Animation' provides excellent opportunities for students

Updated on: Monday, July 20, 2009

Chennai: Animation is a rapidly growing field. Students, especially girls have an excellent future' says Soban Babu, an official from Sony Image Work India.

Subalakshmi Lakshmipathy Science College, Madurai has introduced Bsc Animation course for the first time in Tamil Nadu from this academic year.

On behalf of the college, a seminar on the topic 'Future in Animation' was held yesterday at Chrompet, Chennai.

Speaking at the seminar, Soban Babu, an official from Sony Image Work India said, In the field of Animation, Indian students have a bright future.

This field is experiencing technological growth. Accordingly, a change should be brought out in the educational set up. The newly commenced 'Animation' course at Subalakshmi Lakshmipathy Science College covers diverse subjects.

Presently, the field of animation plays an imperative role in all the sectors. To be an expertise in this field, it is highly essential to communicate our thoughts to others. This field, provides lot of opportunities especially to girl studentsâ€™ he said.

Manikanda Bhupathi, the coordinator of animation department, Subalakshmi Lakshmipathy Science College said, 'The field of animation has integrated with our life. Animation requirement has increased in Cinema, Computer games and television advertisements.

The need for animators is going to augment enormously in the coming days. It is expected around 3.5 lakh persons would be required in the field of animation in the next few years.

But, there are very few institutions in India that impart necessary skills with hands on experience in the field animation. With the latest technology and infrastructure, the Subalakshmi Lakshmipathy Science College, has introduced Animation course to meet the dearth in Tamil Nadu.

Srinivasan, the college principal spoke, 'Persons with interest in arts, drawing skills and completed plus two are eligible for Bsc Animation. All the required infrastructure, software's and highly experienced faculties are available at Subalakshmi Lakshmipathy Science college.'

To take care of the studentâ€™s health the college campus has a gym, swimming pool, etc. Separate hostel facility is available for both girls and boys.

The college also provides assistance to avail bank loans for students. After successful completion of the course, the college helps out getting placements for the students.

Animation' provides excellent opportunities for students

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