Multimedia and Animation Technology Courses(MAT)

Animation industry has been identified as one of the high growth sectors. The global animation market was estimated at USD 68 billion in 2008 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10 percent to reach USD 100 billion by 2012. The animation industry in India was estimated at USD 494 million in 2008 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22 percent to reach USD 1 billion by 2012. Similarly the gaming industry is also growing at a fast pace and in India it is expected to reach USD 830 million by 2012. (ref. NASSCOM report)

However, the growth of Animation and Gaming industry is facing many issues like lack of quality resources, limited training institutions and non-standardisation of curriculum resulting in talent crunch. (ref. NASSCOM report)

The centres of NIELIT have the experience of imparting various value added courses related to Animation and Multimedia Technology, Advance Course in 3D modelling and Character Animation, One Year full-time course on Digital Media Creation, Six month part-time Certificate Course on Interactive Multimedia Development, One module of “Computer Graphics and Multimedia” as part of the DOEACC A & B Level Courses, Development of interactive learning material on Introduction to Animation and Multimedia etc. Therefore, NIELIT is evolving operational strategies to implement comprehensive skill development programmes at the National level in the emerging areas of Animation and Multimedia Technology.

For more information contact Nodal Centre: NIELIT Centre, Kolkata