Arena Animation launches an exclusive program in Gaming at the ‘Perspectives’ Seminar

Delhi: October 5th, 2009: Arena Animation, the pioneer & the global leader in animation, gaming and multimedia training, today announced the launch of a Diploma program in Game Art & Design at Perspectives, a seminar on Animation, Gaming & Multimedia in India held at Siri fort Auditorium, New Delhi.

Game Art & Design is a comprehensive course designed to cater to the flourishing $250 million gaming industry. The curriculum includes four modules such as Introduction to Gaming, Get Gaming, Game Production & Projects.

Perspectives, a series of nation-wide seminars on animation, gaming and multimedia, where the program was launched was addressed by renowned industry experts Mr. Yunus Bukhari , Founder & Creative Director, Artery Animation & Fx and Mr. Anand Bhanushali, Technical Director & Head, Krayon Pictures, drew an overwhelming response from students, aspirants and professionals & offered them an opportunity to share views, opinions and ideas.

Says, Mr. Anuj Kacker Global Head, Arena Animation, “NASSCOM report predicts the gaming industry to create 10,700 jobs by 2012. Realizing this, Arena Animation has designed a specialized course in Gaming, Art & Design wherein students can look forward to a complete course package, offers training from the basics to hi – end gaming techniques that is in sync with current industry trends. Also, through seminars such as Perspectives Arena aims to create awareness amongst students about the unlimited career opportunities in the animation, gaming and multimedia industry.”

Mr. Yunus Bukhari, Founder & Creative Director, Artery Animation & Fx said, “Gaming as a career offers immense opportunities. It is a profession which lets your creativity bloom. The specialty of being a gamer is to have fun while you work. It’s a great field to be in, which lets you explore the individual in you and exposes you to several aspects of your personality. With this gaming program offered by Arena, students will have an opportunity to specialize in this field and attain the desired level of proficiency to face the competitive global market.”

He added, “With such seminars students get an opportunity to interact and learn from industry experts. I am sure these seminars would be fruitful for all those aspirants who want to make a mark in this industry.”

Mr. Gurtaj Mangat Singh, Zonal Head, Arena Animation said, “We are delighted to start an exclusive program for gaming industry. The animation and gaming industry in India has immense scope to grow. NASSCOM has predicted the gaming industry to reach $830 million by 2012 and also the number of gaming companies will also double to 100 by 2012. To meet up with such industry requirements Arena Animation offers world class and state-of-the art comprehensive career courses in animation, gaming and multimedia that enables students to meet global standards.”

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

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