Undergraduate
Duration 4 Years
Comprising four years, the B.Des in Animation Design and VFX Design combines creative storytelling with advanced technological skills in animation and visual effects. Students lay a strong foundation in design concepts, drawing, and narrative development in the first years. Under intensive 2D and 3D animation, character design, visual effects (VFX), game concepts, and industry-standard digital tool application including Maya, Blender, and After Effects, the program spans The curriculum largely emphasises practical, hands-on, experiential learning. Students complete internships with elite producers and companies, teams on live projects, and work on studio-based projects. The last graduation film or showreel produced by the program features every student's technical and artistic ability. Having a flexible skill set fit for the global digital entertainment industry, graduates are prepared for exciting jobs in animation, film, gaming, advertising, and interactive media.
Specializations
The B.Des in Animation Design and VFX Design offers students the opportunity to specialize in two dynamic and complementary fields:
Designed for recent graduates of 10+2 from any stream, the four-year, full-time undergraduate B.Des in Animation Design and VFX Design is This long course offers a strong basis in both the creative and technological sides of animation and visual effects since it is meant to quickly mix artistic creativity with technical knowledge. Among the many disciplines students will study are digital storytelling, character design, storyboarding, 2D and 3D animation, visual effects (VFX). Stressing studio-based learning—that is, practical experience—the curriculum makes use of industry-standard tools including Maya, Blender, and After Effects. Apart from classroom learning, the program consists of internships and live projects, so providing useful industry exposure and practical skills. Schools teach English, guaranteeing accessibility for a varied student body. The policies of the particular institute will determine whether admission requirements call for an entrance test. Graduates prepared for active careers in animation, gaming, film, advertising, and multimedia sectors have both technical mastery and creative vision.
Manav Rachna offers a unique educational experience that combines academic excellence, practical exposure, and industry partnerships to equip students with the skills needed for real-world success.
Alumni Imprints Globally
Published Research Papers
MNC's & Indian Corporate Recruit
Patents (Filed/Granted)
Global Academic Collaborations
Alumni & In-Campus Startups
Countries with Footprints
Highest CTC Offered
Academic Qualification
Completion in any stream of 12th standard (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board.
Nationality
Open to applicants from any nation.
Selection Criteria
Scholarship Programme
Merit-Based Scholarships: awarded to students with extraordinary records of excellence or entrance exam performance.
Talented-Based Scholarships: given to applicants with exceptional portfolios of art and design or notable achievements.
Early Application Benefits: Some institutions could provide early applicants fee waivers or discounts.
Depending on annual consistent academic and project performance, scholarships can be renewed continuously or once-only.
Creative Foundation - Using industry-standard tools like Maya, Blender, After Effects, and Toon Boom will help you get practical experience and so guarantee your job-ready state.
Work on realistic animation production scenarios in live projects and studio-based learning environments.
In your last year, start a major film or animation project to highlight your unique artistic ability, technical knowledge, and original style.
Participate in internships and search media companies, game developers, or top animation studios for exposure to link classroom knowledge with business practice.
Starting your career in animation, visual effects, or allied disciplines, professional portfolio and showreel development calls for imagination.
Combining animation with multimedia, sound design, and interactive media will help you to widen both technologically and creatively.
Gain from masterclasses and guest lectures featuring corporate leaders as well as from seasoned faculty.
Participating in national and international animation events and contests will help you to develop confidence, get recognition, and network with corporate leaders.
The B.Des in Animation Design and VFX Design program is set to give students great industry involvement, ensuring they graduate with practical experience, professional networks, and a competitive edge in the creative sector.
Principal Components of Industry Life:
Innovation & Startups
The Business Incubator Manav Rachna is a committed project meant to foster faculty, alumni, and student creative instincts. Offering state-of-the-art facilities for design, fabrication, and manufacturing to help startups and early-stage businesses flourish, the incubator gives those interested in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship thorough support. Apart from government grants, capital from angel investors, and economic development coalitions, Manav Rachna provides priceless intangible advantages including industry knowledge, professional mentoring, and lots of networking possibilities.
Manav Rachna's integrated and tailored innovation-based incubation support services support the whole path from idea to commercial development. Through capacity-building and training programmes, the incubator scouts for interesting ideas, assists in developing business concepts, and develops critical skills and competencies. Along with many networking chances with investors, practitioners, and colleagues, the package includes regulatory, financial, and administrative help.
Research and innovation clusters within Manav Rachna's innovative ecosystem also allow top researchers to mentor students, so encouraging a culture of original thought and creative ideas. This strategy guarantees that companies starting from universities gain a strong basis for future expansion, hands-on experience, and practical business model development.
Future Career Prospects
Graduates of B.Des in Animation Design and VFX Design have remarkably strong future employment prospects that keep growing in a range of creative sectors. Graduates with knowledge in digital tools, animation, and storytelling, as well as in digital tools, can pursue positions including 2D/3D Animator, VFX Artist, Character Designer, Game Designer, Storyboard Artist, Motion Graphics Designer, and Compositor. These experts are sought after in industries including film and television, gaming, advertising, e-learning, web content, and the fast-expanding domains of virtual and augmented reality. With so many OTT platforms, digital media, and interactive entertainment available, the demand for talented animators and designers has grown even more. This presents lots of employment and professional advancement chances. Graduates also have the freedom to start their own studios or work as freelancers, thus transforming creative ideas into profitable businesses. Rapid technological developments in the animation and VFX sectors combined with their worldwide reach guarantee that career paths remain varied, profitable, and future-proof.
Manav Rachna students have won many honours by proving brilliance in many design, sports, and intellectual contests.
Notable successes include:
Course Fee (Annual): INR 29,500 US $ 5000
Duration: 4 Years
Modes of Payment
We at Manav Rachna offer generous residential facilities and convenient transportation services so that each student, including those studying Manav Rachna, gets to enjoy a safe, comfortable, and fulfilling campus life.
MREI provides on-campus and off-campus hostel facilities for boys and girls with various types of rooms. Students can choose single, double, and triple rooms as per their preference.
Key Points
Room Types: The hostels offer different types of rooms to suit different budgets and preferences:
Fee Structure: The hostel fee is to be paid on the basis of the room category chosen by the student and it can be paid through DD (Demand Draft) or in cash.
Additional Facilities:
At Manav Rachna, we offer world-class sports facilities to keep our students fit and active. Our facilities comprise a range of outdoor and indoor games, including:
Mess plan also comes as part of hostel fee. Healthy food is served through the mess considering the multicultural requirements of different food habits for the students. By providing choices involving vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian options, healthy lifestyle is available for the students enabling them to pursue their studies focusing on programs with full seriousness.
Notable facilities include:
The facilities enable students to pursue physical exercises that complement their academic development.
Laundry facilities are available at an extra fee in the hostel fees. This saves students from worrying about laundry, so they can focus on their studies, and also allows their clothes to remain properly cleaned.
There is a vast parking space facility available for students who commute using their own means of transport. It is provided to cater to the requirements of students, so that their travel will be easy and hassle-free.
Our well-maintained transport facility offers a stress-free, secure, and safe journey for students from Delhi and Gurugram. The GPS-located, contemporary fleet of buses is operated by professionally trained personnel, with onboard support staff to assist students. Our emphasis is on reliability, safety, and convenience, ensuring unproblematic travel to and from the campus.
Manav Rachna offers a unique educational experience that combines academic excellence, practical exposure, and industry partnerships to equip students with the skills needed for real-world success.
Log in to www.manavrachna.edu.in and click on the Admissions link.
Click on "Apply Now," generate your login credentials, and fill out the form with your personal, educational, and contact information.
Fill in the application by paying online using net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
Get qualified through MRNAT (Manav Rachna National Aptitude Test) or produce a valid JEE Main score for merit-based admission.
Program Outcomes (PO's)
Through this comprehensive industry exposure, students develop practical skills, build a strong professional network, and graduate with a robust portfolio and real-world experience, making them highly employable in animation, VFX, gaming, advertising, and digital media sectors.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSO's)
Creative Storytelling:
Ability to conceptualize and develop engaging visual narratives for various media platforms.
Technical Proficiency:
Skilled in industry-standard software and tools for 2D/3D animation, modeling, VFX, and compositing.
Design Execution:
Capable of producing high-quality animation content through a structured design and production process.
Professional Readiness:
Prepared for careers in animation, gaming, film, and digital media with a strong portfolio and real-world project experience.