2-Year Animation Design Certificate

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Certificate in Animation Design (2-year) at INSD Ahmedabad is an extended skill-focused programme covering 2D character animation, 3D modelling and rigging, motion graphics, VFX basics, animation software (Maya, Blender, After Effects, Adobe Animate, Nuke), and a showreel-focused final project. Each year delivers progressively deeper specialisation, with live industry briefs from working animation studios every term. Students graduate with a portfolio reel containing finished animation, VFX, and motion-design pieces. INSD Ahmedabad's industry-spec workstations (GPU rendering, graphics tablets, dual-monitor setups) replicate production studio environments. Certificate graduates work as 2D and 3D animators at animation studios across India (Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Bangalore), VFX artists at compositing studios, motion graphics designers at OTT studios and advertising agencies, character riggers at game studios, and storyboard artists at production houses. The 2-year format provides deeper specialisation than the 1-year certificate while remaining faster than a degree. Entry-level salaries start ₹3-4 LPA, scaling with showreel strength to ₹10-18 LPA at experienced animator levels. Eligibility: 10+2 from any stream. Full-time on-campus format. 100% placement assistance with our dedicated cell. Programme highlights: Maya & After Effects. Short film development. Industry-ready portfolio. Curriculum modules: Semester 1: Fundamentals of Design and Drawing, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition. Semester 2: Fusion, After Effects, Mocha, Silhouette, Grooming and Communication Skills, PF Track, FCP, Nuke. Semester 3: . Semester 4: . Programme level: Certificate. Duration: 2-Years. Mode of study: both. Discipline: Animation Design. This programme is offered at INSD Ahmedabad, part of the INSD design education network with 5,000+ designers trained, 20+ years of legacy, UGC-recognised programmes, and 100% placement assistance across fashion, interior, graphic, animation, jewellery, textile, photography, UX/UI, and luxury brand management disciplines.