Learn to bring the dream characters to life with a range of 2D and 3D animation and VFX techniques. At AAFT, School of Animation, we offer a wide variety of degree and diploma courses in 2D/3D animation, VFX, game Design, and Development with a blend of practical and theoretical approaches.
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Real-time learning
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In-House Production Studios
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Creative workflows
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Creative Labs
At AAFT School of Animation, students learn to bring characters and stories to life with a range of 2D and 3D animation and VFX techniques. Students are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and technical training required to make a smooth transition into animation, VFX and gaming careers.
Students are also given special workshops and masterclasses with some prominent national and international animators like Claudia Ceisla, Dr. Bhishma Narayan Prabhakar, Vinay Vikram Singh, and many more.
Join us in taking the gaming world by storm. Learn to create exciting games for platforms like mobile, PC or consoles. Weave your magic and bring imaginary characters alive on screen by understanding the nitty-gritty of animation and VFX, including tools like Maya, with a 4-year degree course at AAFT School of Animation.
AAFT School of Animation is equipped with specialised animation studios, VFX labs, workstations and production facilities that allow students to practise animation and visual effects through industry-oriented workflows.
2D / 3D Animation Labs
Hi-End Workstations
Apple Mac Pro HD Ready
Digital Pen Tablet
Animation Workstations
2D / 3D Animation Labs
Hi-End Workstations
Apple Mac Pro HD Ready
Digital Pen Tablet
Animation Workstations
At AAFT School of Animation, rigorous, hands-on training prepares students to work across the animation, VFX, and gaming industries.
Kamna Mathur
Deputy Manager, Deloite
Moksha Gupta
AI Content Creator
Ashwin Srivastava
AI Content Media Developer, JioHotstar
Ayush Kumar
3D Lead at Future Animation Pvt. Ltd.
Ragiv Chahal
Technical Artist, BlackLight Gaming
Vikalp Gaur
Game Designer, Zvky Design Studio
Shakti Singh
Unity Developer, Gamemano
Kaustubh Nimaje
Game Designer, IDZ Digital Private Limited
Harsha Shrivastava
Lighting & Lookdev Artist, Technicolor Games
Ankur Mahendra Gupta
Compositor, Yash Raj Studios
Akash Francis
Compositor, DNEG
Abhijeet Jha
Senior Designer, Philips India
Mrinal Soni
Character Animator, Simulon
Anushka Sharma
Animator, Green Gold Animation
At AAFT School of Animation, students engage with animators, VFX artists, game designers, creative directors, and technology experts through masterclasses and workshops. These interactions offer insights into industry workflows, emerging technologies, and career opportunities across animation, VFX, gaming, and digital media.
At AAFT School of Animation, students engage with animators, VFX artists, game designers, creative directors, and technology experts through masterclasses and workshops. These interactions offer insights into industry workflows, emerging technologies, and career opportunities across animation, VFX, gaming, and digital media.
Charuvi P. Agrawal, an acclaimed filmmaker, digital artist, and sculptor, is renowned for Shri Hanuman Chalisa, co-creating Disney+ Hotstar’s Legend of Hanuman, pioneering claytronics, and showcasing contemporary Indian art through prestigious exhibitions and her latest creation, Lumena..
Charuvi P. Agrawal, an acclaimed filmmaker, digital artist, and sculptor, is renowned for Shri Hanuman Chalisa, co-creating Disney+ Hotstar’s Legend of Hanuman, pioneering claytronics, and showcasing contemporary Indian art through prestigious exhibitions and her latest creation, Lumena..
Explore how students immerse in the realm of animation and game design at AAFT through projects, collaboration, industry interactions, and hands-on production.
Learn how to use AI tools across animation, VFX and game design, from concept development and production to post-production, while building core creative skills, technical expertise and visual storytelling abilities.
AI-Powered
AI in Animation
AI helps turn concepts into characters, worlds and motion.
Concept → Model → Animate → Simulate → Sound
AI-Powered
AI in Animation
AI helps turn concepts into characters, worlds and motion.
Concept → Model → Animate → Simulate → Sound
AI-Powered
AI in VFX
AI helps previsualise, simulate and refine effects shots faster.
Plate → Concept → Simulate → Composite → Sound
AI-Powered
AI in VFX
AI helps previsualise, simulate and refine effects shots faster.
Plate → Concept → Simulate → Composite → Sound
AI-Powered
AI in Game Design
AI helps prototype, build, and test game worlds and characters.
Concept → Build → Characters → Test → Sound
AI-Powered
AI in Game Design
AI helps prototype, build, and test game worlds and characters.
Concept → Build → Characters → Test → Sound
See how our students apply their skills in 3D animation, VFX, character design, and game development through original projects and creative showreels.
The 100-Hour Studio Experience immerses students in a production-driven, studio-like environment where they work with professional cameras, chroma setups, lighting, and digital production tools. Across 100 focused hours, students take a project from concept to final cut, working across 2D, 3D, AI, and VFX while following a real production schedule.
Students practise in in-house production house; Epic Frame Studio (3D animation) Aura FX Studio (VFX film production), Ink Flow Studio (2D animation), Nexus AI Studio (AI film production)
Ultimately, this immersive experience builds practical skills, teamwork, production discipline, and time management, culminating in a portfolio that reflects industry-oriented readiness and experience.
Explore Our Courses
After 12th, students can choose a BSc in 3D Animation, a Diploma in Animation and VFX, or a BSc in Game Design and Development. Graduates can continue to an MSc in 3D Animation for advanced specialisation.
A BSc in animation is a three-year undergraduate degree covering 2D and 3D animation, modelling, rigging, visual effects, compositing and production workflows. Students build a portfolio through practical projects in animation labs and studios.
A degree gives a broader foundation in animation, VFX and design theory alongside practice. A diploma is shorter and more skill-focused, which suits students who want job-ready software and production skills faster.
A diploma in animation and VFX teaches the core 2D/3D animation and visual effects tools and workflows. It suits students who want focused training, career-switchers and creatives who want to add VFX or 3D skills.
An MSc in 3D Animation is a postgraduate degree for graduates who want advanced skills in 3D animation, VFX and production. Check the MSc in 3D Animation page for the current eligibility and admission steps.
It is an undergraduate programme that teaches game design, development, 3D assets and character creation, and how to build games for mobile, PC and consoles. It suits students who want a career in the gaming industry.
Students learn 2D and 3D animation, modelling and sculpting, rendering, editing, sound editing and colour grading, using industry tools such as Maya, Adobe software and professional editing suites. Exact subjects vary by programme and year.
Animation brings characters and objects to life through movement. CGI (computer-generated imagery) is any visual created using computer graphics. VFX (visual effects) blends CGI with live-action footage to create scenes that can’t be filmed.
The total fee for undergraduate Animation and VFX courses at AAFT is ₹4,82,200, while the Diploma in Animation and VFX costs ₹1,75,000.
Well-known options include Arena Animation, MAAC, Whistling Woods International and Zee Institute of Creative Art. AAFT is another option for students in Delhi NCR, with 20+ creative labs, an AI-integrated curriculum and a 100-hour studio experience.
Graduates work as 2D and 3D animators, VFX artists, compositors, 3D modellers, character artists, effects technical directors and game designers across film, OTT, gaming and advertising.
Animators and game designers in India can earn around ₹2.5 to 5 LPA at the entry level. With experience, specialised skills, and a strong portfolio, salaries can increase to ₹6–12 LPA or more, depending on the role, employer, and project complexity.
Students work in 2D/3D animation labs, post-production and editing suites, sculpting labs and high-end workstations. The 100-Hour Studio Experience adds a production schedule with professional cameras, chroma setups and lighting, taking a project from concept to final cut.
Yes. The curriculum is AI-integrated, and students learn how AI tools are shaping animation and content creation, including through masterclasses on AI filmmaking.
Graduates work at studios and media companies such as DNEG, JioHotstar and Future Animation, as well as across the wider AVGC industry (animation, visual effects, gaming and comics).
