Manipal's animation programme provides a strong foundation in all the creative skills required to become a complete Animator/ Game Specialist/ VFX Artist - from Film Appreciation, understanding Acting to special applications like Game Art. This strong and complete understanding of the animation process in addition to the requisite software skills will be an unparalleled advantage for their students.

Anurag Khurana
(Gaming Specialist and Ex CEO, RedOctane Technologies)



It is laudable that Manipal has taken a completely holistic look at animation through their unique training methodology. Manipal hones the student's creative skills by exposing them to various arts and art forms through mentoring with experts and hands-on workshops, all designed to provide a strong foundation in design before students get into animation principles and knowledge of software tools. I am sure students from Manipal, besides being good animators will morph in to great Conceptualisers and Creative Directors.

Phani Tetali
(Animation Director)


The 'industry-ready' approach of Manipal's animation degree is precisely what the doctor prescribed for an Industry in dire need of highly skilled fresh talent. Manipal's comprehensive and long term approach to Animation education ensures that students are industry-ready when they join a studio. Kudos to Manipal for a world-class course design.

Ashish S K
(CEO, BIG Animation (I) Pvt. Ltd.)




I am pleased to note that Manipal's course is different. It places great importance on pre-production skills like conceptualisation, scriptwriting and storyboarding. This approach is especially relevant at a time when the Indian industry is looking to create its own IP. With Apple Workstations, a great drawing studio and a lovely green environment to inspire artists, Manipal has one of the most impressive campuses that I have had the pleasure to visit.

Greg Acuna
(Writer/Producer/Director, Pala Flicks Pvt. Ltd.)