B.Sc. in Animation – 3-Year Syllabus (Asian International University)

🎓 📅 Year 1: Foundation & Basics of Animation

Semester 1

• Fundamentals of Drawing & Sketching
• Introduction to Animation Principles
• 2D Animation Basics
• History of Animation & Visual Effects
• Digital Art & Image Editing (Photoshop)
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Introduction to Multimedia

Semester 2

• Character Design & Development
• Storyboarding Techniques
• 2D Animation – Advanced
• Vector Graphics & Illustration (Illustrator)
• Typography & Graphic Design
• Basics of Film & Video Production
• Project – 2D Animation Short Film

🎓 📅 Year 2: Intermediate & Practical Applications

Semester 3

• Introduction to 3D Modeling
• Texturing & Lighting in 3D
• Rigging & Character Animation
• Digital Sculpting
• Visual Effects (VFX) Basics
• Sound Design & Editing
• Project – 3D Character Modeling

Semester 4

• Advanced 3D Animation
• Dynamics & Simulation (Particles, Smoke, Fire)
• Compositing & Motion Graphics
• Advanced Visual Effects (After Effects / Nuke)
• Cinematography & Editing Basics
• Industry Software: Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max
• Project – VFX Short Film

🎓 📅 Year 3: Advanced Techniques & Industry Projects

Semester 5

• Game Design & Development Basics
• Advanced 3D Rigging & Animation
• Lighting & Rendering Techniques
• Visual Storytelling & Cinematics
• AR & VR in Animation
• Portfolio Development
• Internship / Industry Project

Semester 6

• Final Animation Project
• Advanced Post-Production & Compositing
• Professional Practice & Ethics
• Entrepreneurship in Animation
• Industry Trends & Emerging Technologies
• Project Report & Presentation
• Viva & Evaluation