CHITKARA SCHOOL OF DESIGN

UNDERGRADUATE Programs

4 Year B.Des in
Communication Design with AI
with specialisation in

ANIMATION & VISUAL EFFECTS

Explore animation and visual effects through the fusion of storytelling, technology, creativity, and digital media. The specialisation develops expertise in animation, cinematic language, visual effects, character development, and immersive experiences across film, gaming, and interactive platforms. Through hands‑on projects, collaborative studio practice, and AI‑integrated workflows, students build creative and technical capabilities for evolving global entertainment and media industries.

ABOUT
Chitkara Design School

Chitkara Design School prepares students for contemporary creative industries through immersive studio practice, industry collaboration, and technology‑enabled learning. Students work across visual communication, digital experiences, products, fashion, and emerging media while engaging with real-world briefs, evolving technologies, and interdisciplinary workflows. Guided by designers, industry professionals, and mentors, they build the technical, strategic, and creative capabilities required for fast-changing global environments.

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Where Stories Meet
Moving Images

Immerse yourself in the art of storytelling through motion, performance, and visual world‑building. This program empowers you to craft animated narratives and immersive environments that engage audiences across films, games, and emerging media platforms.

  • Professional Pathways
  • Studio Practice
  • Technical Mastery
  • Immersive Media
1. Professional Pathways

Professional development is woven throughout the curriculum through live briefs, studio collaborations, internships, and dedicated portfolio mentoring. Students graduate prepared to enter animation studios, production houses, gaming companies, and digital media environments with confidence, creative agility, technical fluency, and a strong understanding of contemporary global industry workflows.

2. Studio Practice

Learning unfolds within collaborative studios and advanced digital labs where experimentation, critique, and iteration drive artistic growth. Students develop expertise across 2D and 3D animation, character design, storyboarding, motion graphics, and visual effects, strengthening storytelling clarity, visual consistency, performance timing, and technical precision through rigorous projects.

3. Technical Mastery

The curriculum integrates cinematic aesthetics, performance principles, AI‑assisted workflows, and structured production pipelines. Students explore lighting design, rendering systems, compositing techniques, simulation tools, and real‑time engines while enhancing narrative coherence, emotional resonance, visual depth, and professional execution across animated and immersive storytelling formats.

4. Immersive Media

Students create content across film, gaming, streaming platforms, advertising, and emerging XR environments shaped by artificial intelligence. By focusing on audience psychology, interactive storytelling, and visual communication, we ensure projects are engaging, culturally relevant, technologically adaptive, and responsive to rapidly evolving global digital entertainment ecosystems and platforms.

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From animation studios to gaming companies and creative agencies, INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS connect academic learning with PROFESSIONAL REALITIES. Students engage with guest artists, live projects, and structured internships that bridge concept with screen‑ready execution.

DISTINCT by DESIGN

The Animation & Visual Arts program shapes storytellers with artistic sensitivity and technical fluency. Through studio rigor, production‑led learning and emerging technologies, students graduate ready to contribute to global creative industries.

  • Industry‑Aligned Curriculum

    The curriculum mirrors animation pipelines, from concept art and storyboarding to character animation, visual effects, and post‑production, strengthened through immersive studio projects.

  • Integrated Art & Technology

    Students combine drawing, cinematic composition, and storytelling with tools such as Maya, Blender, and real‑time engines, ensuring work is polished and production‑ready.

  • Personalised Studio Mentorship

    Small cohorts enable focused faculty guidance, continuous critique, and showreel refinement, helping students graduate with confidence, clarity, and professional distinction.

CHITKARA DEGREE
opens DOORS. Wide.

Our strong industry network ensures that our students receive real‑world experience and practical training, which helps improve their employment prospects and opens up a plethora of career opportunities.

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Career Opportunities

Animation & Visual Arts graduates BUILD CAREERS ACROSS film, gaming, advertising, streaming platforms, and digital media, shaping visual culture within dynamic global industries.

  • 2D / 3D Animator
  • Character & Creature Designer
  • Visual Effects (VFX) Artist
  • Motion Graphics Designer
  • Storyboard & Visual Development Artist
  • Game Animator / Technical Artist
  • Post-Production Specialist
  • Animation & Visual Director

Eligibility Criteria

We seek aspiring creators driven by imagination, storytelling ability, and technical curiosity. Applicants should demonstrate academic readiness and the ambition to engage with contemporary visual media challenges.

  • Passed XII (any stream) minimum aggregate 50%
  • Chitkara University Design and Aptitude Test (CUDAT)
  • Personal Interview
  • Valid UCEED scores
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FEE Structure

Our clear semester-wise fee structure includes academic instruction, studio access and advanced digital lab facilities. Detailed information is available through the admissions office for transparency and planning.

ESTIMATED PROGRAM FEE
8 SEMESTERS
  • Semester 1₹1,55,000*
  • Semester 2₹1,55,000*
  • Semester 3₹1,50,000
  • Semester 4₹1,50,000
  • Semester 5₹1,50,000
  • Semester 6₹1,50,000
  • Semester 7₹1,50,000
  • Semester 8₹1,50,000
*Fee for Educational Technology Services (ETS) payable at the time of Admission.
**Fee for Career Advancement Services (CAS) payable along with the 2nd Semester fee.

About CHITKARA UNIVERSITY

Chitkara University brings together research, technology, creativity, and industry to shape an education aligned with a rapidly changing world. Recognised among India’s leading universities and located near Chandigarh, Chitkara University nurtures interdisciplinary learning, applied thinking, and meaningful industry engagement across disciplines. Students learn in environments driven by innovation, collaboration, and real-world problem solving, supported by accomplished faculty, advanced infrastructure, and global exposure. With strong academic foundations and access to 2,000+ recruiters, the University prepares graduates to contribute thoughtfully and lead confidently across industries, organisations, and emerging global sectors.

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Building Futures through Meaningful Experiences

Chitkara University combines academic learning with research, entrepreneurship, global exposure, and industry engagement to create transformative student experiences. Supported by experiential learning, collaboration, and innovation-driven opportunities, students strengthen problem‑solving abilities, leadership capabilities, and real‑world skills needed for rapidly changing professional and global environments across diverse industries and emerging sectors.

QUESTIONS Worth ASKING

Explore answers about admissions, studios, internships, campus facilities and career pathways. This section helps you understand the program and take your first step toward a future in animation and visual arts with confidence.

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