Amritsar gets Animation Training Institute

Arena Animation Inaugurates centre at Ranjit Avenue

Mumbai, August 27, 2009: Arena Animation, the pioneer & a global leader in animation and multimedia training, has announced the launch a new state-of-the-art Centre in Amritsar. The Amritsar centre is Arena’s fifth Centre in Punjab. The centre is well equipped with digital labs, drawing studios and seminar room.

The centre was inaugurated by Mr. Gurtaj Singh Mangat – Zonal Head, North & East, Arena Animation. The occasion was graced by Mr. Murli Mohan, Regional Head, Arena Animation, Mr. Amit Dua, Sales Head and Mr. Indranil Basu, Technical Academic Head, North & East & Mr. Gurvarinder Singh Gill, Centre Director, Arena – Amritsar, amongst a host of parents, students and animation enthusiasts.

Inaugurating the new centre, Mr. Gurtaj Singh Mangat said, “It is a myth that good talent for the animation industry is only found in major cities like Mumbai and Delhi, we strongly believe that students trained in smaller towns and cities like Amritsar are more creatively inclined and have the passion to achieve their ambitions. I am sure the Arena Animation Centre in Amritsar would empower the aspiring students to be a part of this booming industry.”

In his message, Mr. Anuj Kacker, Global Head, Arena Animation, “We are delighted to announce the inauguration of the first Arena Animation centre in Amritsar. The animation and multimedia industry is growing at a scorching pace. It is one of the most sought after career options these days. Especially, since India has now become an outsourcing hub for international projects. The requirement for trained manpower has increased manifold. I am sure that our Amritsar centre would empower the students to encompass the strategic areas of Animation & Multimedia, and be a specialists in the world of Animation and multimedia.”

To meet the requirements of skilled talent in the industry, the new centre in Amritsar will offer courses such as B.Sc. Degree in Multimedia and Animation from MS University, Tirunelveli in association with Arena, the 2.5-year Arena Animation Academy Specialist Program (AAASP), Animation Engineering (DAE) – a top-end course for 2D and 3D animation,, 3D Graphics & Visualization, Graphics & Web Design, besides other short term courses.

Arena Animation students are successfully placed as Graphic Designers, Web Designers, 2D/3D Animators, 2D/3D Designers, AV Editors, Technical Trainers, 3D Modelers, Multimedia Programmers, Compositors, Visualizers, Content Developers and Pre and Post Production executives in leading animation studios and entertainment companies like Prime Focus, Rhythm & Hues Studios, Crest Animation Studios, EFX, UTV Toons, Paprikaas Animation Studios, Sony TV, Google India, NDTV, TOI, DD Sports, Discovery Channel, NDTV, Zee Sports and Zee TV to name a few.

About Arena Animation:

Arena Animation is a Pioneer, Trendsetter and Global Leader in Animation education. Arena has an extensive network of centres & has trained over 2,50,000 students globally since its inception in 1996.

Arena offers industry relevant courses on Animation & Multimedia to students aspiring for global careers in this New Age industry. It trains students as well as professionals in the latest industry relevant courses backed by alliances with world leaders, a world-class faculty and the latest technical educational tools.

For further information please visit www.arena-multimedia.com

For information on courses, contact:

Arena Animation, NIRVAAN CREATIO’NEST, S.C.O. 44, Nagpal Tower – II, District Shopping Centre, (Opp. M K Hotel), Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar

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