Graphiti School of Animation launches Special G CAT Master Course in Animation

Creates a window for Art Graduates in the field of Animation

Mumbai, June 25, 2008: Graphiti School of Animation, a premium training institute in Animation education, founded by Mr. Ram Mohan (Father of Indian Animation) has announced India’s first Post Graduate course in Animation for Art graduates.

G CAT MASTER – (Graphiti – Course in Animation Technology)

Master Level Certificate

This course has been designed specifically for Art Graduates who have completed their education in Fine Arts, Commercial or Applied Art or any equivalent course of study.

This is a full time course spread across 12 months with various semesters focusing on the Pre production processes of Animation film making. This course is power packed with workshops like puppetry, drawing, acting, film making, film review session etc.

The course focuses on concepts and art of animation film making. Students will be encouraged to bring out unique creative approaches to animation film making and allow innovation and unique style.

This course will explore the animation pre-production skills of conceptual illustration and visual development. Students will apply their knowledge of drawing, storytelling, and composition to create speculative drawings for animation. They will review compositional systems, design process, and illustration techniques. The emphasis would be on Animation styling, character design, layouts, storyboards and technical processes involved in creating visual assets for animation.

Semesters

Foundation : 3 months

Animation Film Making : 1 month

Animation Film Design : 6 months

Animation Film Pre Production : 2 months

Eligibility

The G-CAT Master course is open to those who have learnt Art through courses like Degree or Diploma of Art colleges in Applied/Fine Art or Equivalent.

Entry Criteria:

1) Art Portfolio consisting of sketches and drawings preferably life study (Could be college exercises)

2) Statement of Purpose (Essaying why the student wants to do animation)

3) Short Film (Animation or Live – optional)

4) Graphiti Entry Test (GET)

For further details contact :

Graphiti School of Animation

404, Udyog Mandir No. 2, Bhagoji Keer Marg, Mahim West, Mumbai 400016.

+91 22 24440107 / 32448544

+91 9833841580

training {at} graphiti(.)net; www.graphiti.net

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