goal to provide holistic, advanced and specialized education in various Digital Design and Media disciplines. It began by offering full time Post Graduate Diplomas in 3D Animation, Visual FX and Game Development. The shortage of specialized Game Designers paved the way for the launch of Game Design curriculum in 2006.
The College aspires to provide high standard of education. ICAT offers Under Graduate & Post Graduate degree programs partnering with Bharathiar University. Also ICAT offers internationally recognized Under Graduate degrees, validated by the Birmingham City University, UK. The international validation enables overseas institutions such as ICAT to offer the Birmingham City University degrees at an equivalent standard to the degrees offered in Birmingham City University itself.
Bharathiar University programs are recognized by the Government of India and comes under the purview of UGC. The Birmingham City University programs do not come under the purview of UGC / AICTE.

Hi,
You can go-ahead with Pixelloid Studios. Pixelloid offers its high-end Visual effects services to Films, TV Commercials, Corporate Films and Visualizations and is also the premiere destination for people interested in studying the art of visual effects.
With over 60 creative individuals and state of the art machines to support their visions, Pixelloid is ready to take on any visual feast. For the past 10 years, we have seen tremendous growth in both size and reputation, as more than 100 Motion pictures, Commercials and other visualization industries have utilized Pixelloids unequalled artistry.
Pixelloid provides services for the following verticals: 3D Animation | Visual Effects | Design | Pre-Visualization | Architectural / Medical Visualisations | Corporate Presentations | Interactive E-learning
Some of Pixelloids prestigious projects include high profile regional feature films like S/o. Satyamurthy, Bale Bale Magadivoy, Atharintiki Daredhi, Gopala Gopala, Action 3D (First Telugu 3D film), Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, Julayi, Sri Rama Rajyam, The Businessman, Oosaravelli, Khaleja, Magadheera and commercials like Ford Mustang, McDonalds, Amrutanjan, Thumps-up and Fantac.
Pixelloid founders have won the prestigious Young Creative Entrepreneur award from British Council, UK.
But growth brought with it the urgent need for quality talent. We scouted for potential candidates but the talent pool was falling far short of our expectations and the numbers were just not enough to feed Pixelloids planned growth. We decided that if we couldn't find it, wed create it.
Pixelloid founders have won the prestigious Young Creative Entrepreneur award from British Council, UK

Roto scoping involves tracing a live action film movement on each frame to use in an animated film. Using this technique, the animations could be made realistic. Rotoscoping has often been used as a tool for visual effects in live-action movies. It is a more like animation and is one of the most time-consuming work.
Opportunities for roto artists exist in the field of production houses and creative studios on the projects that combine live action and computer graphics. This would include media and advertising agencies, studios, VFX studios, Film making studios, sound and video editing companies etc.
One can work as compositors, video editors, rotoscope artists, production managers, motion graphics artist, animators, and counting.
Salary prospects:
The initial salary would be around 10,000-15,000 INR per month and with sufficient work experience and knowledge one can get more than Rs. 30,000 per month.
The roto artists need to update themselves with the latest animation techniques and so they could have even better career opportunities.

Hi,
Although both the institute are not in top colleges (Animation) list, but Webel Animatrix Academy has far better reviews than CRAFT, So you can go for Webel Animatrix Academy.
Webel DQE Animation Academy:
DQ Entertainment international is a leading producer of Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) for global TV Series, Feature Films, DTH Videos including Online, Mobile and Next-gen Console game art and In-game animation.
India's animation sector has been on a high growth trajectory. Entertainment giants like Walt Disney, Nickelodeon and Sony are increasingly associating with Indian companies and eyeing the Indian market place.
Webel DQE Animation Academy (WDQE) provides training in world-class multi-dimensional animation and game programming. Students are taught to create animated characters right from the scratch. Training at WDQE adopts very interactive and entertaining methodologies, which are at par with global standards in the Animation and Gaming space.
Cutting-edge curriculum and teaching methodologies, derived from the learning of over a decade of executing international productions are in synch with the evolving global industry requirements. Combined with experience and expertise, WDQE imparts quality training in all aspects of animation to suit international standards and to bridge the gap between the demand and availability of skilled manpower.
WDQE has already provided the industry with more than 700 animation professionals in the last four years. They are all placed in the best animation companies like Crest Animation, DQ Entertainment, Prana Studio, Tata Elxsi, Prime Focus, Paprikaas, Famous Studio, Big Animation, Rhythm & Hues, Graphiti, Green Gold Animation, Tata Interactive Systems, Blowfish - and others.