I chose Chandigarh University for my MSc in Multimedia and Animation. Therefore, I can only tell you about my university.
CU offers a good curriculum for MSc. in Multimedia and Animation. The course duration is 2 years in total. In this duration, you’ll receive foundational knowledge in the first semester, and the next two semesters will be about intense 3D project-oriented training under industry experts. In the last semester, you’ll get to work on an extensive live project. In the 2nd semester of your degree, you can opt for any one elective out of these four- 3D Animation, VFX, Advertising, and Documentary Filmmaking.
This course is designed to offer appropriate knowledge for a career in the animation & multimedia industry. Through this course at Chandigarh University, you’ll learn about animation design & visual effects and the subsequent application to 3D modelling, character animation, character rigging, texture and lighting, visual effects, etc.
The practical training in this course at CU mirrors the working of professional animation and visual effects houses. You’ll receive this training in state-of-the-art laboratories which have a one-on-one student-to-machine ratio. This training follows global industry standards in animation and visual effects. The software applications used for this course are Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Max, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Z-Brush, Corel Draw and Fusion.
Based on these factors, I can guarantee that you will enjoy learning Multimedia and Animation at Chandigarh University. Thus, I would recommend you choose Chandigarh University over LPU for an MSc in Multimedia and Animation.
Both universities have their strengths. CU focuses on animation and multimedia technology, while LPU offers a broader range of programs. Consider your specific interests and career goals when choosing between the two.
M.Sc in multimedia and animation familiarizes students with practical training to work in a professional environment. This course provides knowledge of various topics like Animation Design and Visual effects, Character Animation, Character Rigging, Texture and Lighting, Visual Effects, etc. Students are trained in industry standard animation techniques and visual effects software applications like Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Autodesk Maya, Max, Z-Brush, Corel Draw and Fusion.
The table given below gives a brief overview of both the institutes:
Categories |
Chandigarh University |
Lovely Professional University |
Course Duration |
2 years (4 semesters) |
2 years (4 semesters) |
Semester Fee |
38,000 |
78,000 |
Placement Percentage |
85% |
55% |
Highest Salary Package |
15 LPA |
11 LPA |
Average Salary Package |
6-7 LPA |
6 LPA |
Recruiting Companies |
Prime Focus, Disney India, Tech Mahindra, Digitoonz, Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, etc. |
Maya Entertainment Ltd., Pentamedia Graphics, Crest Animation Studios, Toonz Animation India, UTV Toonz, Heart Entertainment Ltd., Padmalaya Telefilms, etc. |
Chandigarh University is a popular institution providing students with proper professional and academic excellence. MSc. in Multimedia and Animation is a two year full time course. It includes the following:
There are four electives students can choose from in their second year. It includes: 3D Animation; VFX; Advertising and Documentary Filmmaking.
Lovely Professional University teaches excellence and professionalism and provides students with the highest quality of education. The M.Sc in Design - Multimedia is a two year program (4 semesters).
Career opportunities at Lovely Professional University are very high. It includes modeling, rigging, VFX technicians, lighting and texturing artists, 3D animators, camera trackers and compositors, also individual entrepreneurship. Students wanting to start their career can work as graphic designers, illustrators, comic artists, pre-press artists and educators before joining any leading company.
Chandigarh University is preferred by students because of the placements, faculty and affordability. Lovely Professional University is a much costlier institute. Good career opportunities are also provided by this institute but due to its fees, students often prefer Chandigarh University.