The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree program in Animation Design offers a practical and theoretical exploration of animation across various experimental visual media. Combining academic knowledge with hands-on experience, this program aims to equip students with the necessary tools for success in the animation field.
Students in this program actively engage in research, creative thinking, and the production of animated content for various screens. They delve into the world of animation, gathering information, generating concepts, and honing their skills in screenplay writing, storyboarding, character design, and expression. Through intensive studio-based study, students bring their ideas to life through animation, actively participating in the creative process.
The curriculum covers a wide range of animation techniques, artistic skills, and technical production methods. Animation is viewed as more than just moving images; it is a powerful medium of communication that allows for clear and compelling ideas to be conveyed. Students explore the art of storytelling through animation, mastering the techniques that breathe life into narratives on the screen. The program emphasizes infusing animations with emotion, meaning, and visual poetry to leave a lasting impact on audiences.
At SDAAT, the Bachelor of Animation Design program ensures that students are prepared to embrace change and transform challenges into opportunities. They explore the ever-evolving landscape of technology, techniques, and storytelling trends, enabling them to stay at the forefront of the animation industry.
The School will provide career connections. To gain professional experience, it is mandatory for students to complete an internship within the industry.
Following are the employment opportunities that can be made available to animation designers from SDAAT.
Course |
Code |
Title of Course |
Credit Hrs. |
ICC |
SS-111 |
Islamic Studies |
2(2-0) |
IEC |
MGT-262 |
Entrepreneurship |
3(3-0) |
FON |
DAA –131 |
Storytelling |
2(2-0) |
DAA –141 |
Introduction to Digital Media, Film & TV |
2(2-0) |
|
DAA-132 |
Design Thinking |
2(2-0) |
|
DCC |
DAA – 103 |
Drawing-I |
2(0-2) |
DAA – 122 |
Digital Tools-I |
3(0-3) |
|
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
16(11-5) |
ANIMATION DESIGN YEAR 1 – SEMESTER-2 |
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Course |
Code |
Title of Course |
Credit Hrs. |
ICC |
SS-IST-111 |
Islamic Studies |
2(2-0) |
IEC |
MGT-ENT-262 |
Entrepreneurship |
3(3-0) |
FON |
DAA –131 |
Storytelling |
2(2-0) |
DAA –141 |
Introduction to Digital Media, Film & TV |
2(2-0) |
|
DAA-132 |
Design Thinking |
2(2-0) |
|
DCC |
DAA – 104 |
Drawing-I |
2(0-2) |
DAA – 122 |
Digital Tools-I |
3(0-3) |
|
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
16(11-5) |
Course |
Code |
Title of Course |
Credit Hrs. |
ICC |
SS- 200 |
Technical and Business Writing |
3(3-0) |
MTH-101 |
Mathematics for Art & Design |
3(3-0) |
|
FON |
DAA – 201 |
Drafting |
2(0-2) |
DAA – 241 |
Fundamental of Photography |
2(0-2) |
|
DCC |
DAA – 202 |
Drawing-II |
2(0-2) |
GAD 251 |
History of Game and Animation |
2(2-0) |
|
GAD- 221 |
Digital Tools-II |
3(0-3) |
|
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
17(8-9) |
Course |
Code |
Title of Course |
Credit Hrs. |
ICC |
COMP-111 |
Programming Fundamental |
4(3-1) |
IEC |
COMP-471 |
Project Management |
3(3-0) |
DCC |
AND-211 |
Animation Design Studio-I |
3(0-3) |
GAD-203 |
Drawing-III |
2(0-2) |
|
DAA –231 |
Visual Storytelling |
2(1-1) |
|
AND-222 |
Animation Digital Tools-III |
3(0-3) |
|
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
17(7-10) |
Course |
Code |
Title of Course |
Credit Hrs. |
IEC |
SS-821 |
Research Methods & Report Writing |
2(2-0) |
DCC |
AND- 311 |
Animation Design Studio-II |
3(0-3) |
GAF- 323 |
Digital Sound and Music |
3(0-3) |
|
AND-321 |
Animation Digital Tools-IV |
3(0-3) |
|
|
FAD- 332 |
Screenplay Writing |
3(3-0) |
DEC |
Select 1 courses from the list of Degree Elective Courses worth 2Credit Hrs. |
2(0-2) |
|
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
16(5-11) |
Course |
Code |
Title of Course |
Credit Hrs. |
IEC |
DAA-206 |
Marketing |
2(2-0) |
ICC |
SS-310 |
Professional Ethics |
3(3-0) |
DCC |
AND-312 |
Animation Design Studio-III |
3(0-3) |
AND-322 |
Animation Digital Tools-V |
3(0-3) |
|
DAA – 351 |
Copyrights, Contract and Media Laws |
3(0-3) |
|
GAD- 331 |
Digital Culture |
2(2-0) |
|
DEC |
Select 1 course from the list of Degree Elective Courses worth 2 Credit Hrs. |
2(0-2) |
|
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
18(7-11) |
Course |
Code |
Title of Course |
Credit Hrs. |
IEC |
SS-220 |
Organizational Behavior |
3(3-0) |
DCC |
AND- 468 |
Animation Design Project-I |
6(2-4) |
|
AND-411 |
Animation Design Studio-IV |
3(0-3) |
DEC |
Select 1 or 2 courses from the list of Degree Elective Courses worth 4 Credit Hrs. |
4(0-4) |
|
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
16(5-11) |
Course |
Code |
Title of Course |
Credit Hrs. |
DCC |
AND-469 |
Animation Design Project-II |
9(2-7) |
AND-412 |
Animation Design Studio-V |
3(0-3) |
|
DEC |
Select 1 course from the list of Degree Elective Courses worth 3 Credit Hrs. |
3(3-0) |
|
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
15(5-10) |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS IN 8 SEMESTERS |
132(57-75) |
Animators, Game Designers, Filmmakers, Architects, Fashion Designers, Textile Designers, Film editors, Director of Photography, film Directors, Art and Design Teachers, Character Designers, Art Directors, Visualizers, and most of all Entrepreneurs.
SDAAT is making efforts to find partners from the field to work on collaborative projects. The school will organize an Annual Industry Day to bring different companies and individuals from the industry in the school, to see the student’s work, thus helping find financial support for the student projects. These activities will expose students to market trends and link them to the professional industry.
The focus of these multi-purpose partnerships is to develop creative and innovative collaborations between students and the industry experts to enrich both students’ learning skills through exposure working with experts in the field and initiate collaborative projects to develop the market-access of experts in building their businesses.
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Custom Design buildings spread over 100 Acres of land containing all the necessary facilities with special focus on safety and security of the students. Hostel facility is also available for boys and girls. 24/7 internet facility on the campus is available for students to do their research and assignments along with sports facilities.
We don’t just give students an education and experiences that set them up for success in a career. We help them succeed in their career to discover a field they’re passionate about and dare to lead it.