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?
- RTX-Powered Graphics Workstations: Dedicated high-performance labs equipped with multi-core processors and NVIDIA RTX GPUs for real-time viewport ray tracing and rapid render bakes.
- Chroma-Key VFX Production Studio: An in-house green screen facility for live-action footage capture, camera tracking integration, and visual reference work.
- 100% Practical & Portfolio-Driven Assessment: Academic progress is measured through milestone reviews, continuous lab submissions, asset topology, and functional mechanics rather than purely written exams.
- Mandatory Capstone Production: Every graduating student must direct an original 3D animated short film, publish an interactive game vertical slice/demo, or composite a live-action VFX sequence.
- Integrated Industry Training: A compulsory final-semester industry internship connects students directly with gaming studios, animation houses, AR/VR developers, and digital marketing agencies.
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 FEE | AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (One Time) | 1,000/-INR |
| Registration Fee (One Time) | 15,000/-INR |
| Security (One Time – Refundable) | 8,000/-INR |
| Semester Fee | 60,000/-INR |
Scholarship
| Marks in 10+2 | Scholarship Per Semester | Applicable 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 Level | Scholarship Per Semester | Applicable 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 |
| Category | Scholarship Per Semester | Applicable Fee After Scholarship Per Semester |
| Wards of Param Veer Chakra | 30% | 42,000/-INR |
| Winners of Maha Veer Chakra | 20% | 48,000/-INR |
| Winners of Veer Chakra | 10% | 54,000/-INR |
| Work Tenure | Scholarship Per Semester | Applicable Fee After Scholarship Per Semester |
| More than 5 years continuous service | 30% | 42,000/-INR |
| 1 Year – 5 Years continuous Service | 20% | 48,000/-INR |
| Category | Scholarship Per Semester | Applicable Fee After Scholarship Per Semester |
| Single girl child | 20% | 48,000/-INR |
| Category | Scholarship Per Semester | Applicable Fee After Scholarship Per Semester |
| Parentless | 30% | 42,000/-INR |
| Either fatherless or motherless provided the annual family income is less than 2.5 lakh | 20% | 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.
Programme Outcomes (POs)
- 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.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
- 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.
Top Hiring Sectors
- Game Studios: Rockstar Games India, Ubisoft, EA India, Sumo Digital, Krafton, Nazara Technologies, indie mobile game studios.
- VFX & Animation Houses: DNEG, Technicolor Creative Studios, MPC, Red Chillies VFX, Prime Focus, Reliance Animation.
- E-Commerce & Digital Media: Amazon (3D imaging), BYJU'S, interactive media startups, and digital ad agencies.
- Global Freelance: Remote contract work via ArtStation, Upwork, and Unreal Engine Marketplace creating asset packs and 3D props.
Programme Curriculum
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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)
- Broadcast Motion Graphics
- Explainer Video Motion Graphics
- Infographic Motion Graphics
Corporate Design
Digital Market Designing
Digital Illustration Design
3D Animation for Games
Visual Storytelling through 3D Animation
Lip Sync and Facial Animation
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.
