Chandigarh

Ofcourse, why not, Chandigarh University supports talent and passion of each and every student. The university has a separate department for Animation which is a very creative department.  The department offers specialised elective subjects like 3D Asset Development, VFX, 2D & 3D Animation, Game Design, and Visual Effects, etc. The curriculum is designed to meet global industry standards, benchmarked against top institutions such as Vancouver Film School, Ringling College of Art and Design, and Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Games & Animation. The Department of Animation regularly hosts industry experts for interactive sessions and workshops.

There is 2D and 3D labs in Animation department at Chandigarh University and the environment is really great. The 2D Animation Lab is where students learn to represent stories through sketching and in-betweens. The lab is filled with computers, tablets, and software like Adobe Animate. Storyboarding areas and design references are also available. Students practice animating not only characters but also backgrounds and action scenes. The practical approach to making short films and commercials here is one of the more radical ones. In the 3D Animation Lab, the focus shifts toward building real worlds. The machines deployed here are loaded with all high-end GPUs and programs like Maya, Blender, and ZBrush.

Yes, Chandigarh University gives many chances for animation students to meet and learn from experts. The department keeps inviting people from the industry to share real knowledge. Recently, students had a session with Mr. BN Vichar, a 3D professional with many years of experience in production and gaming. There was also a workshop with Ms. Jayanti Mahapatra from FOLKS VFX, where students got ideas about industry work and skills. Events like CU International Film Festival (CUIFF 2024) also give a stage to showcase talent and meet professionals. Even at Tech Invent 2024, students displayed animation work in front of guests like the Governor of Haryana. These types of activities give students the right exposure outside classrooms.

If Visual Effects excites you, Chandigarh University is one of the best options. The Department of Animation and Multimedia is the largest in the region, with specialised facilities for visual effects training. You'll get hands-on experience in lighting, rendering, motion graphics, roto, compositing, and matchmoving, which are the real skills required in today's VFX studios. CU has an in-house Animation Studio where students can “earn while they learn” by working on live assignments. Apart from this, the faculty is drawn from national and international studios, so you learn directly from people who've worked on real projects. The university focuses on practical implementation, from sketching and pre-visualization to advanced VFX simulations. Students have even secured placements in Prime Focus World and international companies. So yes, CU doesn't just provide training—it transforms you into a complete VFX professional.

At Chandigarh University, the average package for Animation graduates depends a lot on the recruiters, and luckily, the department has tie-ups with some big creative studios. Students often get placed at Creo Media, Master Creationz, JS Nexus & Co, Amber Websoft, and App Mec, besides well-known ones like Prime Focus World and Bonker's Art. These companies offer roles in 2D and 3D animation, game design, VFX, and graphic arts. Some recruiters focus on international projects, giving students a chance to work on films and series outside India too. The placements show that CU's Animation programme connects students with companies where they can actually apply their skills in real productions.