Diploma in Animation Design at INSD Ahmedabad is a 1-year intensive programme for school leavers, working professionals, and career-switchers wanting to enter the animation industry quickly. Curriculum covers 2D character animation, 3D modelling and rigging fundamentals, motion graphics, VFX basics, industry-standard animation software (Maya, Blender, After Effects), storytelling and storyboarding, and a final showreel project. Students work on live animation briefs from production studios every term, graduating with a portfolio reel that animation studios actually evaluate. Working animators, VFX artists and storyboard artists co-lead studio sessions. Diploma graduates work as 2D and 3D animators at animation studios across India (Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Bangalore), motion graphics designers at agencies and OTT content studios, character riggers at game studios, and junior VFX artists at compositing studios. The 1-year format provides faster entry to the booming animation industry than degree programmes. Entry-level salaries start ₹3-4.5 LPA, scaling with showreel strength. Eligibility: 10+2 from any stream. Full-time on-campus format with industry-spec workstations. 100% placement assistance with our dedicated cell. Programme highlights: Storyboarding workshops. Reel & showreel creation. Industry-ready portfolio. Curriculum modules: Semester 1: . Semester 2: . Semester 3: . Semester 4: . Semester 5: . Semester 6: . Programme level: Diploma. Duration: 3-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.
