Recognized as one of the largest and most advanced animation and multimedia setups in the region, the Department of Animation & Multimedia at Chandigarh University prepares students for successful careers in animation, visual effects, gaming,immersive media creation and more. The curriculum promotes industry exposure and has been designed to create the next generation of visual storytellers by emphasizing creative arts, cinematic storytelling and advanced technologies in animation and multimedia.
Furthermore, the department follows a studio-based learning approach to offer the most advanced and AI-integrated animation programs in the region, enabling students to gain hands-on experience in trending and futuristic technologies, be it animation, VFX, Game Design, Virtual Reality technologies and more.
The global Animation, VFX, and Gaming industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the orange economy. The combined market is already valued at over $440 billion globally and is expected to exceed $580 billion in the coming decade, driven by the growth of streaming platforms, gaming, and immersive media technologies.
The video gaming industry alone generated more than $220 billion in revenue in 2024, making it one of the largest entertainment industries in the world.
With the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR), demand for skilled professionals in animation, visual effects, and immersive content creation continues to grow across films, streaming platforms, gaming studios, advertising, and interactive media industries worldwide.
University Institute of Film and Visual Arts (UIFVA), one of the top Animation and Multimedia colleges in Punjab, India, is dedicated to combining cutting-edge technology with traditional art forms. The institute is committed to digitalizing traditional art and design practices and is geared up to provide students with training in this new and changing field. The curriculum is designed in such a way that students can develop skills in terms of creativity, technical expertise, and management to find employment in the new and booming field of animation, multimedia, and digital media.
Message from HOD (Animation)
HOD, Film Studies
Animation and Multimedia is one of the fastest-growing creative technology careers, and it has huge job and business opportunities in films, streaming media, gaming, advertising, virtual productions, and immersive media, among others. It is an interesting and challenging field for those who are both creative and have an inclination towards technology. With the advent of real-time graphics, Artificial Intelligence, AR, and VR, this field is becoming more and more popular, and professionals in this field are in high demand.
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