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Your Pathway to Global Animation & Gaming Studios

The B.Des. / B.Sc. in Animation & Game Design program at RIMT University bridges raw artistic talent with professional production pipelines. Designed to meet the explosive demand of the global entertainment and gaming sectors, this curriculum immerses students in the complete creative lifecycle from character conceptualization and 2D/3D modeling to cinematic storytelling, game engines, and post-production VFX. Students learn not just the craft of animation, but the commercial discipline required to thrive in modern creative studios.

Why Choose B.Des Animation & Game Design at RIMT University?

Eligibility & Admission

All those candidates who have passed the 10+2 or its equivalent examination in any stream. OR Those candidates who have passed their Matriculation examination and have also passed three year Diploma in any Trade.

PROGRAM FEEAMOUNT
Application Fee (One Time)1,000/-INR
Registration Fee (One Time)15,000/-INR
Security (One Time – Refundable)8,000/-INR
Semester Fee60,000/-INR

Scholarship

Marks in 10+2Scholarship Per SemesterApplicable Fee After Scholarship Per Semester
60% – 75%10%54,000/-INR
More than 75% – 90%20%48,000/-INR
More than 90% – 100%30%42,000/-INR
Disability LevelScholarship Per SemesterApplicable Fee After Scholarship Per Semester
90% & Above 90%30%42,000/-INR
75% & Below 90%20%48,000/-INR
50% & Below 75%10%54,000/-INR
CategoryScholarship Per SemesterApplicable Fee After Scholarship Per Semester
Wards of Param Veer Chakra30%42,000/-INR
Winners of Maha Veer Chakra20%48,000/-INR
Winners of Veer Chakra10%54,000/-INR
Work TenureScholarship Per SemesterApplicable Fee After Scholarship Per Semester
More than 5 years continuous service30%42,000/-INR
1 Year – 5 Years continuous Service20%48,000/-INR
CategoryScholarship Per SemesterApplicable Fee After Scholarship Per Semester
Single girl child20%48,000/-INR
CategoryScholarship Per SemesterApplicable Fee After Scholarship Per Semester
Parentless30%42,000/-INR
Either fatherless or motherless provided the annual family income is less than 2.5 lakh20%48,000/-INR
Programme Education Objectives (PEOs)
  • PEO1 To Create competence in the fields of Computer Graphics assets creation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Graphic designing.
  • PEO2 To inculcate adequate knowledge, skill, dedication and work ethics required for accomplishment of the assigned task.
  • PEO3 Understand the ongoing changing trends and keep them updated with the latest technology.
  • PEO4 To help acquire multiple skills that will enhance their employability in different segments of Animation, Gaming and Entertainment industry.
  • PEO5 To empower the student’s critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies for overall development of the professional growth.
  • PO1 Get expertise in the fields of Computer Graphics assets creation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Graphic Design.
  • PO2 Succeed in life-long learning to remain accountable and thoughtful contributors to society.
  • PO3 Learn the ability to work collaboratively and effectively in diverse situations.
  • PO4 Latest technology and keep updating their skills as per the industrial requirements.
  • PO5 Able to undertake a complex project to finish with smoothly in a result-oriented manner both individually and as a team.
  • PO6 Communicate ideas, emotion and intent effectively in visual, oral and written forms.
  • PO7 Gain real world project experience throughout their learning cycle, and become effective and efficient industry leaders with the quality of entrepreneurship.
  • PO8 Highly trained to demonstrate their knowledge, skill, dedication and work ethics required to be a successful member of a production team.
  • PO9 Able to demonstrate their acquired knowledge for the growth of social and ethical values in outdoor activities, such as service learning, internships and field work.
  • PO10 Highly trained to Learn the ability to Product Development: Analyse, design and develop novel products and solutions for emerging new media opportunities.
  • PO11 Highly trained to Modern Tool / Techniques usage: Select, adapt, and apply appropriate tools, techniques, and resources to various activities, with an understanding of their boundaries.
  • PO12 Students will learn the ability to work in a team.
  • PSO1 Animation: This specialization offered to the students will enhance their knowledge in the field 3D Animation. Students will become an expert in specific domain of 3d Animation and will work in Films, Games and other animation related fields.
  • PSO2 Graphic Design: This specialization offered to the students will enhance their knowledge in the field of 2D Animation & Graphic Design. Students will achieve expertise in the specific domain of Graphics Design, 2D animation and will be able to work in Films, Graphic design Companies and other animation related fields.
  • PSO3 VFX: This specialization offered to the students will enhance their knowledge in the field of VFX. This course mainly focuses on creative VFX for Films. Students will become expert in the specific domain of VFX and will be able to work in Films, Games and other animation related fields.
  • PSO4 Film and Graphics: This specialization offered to the students will enhance their knowledge in the field of Film and Graphics. It will enhance their skills in both Creative and technical aspect. Students will become expert in the specific domain and will be able to work in Films and Graphics fields.

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Programme Curriculum

Semester I
  • Fundamentals of Graphics Design
  • Theory of Digital Photography
  • Graphic Design Lab-I
  • Digital Photography in Practice
  • Drawing & Sketching for Animation
  • Experimental Animation Lab
  • Environmental Studies
  • Essential Communicative Skills
  • Essential Communicative Skills in Practice
Semester II
  • Principles of Animation
  • Game Design Fundamentals
  • Theory of Digital Cinematography
  • 2D Animation Lab
  • 3D Modeling Lab
  • Digital Cinematography in Practice
  • Graphic Design Lab-II
  • Character Layout & Story Boarding
  • Wellness, Traditional Medicine and Yoga
Semester III
  • Digital Filmmaking & Direction
  • Theory of Illustration and Image Making
  • Digital Video Editing Lab
  • Graphics and Illustration Lab
  • 3D Character Designing Lab
  • 3D Lighting & Rendering Lab
  • PE – I (Motion Graphics)
  • Professional Skill – I (Soft Skills)
  • Open Elective I
Semester IV
  • Theory of 3d Rigging and Deformation
  • Animation for Games and Interactive Media
  • 3D Rigging Lab
  • 3D Animation Lab-I
  • 3D Game Environment Design Lab
  • 3D Texturing & Shading Lab
  • PE – II (Graphics Designing)
  • Professional Skill-II (Logical, Reasoning and Verbal Abilities)
  • Open Elective II
  • Indian Constitution
Semester V
  • Theory of Visual Effects & Compositing
  • Animation Production Pipeline
  • VFX Compositing Lab
  • 3D Animation-II Lab
  • Minor Project
  • PE – III (Animation)
  • Professional Skills – III
  • Quantitative Aptitude and Professional Communication)
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Seminar based on Summer Training/Summer Internship
Semester VI
  • Emerging Technologies in Visual Effects

  • Advanced Animation Techniques

  • Major Project (Film / Animation / Game / VFX)

  • Internship / Industrial Training

  • Portfolio Development & Viva

  • PE – IV (Visual Effects)

  • Professional Skills – IV (Business Communication and Corporate Readiness)

Program Elective-I (PE-I)
  • Broadcast Motion Graphics
  • Explainer Video Motion Graphics
  • Infographic Motion Graphics
Program Elective-II (PE-II)
  • Corporate Design

  • Digital Market Designing

  • Digital Illustration Design

Program Elective-III (PE-III)
  • 3D Animation for Games

  • Visual Storytelling through 3D Animation

  • Lip Sync and Facial Animation

Program Elective-IV (PE-IV)
  • Digital Compositing

  • Match-Moving & Integration

  • Rotoscoping

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our animation & game design programs

All those candidates who have passed the 10+2 or its equivalent examination in any stream. OR Those candidates who have passed their Matriculation examination and have also passed three year Diploma in any Trade.

Students receive hands-on training on modern industry software suites:

3D Modeling & Animation: Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush

Game Engines & Real-Time Production: Unreal Engine, Unity

VFX & Post-Production: Foundry Nuke, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro

Digital Art & Texturing: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Substance 3D Painter

Graduates can step into diverse creative and technical roles across gaming studios, film production houses, advertising agencies, and ed-tech companies:3D Modeler / Character Modeler 3D Character Animator / RiggerGame Designer / Level Designer / Game Environment ArtistVisual Effects (VFX) Artist / CompositorMotion Graphics Designer / Video EditorStoryboard & Concept Artist Game Tester / QA AnalystUI/UX Designer for Games & Interactive Media

B.Des. in Animation & Game Design (4 Years): A design-intensive program emphasizing visual narrative, concept art, artistic direction, interactive design principles, and comprehensive creative studio projects.

B.Sc. in Animation & Game Design (3 Years): A technical and production-focused degree geared toward technical asset creation, software proficiency, engine pipelines (Unreal Engine / Unity), and rapid entry into 3D production workflows.

Yes. RIMT University’s central Training and Placement Cell facilitates recruitment drives, portfolio review panels, and internship placements with gaming studios, animation houses, AR/VR startups, and digital production agencies across India.

Yes. The department features specialized computer labs equipped with high-performance graphics workstations, dedicated animation and editing suites, chroma/green-screen setups, and high-speed render facilities to mirror real-world studio environments.

Yes. In the final year/semester, all students must undertake a Major Production Project (Short Film, 3D Game Prototype, or VFX Reel) alongside an Industry Internship/Industrial Training. Students graduate with a vetted professional showreel and portfolio.

Yes. RIMT University provides merit-based scholarships (based on marks in the qualifying examination), sports quotas, single girl child scholarships, and institutional fee concessions as per university scholarship guidelines.

Yes. Admission to the undergraduate Animation & Game Design programs is open to students from any academic stream—Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities—provided they have passed 10+2 (or an equivalent 3-year Polytechnic Diploma) from a recognized board or council.

Yes. RIMT provides separate on-campus hostels for boys and girls with 24/7 security, mess facilities, Wi-Fi, and recreation centers. Daily university bus routes connect Mandi Gobindgarh, Ludhiana, Patiala, Khanna, Sirhind, Ambala, and nearby towns.