Department >> Animation and Multimedia

Animation and Multimedia

Established in 2005, the Department of Animation & Multimedia at Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra – Off-Campus Jaipur, is among India's top animation institutes. Funded by UGC, our program aligns with the Government of India's strong emphasis on AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming & Comics), a rapidly expanding sector in the digital economy. With globalization reshaping the film, television, and digital entertainment industry, the demand for skilled professionals in animation, VFX, and digital storytelling is higher than ever. At BIT Jaipur, we bridge the gap between art and technology, providing students with a world-class curriculum covering 2D & 3D animation, multimedia applications, and digital design.

Programmes

We offer industry-oriented programs that cater to different career aspirations in the field of animation and multimedia:

Undergraduate Programs

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Animation & Multimedia (4 Years) – NEP 2020

Postgraduate Program

M.Sc. Animation Design (2 Years)

Our curriculum integrates theory, practical applications, and real-world projects, ensuring students gain hands-on experience and creative excellence.

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Workshops & Collaborations

NCERT Collaboration – Developing Animated Short Films on Critical Life Skills

BIT Jaipur, in association with NCERT’s Cell for National Center for Literacy (CNCL), New Delhi, organized a five-day workshop focused on script development and animatics for animated short films addressing critical life skills.

Workshop Highlights:

1. Participation of 3 expert members from NCERT-CNCL, all faculty members, and 50 students from BIT Jaipur.
2. Created animatics for 10 animated short films covering essential life skills.
3. Hands-on activities including script review, character design, sound selection, and animation planning.

Key Personalities:

1. Prof. Usha Sharma (In-Charge, CNCL, NCERT, New Delhi - Keynote Speaker)
2. Dr. Piyush Tiwari (Director, BIT Jaipur Campus)
3. Dr. Vibhuti Pandya (In-Charge, Animation & Multimedia Department, BIT Jaipur)

At the conclusion of the workshop, all participating faculty members and students were honored with certificates from NCERT. Moving forward, BIT Jaipur will continue its collaboration with NCERT, ensuring these animated short films reach wider audiences through the Disha portal under the Navbharat Literacy Campaign.

Expert Panel from NCERT:

1. Mrs. Yachna Gupta (Sr. Consultant)
2. Mr. Shah Alam (Sr. Consultant)
3. Ms. Ishveen Kaur (Graphic Artist and Animator)
4. Ms. Bhawna Khera (Junior Project Staff)
5. Mr. Shubham (Graphic Designer)

Workshop Agenda:

1. Story Building for Animation
2. Scripting, visual storytelling, and character design
3. Cinematic language, shot creation, and storyboarding
4. Hands-on assignments for participants

Topics Covered for Animation Script Writing:

1. Disaster Management
2. Digital Literacy
3. Environmental Issues
4. Health & Hygiene
5. Financial Literacy
6. Legal Literacy

During the three-day workshop, participants refined scripts, incorporating elements of characterization, expressions, timing, and humor for enhanced animation aesthetics.

Faculty Participants:

1. Dr. Vibhuti Pandya (Convener)
2. Mr. Gautam Goswami
3. Mr. Manish Kumar
4. Mr. Gaurav Choudhary
5. Dr. Rishika Sharma
6. Mr. Obed Longvah
7. Dr. Rishi Pandey

Outcome:

✅ 12 animation scripts ready for production ✅ Future collaboration between NCERT & BIT Jaipur for animation short films on critical life skills

The workshop concluded with a valedictory program on 15th September, featuring speeches from esteemed guests and faculty members.

Recent Research Initiatives Taken by Animation & Multimedia Dept.

Albelo Jaipur - A Celebratory Thesis Film

'Albelo Jaipur', a thesis film made in the Animation & Multimedia Department (2018), celebrates Jaipur's art, culture, and heritage. Using techniques such as Timelapse, Hyperlapse, and Live-action filmmaking, the film explores Jaipur’s diverse dimensions. It was officially selected in the following prestigious film festivals:

1. International Travel Film Festival 2019, Limassol, Cyprus
2. International Tour Film Festival 2019, Zagreb, Portugal
3. Dalmatia International Film Festival 2019, Croatia
4. ARFF Berlin International Awards 2019, Berlin
5. MIFF 16th Mumbai International Film Festival 2020, India
6. Jaipur International Film Festival 2020, India

Seminars & Exhibitions

1. One-Day Seminar on Documentary Filmmaking & International Animation Films

   1. Hosted at BIT Jaipur with internationally acclaimed filmmakers under the Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF):

      1. Harikrishna Anandan (Switzerland)

      2. Hussain Nuri (Iran)

      3. Arzu Qaderi (U.K.)

      4. Amr Gamal (Yemen)

2. Departmental Exhibition of Animation Designs during JIFF

   1. Held at the Art Gallery of Pratap Sabhagar, JLN Marg, Jaipur

   2. Inaugurated by Honourable Chief Minister Mr. Ashok Gehlot

   3. Included a seminar on animation filmmaking and international film screenings

   4. Special Experimental Animation session by Mr. Dhimant Vyas, renowned international animator

Research Papers & Publications

Our faculty members have actively contributed to national and international research through paper presentations and book chapters:

1. Implementation of Compositional Elements in New Media Art – Dr. Vibhuti Pandya, University of Rajasthan (2019)
2. The Impact of the Corona Epidemic on Contemporary Art, Literature and Society – Dr. Vibhuti Pandya, Maharani Lakshmibai Govt. Girls College, Indore (2020)
3. Evolution of Indian Graphic Novels – Mr. Gautam Kumar Goswami, Amity University (2021)
4. Compositional Elements in Indian Modern Sculpture – Mr. Gautam Kumar Goswami, University of Rajasthan (2019)
5. Folk & Tribal Art of India: Future Prospects in Animation – Mr. Gaurav Chaudhary, Amity University (2021)
6. Exploring Mandana Art – An Approach to Jollification – Dr. Rishika Sharma, University of Rajasthan (2019)
7. Art and Technology – An Exploratory Study – Dr. Rishika Sharma, VGU, Jaipur (2019)
8. Use of Modern & Contemporary Indian Art in Animation and Multi-Media – Mr. Gaurav Chaudhary, Kurukshetra University (2014)
9. The Journey of Phad - A Folk Painting Style – Mr. Gaurav Chaudhary, Raja Mansingh Tomar Music & Arts University, Gwalior (2017)
10. Art, Entertainment and Innovation for Society: Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality – Mr. Gaurav Chaudhary, BIT Noida (2017)
11. Analysis of How Advertising Art Plays an Effective Role in Urban and Rural Prosperity – Dr. Rishi Pandey, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun (2021)
12. Conflict Between Artificial Intelligence and Traditional Designers: How AI Transforms the Design Process – Dr. Rishi Pandey (Springer Publication)

Departmental Projects done between Years 2019-2021 

1. Sequential Storytelling Project on Save Environment
2. Animation Short “Tuk-Tuk”
3. Claymation project on women struggle “Red”
4. Animation Short on Child’s Imagination “What If?”
5. Animation Short “Gold Digger”
6. Sequential Storytelling Project on Mobile Addiction
7. Short Animation experiment  “Loop”
8. Short Animation experiment  “Stop”
9. Game Concept Art “Arihant”
10. Art book Concept “ Espionage”
11. Animation Short “Corona kiKahani” A 2D short digital Cut Out Animation film made in RajasthaniPhad Painting style
12. Animation Short “Addiction”
13. Graphic Book “BarsoBadarwa”
14. 3D Assets “The Last Hope”
15. Short Animation Project “Marat”
16. Document- “Animation for Mental Health”
17. Set Design Project for Stopmotion “Modern Man”
18. Animation Pre-Production “Transgender?”
19. Concept art for Graphic Novel on Mahabharata  
20. Varity ( Graphic Novel)
21. Modern Man (Miniature environment creation)
22. Astradhari ( 3D game assets creation)
23. The smile behind (Miniature environment creation)
24. Arihant (Concept art for game)
25. Corona Ki Kahani, Bhopa- Bhopi Ki Zubani ( Animated 2D short film with Rajasthan Phad painting style )
26. Concept art for Graphic Novel on Mahabharata
27. THE GOLD DIGGER - Short Film
28. REGION OF ATTIKA - Realistic 3D Environment
29. REMOTE BASE CAMP -Stylised 3D Environment
30. 3D ASSETS MODELING - 3D Environment
31. OPEN SHIPYARD - 3D Environment
32. ZOMBIEVILLE - 3D Environment
33. BARSO BADARWA - Rooted to the suburban culture an adventurous journey in Pursuit of rain that the barren village(3D Environment)
34. The Last Hope - 3D Environment
35. Tuk-Tuk- A 2D animation short film
36. Paash- A Live action thriller short film
37. Loop- A Live action thriller short film
38. Stop-A Live action thriller short film
39. Corona Ki Kahani – Bhopa Bhopi ki zubani-A 2D short digital Cut out Animation film made in Rajasthani Phad Painting style
40. Barso Badarva-A 3D animation short film based on importance of water
41. Marat-A 2D animation short film portraying a real life story of a World War 2 Survivor and her estranged brother
42. Trans Gender- A motion comic based on the society's rejection of the Transgender people
43. Double Diamond-Re-branding
44. Kapas-Re-branding

Publications

1. Evolution of Indian Graphic Novels – Mr. Gautam Kumar Goswami, ICIVA’21, Amity University (ISBN: 978-81-94086-00-5)
2. Folk & Tribal Art of India: Future Prospects in Animation – Mr. Gaurav Chaudhary, ICIVA’21, Amity University (ISBN: 978-81-94086-00-5)
3. Role of Visual Art in Growth of Business through Digital Media in Present Era – Dr. Rishi Pandey, ICIVA’21, Amity University (ISBN: 978-81-94086-00-5)
4. Folk Art: A Legacy of Traditional Aesthetic Sensibility and Authenticity – Mandana Art – Dr. Rishika Sharma, Pal Arch Journal (2019)
5. Graphic Designs in Digital Marketing & Consumer Buying Behavior – Dr. Rishi Pandey, Journal of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai (ISSN: 0972-0766)
6. Meri Kahani Comics Ki Jubani – Dr. Vibhuti Pandya, Save the Children Foundation (2016)
7. Bal Shoshan Kya Hai…? – Dr. Vibhuti Pandya, Save the Children Foundation (2015)
8. Sajjanpur Ki Asha Aur Uchit Poshan – Dr. Vibhuti Pandya, Save the Children Foundation (2010)
9. Chakshush Kalaon Me Animation: Bhavishya Avam Sambhavnayen – Dr. Vibhuti Pandya, Panchshil Publisher (2016, ISBN: 978-81-7056-619-9)

State-of-the-Art Facilities

BIT Jaipur is committed to providing cutting-edge infrastructure to support research, innovation, and skill development in animation and multimedia.

Infrastructure at Animation & Multimedia Department:

1. High-Tech Computer Lab: Latest computers with graphic cards
2. 2D Animation Lab: Equipped with lightboxes for traditional animation
3. Apple iMac Studio: High-performance iMacs for VFX, compositing & editing
4. Digital Animation Tools: Electronic drawing tablets for digital production
5. Visual Effects Lab: Dedicated setup for high-end film production
6. Display Tablets: 24-inch digital screens for immersive design work
7. Industry-Standard Software:
8. Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Animate, Illustrator, InDesign, Character Animator (Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps) & other industry demad softwares. 

Student Activities & Clubs

BIT Jaipur fosters a vibrant creative community through student-led initiatives and industry collaborations.

Technical Clubs:

1. Animation Movie Club – Showcasing student films and industry classics
2. Animation Game Club – Exploring interactive storytelling through game design
3. Artist of the Month – Recognizing exceptional student artwork
4. Vibhor Gandhi Creative Contest – Annual competition for innovation in animation

Industry Associations:

1. Jaipur International Film Festival
2. Jaipur Kala Mela
3. Jaipur Kala Mahotsav

Achievements

At BIT Jaipur, we take immense pride in the outstanding accomplishments of our students, alumni, and faculty members. Here are some of our notable achievements:

1. Sonam Shekhawat (Alumni): Recipient of the prestigious Emmy Award (USA) for Animation Writing. She has successfully scripted over 100 episodes of Chhota Bheem and contributed to various film projects as a scriptwriter.
2. Dr. Vibhuti Pandya (Faculty): Selected as a Jury Member for the Jaipur International Film Festival Awards and New Delhi International Film Festival Awards in 2021 and 2022.
3. Ms. Joshita Sharma (Alumni, M.Sc. Animation Design): Awarded the India Book of Records for creating the largest National Emblem using thread and nails. Her artwork, measuring 16 feet x 9 feet, showcases the Lion Capital of Ashoka with ‘Satyamev Jayate’ using golden threads and iron nails.
4. Chandan Singh (Alumni): Runner-up at Student Short Film Festival (SSFF) 2021, organized by IDC, IIT Bombay. Out of 95 film entries, only two films were nominated in the Live Action Film category, and his project was among them.
5. Archee Vijayvargiya (Alumni, 2021): Secured 5th Rank All India in the National Institute of Design (NID) Entrance Exam.
6. Elvira Mishra (Alumni, 2021): Selected for higher studies at Glasgow University, one of the most prestigious institutions in the UK.

These achievements reflect our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering creativity in the field of animation and multimedia.

Why Choose BIT Jaipur for Animation & Multimedia?

1. State-of-the-art infrastructure with high-performance labs, Apple iMac systems, and industry-standard software like Adobe Creative Cloud.
2. Renowned faculty and industry collaborations ensuring quality education and career-oriented learning.
3. Real-world exposure through consultancy projects, workshops, and participation in national & international film festivals.
4. Hands-on training in animation, visual effects, game design, and digital storytelling.
5. Strong placement support with alumni excelling in leading animation studios and digital industries.

Join Us & Shape the Future of Animation!

BIT Jaipur invites you to embark on an exciting journey where creativity meets technology. Whether you dream of becoming an animator, a game designer, or a multimedia expert, we provide the perfect launchpad for your career.

Apply Now & Begin Your Creative Journey!

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Contact

Dr. Vibhuti Pandya
In-Charge
Department of Animation dn Multimedia
Birla Institute of Technology
Mesra, Off-Campus, Jaipur
27 Malviya Industrial Area, Jaipur – 302017
Email: ic_am_bitj@bitmesra.ac.in