Program Overview
Embark on your creative journey with our prestigious B. Des in Animation Design program! Led by a team of esteemed faculty members, this program is tailored to unleash your artistic potential through cutting-edge electives, in-depth research opportunities, and a focus on cultivating creativity like never before. This program aims at enhancing image-making, critical thinking, and storytelling skills among aspirants. It involves components such as drawing, 3D, Visual art, sculpture, storytelling, etc. Elevate your skills, nurture your passion, and unlock endless possibilities in the world of animation design. Your dream career awaits!
Key Details
Range of
CoursesChoice of
ElectivesFour-year
(8 semesters)Project-Based
LearningFull-time
programIntegrated cross-
disciplinary approach
Last Date To Apply :
NA
Course Duration
4 Years
Yogesh Jahagirdar
Program Coordinator
Yogesh completed his MDes from IDC, IIT Bombay, and BFA and MFA from Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai University. He is an expert in Typographic design and has an experience of more than fifteen years in designing several books and magazines, viz. RBI Governor's Bungalow - A Sylvan and Sublime Address for Reserve Bank of India, J. Patel, A Visionary - Coffee Table Book, Without Reserve - In-house magazine of RBI, etc. He has worked for esteemed clientele like RBI, IIT Bombay, Loyal Insurance Brokers, Innovia Tech Solutions, Bahari Bounty (Tanzania), Kashish Film Festival, and many more. He has also worked with Bombay Natural History Society and Times of India (Marathi Magazine Division).
He is the founder member of 'Aksharaya Society' - which works for Calligraphy, Typography, Font Designing, and its education (all Indian Languages) and creating awareness through 'Aksharsamvad' - lecture series about the same. Before joining Avantika University, he was associated with Yogakshar Design Studio as a Principal Designer and Proprietor. On the academic front, Yogesh has been a Guest Faculty at NIFT, Mumbai. His teaching expertise is in the area of Typography, Calligraphy, Graphic Design, and Indian Art History.
Yogesh has published writings in Marathi at Kala-itihas kosh, Kalnirnay (Diwali ank), and Harman Zapf. He was the Gold Prize winner for three consecutive years at ABCI and ICE awards. He was also awarded the Ambience - Typography prize at Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art.
In his free time, he likes to read and go on treks.
Eligibility
- 10+2 from any stream (from any of the State Boards/ CBSE/ ICSE/ ISC/ CIE/ IB/ NIOS or equivalent exam)
- 50% aggregate in all subjects
- Proficiency in English
- Valid score of MIT Pune Design Aptitude Test (DAT)
- Valid score of Design Scholarship Test (DST)
- DAT is jointly conducted by MIT Institute of Design, Ujjain and MIT Institute of Design (MIT-ID), Pune
Program Curriculum
| Sr. No | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BDN1001 | Introduction to Design | 2 |
| 2 | BDN1002 | Evolution of Manmade World | 2 |
| 3 | BDN1003 | Fundamentals of Design | 3 |
| 4 | BDN1004 | Drawing & Visualization | 2 |
| 5 | BDN1005 | Digital Design Tools-1 02 | 0 |
| 6 | BDN1006 | Creative & Critical Thinking | 3 |
| 7 | BDN1007 | Appreciation of Creative Arts-1 | 2 |
| 8 | BDN1301 | Open Elective-1 | 2 |
| 9 | BDN1302 | Open Elective-2 | 2 |
| Sr. No | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BDN2001 | Form in Nature | 3 |
| 2 | BDN2002 | Drawing & Visualization 2 | 3 |
| 3 | BDN2003 | Digital Design Tools-2 | 2 |
| 4 | BDN2004 | Design Methodology | 3 |
| 5 | BDN2005 | Joy of Making | 3 |
| 6 | BDN2006 | Appreciation of Creative Arts-2 | 2 |
| 7 | BDN2301 | Open Elective-1 | 2 |
| 8 | BDN2302 | Open Elective-2 | 2 |
| Sr. No | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BCD3001 | Evolution of Communication Arts | 2 |
| 2 | BCD3002 | Representation Techniques | 3 |
| 3 | BCD3003 | Digital Design Tools-3 | 2 |
| 4 | BCD3004 | Multi-Sensory Visualization | 3 |
| 5 | BCD3005 | Semiotics & Communication Theory | 2 |
| 6 | BCD3201 | Design Project 1-Simple Design | 4 |
| 7 | BDN3301 | Elective-1 | 2 |
| 8 | BDN3302 | Elective-2 | 2 |
| Sr. No | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BCD4001 | Design Research | 2 |
| 2 | BCD4002 | Visual Design | 3 |
| 3 | BCD4003 | Digital Design Tools 4 | 2 |
| 4 | BCD4004 | Typography | 3 |
| 5 | BAD4001 | Fundamentals of Animation Basic (2-D) | 2 |
| 6 | BDN4301 | Elective 1 | 2 |
| 7 | BDN4302 | Elective 2 | 2 |
| 8 | BAD4201 | Design Project 2 (Storyboarding) | 4 |
| Sr. No | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CD5001 | Publication Design | 3 |
| 2 | CD5002 | Reproduction Techniques | 3 |
| 3 | CD5201 | Design Project - Advanced Design | 6 |
| 4 | CD5202 | Design Project - Experimental Design | 4 |
| 5 | LA5002 | Environmental Graphics | 4 |
| Sr. No | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DN6001 | Design Management & Professional Practice | 4 |
| 2 | DN6301 | Elective 1 | 4 |
| 3 | DN6302 | Elective 2 | 4 |
| 4 | CD6201 | Design Project 5 (Field Design) | 8 |
| 5 | AU6601 | Seminar | 1 |
| Sr. No | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AU7501 | Internship | 4 |
| 2 | CD7201 | Design Project (System Design) | 8 |
| 3 | DN7301 | Elective 3 | 4 |
| 4 | EP7001 | Entrepreneurship | 4 |
| Sr. No | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CD8201 | Design Project - Capstone | 20 |
Career Prospects
Transferable Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Problem-Solving
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Independent Thinking
- Self-Direction and Research
- Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
- Global Perspectives
- Ethical Understanding
Technical Skills
- Adobe Suite
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Final Cut Pro
- Cinema 4D
- 3D Studio Max
- Adobe SpeedGrade
- Elastic Reality
- Trapcode Particular
- Element 3D
Best Placements
Avantika University offers unparalleled career prospects through placement opportunities with elite companies, top corporations, Fortune 500 organizations, and unicorn start-ups of national and global repute. We bridge talent with opportunity, with job placements at the forefront of innovation and excellence.
Shalin Desai
User Experience Design
BDes - 2022
20 LPA
placed with MoEngageJayant Choudhary
Computer Science & Engg.
BTech - 2022
14 LPA
placed with MoEngageArpit Pandya
International Business
MBA - 2024
7.5 LPA
placed with Career MantraUttara Kulkarni
User Experience Design
BDes - 2022
13 LPA
placed with PhonepeNeha Natu
User Experience Design
BDes - 2023
11 LPA
placed with MOONRAFTEzhil Prasanth
User Experience Design
BDes - 2023
12.5 LPA
placed with IBMFaculty
Our faculty combine their academic excellence and real-world experience to create a joyful and collaborative learning environment, guiding the students towards their goals.
Our esteemed cadre of faculty members embodies a wealth of knowledge and dedication to academic excellence. Our diverse team of educators fosters intellectual curiosity and growth, guiding students toward their fullest potential with passion and expertise across a spectrum of disciplines.
Program Fee
| Particulars | For Indian Nationals (INR) | For NRI, PIO, CIO and Foreign Nationals (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 3,47,000 | 5,20,500 |
| Development Fee | 52,000 | 78,000 |
| University Fee | 16,000 | 24,000 |
| Registration Fee | 10,000 | 15,000 |
| Total Fee | 4,25,000 | 6,37,500 |
An additional amount of rupees 10,000 is payable as a security deposit during admission. This amount shall be refundable on completion of the academic program.
The Hostel facility is available on first-come-first-served basis. Hostel and Mess facility is available on the campus at an additional cost. The hostel facility shall be Twin Non-AC accommodation. The mess facility shall include Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks and Dinner.
Loan
Students Loan facility will be available to the students securing admission to the university. Disbursement of the loan is as per the banks' terms and conditions.
| Twin sharing | Twin sharing# | Triple sharing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostel Fee | 115,000 | 90,000 | 65,000 |
| Mess Fee | 110,000 | 110,000 | 110,000 |
| Hostel Security Deposit | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Fees | 2,35,000 | 2,10,000 | 1,85,500 |
Refund Policy
A student opting to withdraw his/her admission will be entitled to the refund of fees as detailed:
| Sr. No. | Refund of Fees paid | Point of time when notice of withdrawal is served |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100% | 15 days or more before the formally notified last date of admission |
| 2 | 90% | Less than 15 days before the formally notified last date of admission |
| 3 | 80% | 15 days or less after the formally notified last date of admission |
| 4 | 50% | 30 days or less, but more than 15 days, after the formally notified last date of admission |
| 5 | 0 | More than 30 days after the formally notified last date of admission |
Fees shall be refunded to the student within fifteen days from the date of receiving a written application from him/her towards cancellation of admission.
All legal disputes if any will be in the Ujjain Jurisdiction only.
Student Projects
At Avantika University, student projects embody creativity, innovation, and practical problem-solving. Through interdisciplinary teamwork, students tackle real-world challenges, honing their skills and making a meaningful impact, thus preparing for future success.
At Avantika University, students' projects are a testament to creativity, innovation, and practical problem-solving. Embracing interdisciplinary teamwork, they tackle real-world challenges head-on, refining their skills and leaving a lasting impact. This immersive approach equips them with the tools for future success, shaping them into visionary leaders of tomorrow
