Bachelor of Design in Animation Courses

Build a professional foundation in animation and visual effects through Artemisia College’s Bachelor of Design programme. Students develop skills across drawing, storytelling, 2D and 3D animation, modelling, rigging, lighting, VFX and compositing, supported by industry-focused faculty, dedicated labs and production experience at ACAD Studios in Indore.

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Our Animation Courses Services

Explore animation and VFX programmes ranging from foundational certificates to comprehensive degree-level creative education.

B.Design Animation & VFX

A four-year degree covering the complete animation pipeline, including drawing, storyboarding, 2D and 3D animation, modelling, rigging, lighting, VFX, compositing and short-film production.

Diploma in Animation

A two-year on-campus diploma developing practical 2D and 3D animation skills, from sketching and traditional principles through Maya modelling, texturing, rigging and VFX workflows.

Animation Certificate

A one-year certificate introducing sketching, animation principles, Adobe Flash, Photoshop and Autodesk Maya for learners beginning their 2D and 3D animation journey.

Industry-Focused Learning

Turn Creative Skills Into Animation Expertise

The B.Design Animation & VFX programme combines artistic foundations with production-focused technical training. Students progress from drawing, character design and storyboarding into 2D animation, Maya-based modelling, texturing, rigging, lighting, rendering and professional VFX. With dedicated animation and VFX labs, industry professionals on faculty and access to ACAD Studios in Indore, learners develop portfolio-ready work while building skills for animation, games, film and visual effects.

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Learn Through Production

Student Outcomes

Build practical portfolios through structured coursework, studio exposure, live projects and dedicated placement guidance.

"My life at Artemisia College made me stronger & took me a step ahead for being an independent. I am thankful to all the teachers who supported us & corrected us throughout our bachelors. I loved the infrastructure of Artemisia College & Game Studio. The events that I took part..."

RAJDEEP NATH
RAJDEEP NATH

"I'm thrilled to share my 5-star experience with the placement cell and Megha Mam's support. The placement cell's outstanding efforts helped me secure a job at Studio 56, one of the top animation studios in the industry. Her expertise and industry insights helped me develop the skills and confidence needed..."

Ritik Sadiwal
The ACAD Difference

Why Choose Artemisia College?

Study animation through an industry-integrated approach that connects creative foundations with production practice.

Industry Faculty

The college states that 90% of faculty come from industry, bringing practical experience into classroom learning.

Studio Experience

ACAD Studios provides paid production work from the fourth semester, helping students build credited portfolios.

Complete Pipeline

Learn pre-production, 2D and 3D animation, VFX and post-production within one connected programme.

Placement Support

The dedicated placement cell supports portfolios, CVs, interviews, company coordination and offer evaluation.

Meet The Animation Faculty

Learn from working animation, VFX and game professionals across the production pipeline.

Portrait of Nishant Goel, Director of Artemisia College of Art & Design

Nishant Goel

Director

Nishant Goel serves as the Director of Artemisia College of Art & Design, headquartered in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. In his leadership role, he oversees the college's mission to bridge creative education with industry demands through structured training, mentorship, and strategic placements. Nishant is committed to building a dynamic, industry-integrated placement ecosystem that empowers students across disciplines such as Animation & VFX, Game Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design, and Fine Arts. Under his direction, Artemisia College has cultivated partnerships with leading global studios and creative firms, ensuring students receive access to quality career opportunities. He is dedicated to transforming academic potential into professional excellence, guiding every student toward a meaningful and sustainable career in the creative industry.

Nilanjan Bhattacharya

Nilanjan Bhattacharya

Creative Director & 2D Animation | Faculty

Mr. Bhattacharya was the Creative Director and Head of Production at ACAD Studios, Artemisia's in-house production unit, with more than 20 years of experience in the animation industry. He began his career as a Flash Animator, Rigging Artist and Lip-sync Artist on the stereoscopic feature film Krishna Aur Kans, and later worked at Metaphor Studios as a Senior Flash Animator on Mahisasur Mardini (Devi Durga). He has also worked with Majic N Colors Entertainment Studio, Hyderabad, on Shaktiman, and at Hitech Film and Broadcast Pvt. Ltd. as a 2D Animation Supervisor and Content Developer. His portfolio includes Kakababu and Santu Adventures, Kisna Series, Sholay Adventures, Gaju Bhai, Thomas Edison's Secret Lab, Astra Force, Bal Ganesh, Prince Jay Daamdaar Veeru, Jholmaal and Bajrangi.

Sanjoy Chakroborty

Sanjoy Chakroborty

Pre-production | Faculty

Mr. Sanjoy is a skilled Pre-Production Artist and classical animator with expertise in animation, cinematography and filmmaking. He trained under industry experts including Mr. Denis Deegan, Mr. Arnab De and Mr. Hirek Sha. He has worked with leading Indian animation studios including Toonz, Famous House of Animation and Surinder Films. His core strengths lie in storyboarding, character design, background layout and classical animation, making him a versatile artist across the pre-production pipeline.

Raja Ravi Chandra Prasad

Raja Ravi Chandra Prasad

Game Director | Head of Department, Game Design

Mr. Raja is an accomplished game development professional and Head of the Department of Game Design, with over a decade of experience since 2013. He is an Unreal Authorized Instructor, Game Director and Project Manager with expertise across the entire game development lifecycle from pre-production to post-production. He has collaborated with several indie game studios as game developer, game designer, level designer and game tester. His expertise includes game writing, level design and non-linear storytelling. He is proficient in Unreal Engine, Unity, 3ds Max, Substance Designer, Photoshop and Illustrator, along with C# programming, across 2D, 3D and VR projects, environmental design and animated short films.

Rakhi Chavhan

Rakhi Chavhan

Game Development | Faculty

Ms. Rakhi is a game development professional with extensive experience in both 2D and 3D game development. She has worked across multiple platforms as a Unity, Unreal, Android and J2ME game developer. She brings leadership and project management experience from roles as Senior Game Developer and Team Lead in various gaming companies, with a deep understanding of the complete game design and development pipeline from concept to execution. She is proficient in C, C++, Core J2SE, Android, J2ME, PHP and C#.

Vishesh Srivastava

Vishesh Srivastava

Game Lighting | Faculty

Mr. Vishesh Srivastava is an accomplished Lighting Artist with over eight years of international industry experience, specialising in real-time and cinematic lighting for AAA games.

Vikas Gupta

Vikas Gupta

Visual Effects | Industry Mentor

Mr. Vikas Gupta is a seasoned VFX and Animation professional with over 18 years of experience across leading studios such as DNEG, Green Gold and Prana Studios. He has held key roles including Line Producer, HOD FX and Supervisor, managing large teams and complex productions. His portfolio features Brahmastra, RRR, Black Adam, Spy Kids, 83, Maidaan and Kung Fu Fury, along with Disney's Tinker Bell series and India's first Netflix original animated show Mighty Little Bheem. He has supervised Kungfu Dhamaka, Rudra and international productions for Disney, BBC and Netflix. He is currently Co-Founder and CEO of Oysta Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

Ritesh Verma

Ritesh Verma

3D Art | Faculty

Mr. Ritesh is a 3D Modelling and Texturing Artist with over seven years of industry experience in animation and design. He worked with Prahalad Motion Picture as a Lead Modelling and Texturing Artist and served as Team Lead at Sterling Pixels and JSM Digital Studios, managing teams and streamlining workflows. His expertise spans both organic and inorganic modelling, and he is proficient in Autodesk Maya and ZBrush.

Yamini Verma

Yamini Verma

Fashion Design | Head of Department

Ms. Yamini is a senior Fashion Designer with over 15 years of industry experience in creative design and garment production. She has worked as Design Head with Black Onyx, Design House and Mirage Design Studio. She has managed exhibitions and has extensive experience in embroidery, pattern making and garment construction. Her work includes collaboration with Paris-based Lakme Fashion Week designer Parul Bhargava, contributing to garments worn by Sonam Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha and Swara Bhaskar. She specialises in traditional and western wear, with expertise in tie-dye, block printing and batik on Malmal, Chanderi, Maheshwari and crepe silk.

Shreyasi Khandwe

Shreyasi Khandwe

Fashion Design | Faculty

Ms. Shreyasi Khandwe is a Fashion Designer holding a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design (B.Des) from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). She has worked with multiple companies across India as a Head Designer, leading design teams and developing diverse fashion collections, and also runs her own fashion label. She has a strong command of merchandising, balancing design aesthetics with market demands.

Shubhi Bansal

Shubhi Bansal

Textile Design | Faculty

Ms. Shubhi Bansal is a Textile Designer with expertise in weaving, printing, embroidery and digital textile design. She holds a Master's degree in Textile Designing from Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur and a Bachelor's in Fashion Design from SDPS Women's College, Indore. She has worked with Amanta Fabrics LLP and Thavki Sarees Pvt. Ltd., Surat, with internships at Mafatlal Industries and design collaborations in Auroville and Indore. She has hands-on experience in Ajrakh, Dabu, Batik, Zari, Aari and Kalamkari.

Kriti Singh Dhir

Kriti Singh Dhir

Interior & Furniture Design | Faculty

Ms. Kriti Singh Dhir is an Interior Designer with a background in residential, commercial and furniture design. She holds a Master's degree in Interior and Furniture Design from Karnavati University (UID) and a Bachelor's in Interior Design from Amity University, Gwalior. She has worked with Paper Plane Design Studios and The Design Charette (TDC) on end-to-end project execution including concept development, space planning, detailing, rendering and material selection, and has participated in exhibitions including Smart Home Expo and Light Element.

Mahima Soni

Mahima Soni

Interior Design & Architecture | Faculty

Mrs. Mahima Soni is a designer and architect holding a Bachelor of Architecture from Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune. She has worked under senior architects at firms including Archaids and Aadarshila, and currently serves as Principal Designer at her own firm, leading multiple high-end residential and commercial projects.

Aniket Goswami

Aniket Goswami

Interior Design | Faculty

Mr. Aniket Goswami is an Interior Designer and artist with expertise in space planning, interior detailing and on-site execution. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design and has worked with Modern House Maker, MyHouseDesign and Medley Rooms, and currently practices as a freelance interior designer at Devansh Interiors. He has received the Best Academic Award and has participated in design competitions and exhibitions.

Ritu Lahoti

Ritu Lahoti

Fine Arts | Head of Department

Ms. Lahoti is a painter and caricature artist holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Painting. She has exhibited across multiple cities in India and was honoured with the Meera Kala Award. In addition to painting she specialises in caricatures and illustrations, and has undertaken professional work for publications and newspapers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree can I get in 3D animation?

Artemisia College offers a four-year B.Design Animation & VFX degree that includes 3D modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering and VFX. Students work with software such as Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, ZBrush, Nuke, Fusion, PFTrack, After Effects and Unreal Engine. The programme also includes a complete 3D short film with VFX as a culminating production project.

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Recognised & Connected

Awards and Recognition

Gold Level Unreal Engine Academic Partner recognition

Gold Level Unreal Engine Academic Partner

Homepage-listed Gold Level partnership with Unreal Engine.

Raja Mansingh Tomar Music & Arts University affiliation

Raja Mansingh Tomar Music & Arts University

Affiliation with a Madhya Pradesh government university recognised by UGC.

Meera Kala Award recognition

Meera Kala Award

Award received by Ritu Lahoti, Fine Arts Head of Department.

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