Overview
The Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA) in Animation and Game Art is a four-year undergraduate program that merges artistic creativity with digital technology to produce skilled visual storytellers and game designers. It equips students with the conceptual and technical expertise to create high-quality animations, characters, and immersive gaming experiences.
The curriculum encompasses Drawing Fundamentals, Visual Design, 2D & 3D Animation, Character Modeling, Storyboarding, Game Design Principles, and Motion Graphics. Advanced courses in Visual Effects (VFX), Digital Sculpting, and Interactive Media expose students to industry-standard tools and production workflows.
Students gain professional experience through studio-based projects, portfolio development, internships, and collaborations with animation and gaming studios.
Graduates can explore careers as 2D/3D Animators, Game Artists, Concept Designers, VFX Artists, or pursue entrepreneurial ventures in media, gaming, and entertainment industries.
The BVA – Animation and Game Art program unleashes creative imagination through technology, preparing students to bring stories and worlds to life.
Eligibility for Admission
A candidate who has passed two years Pre-University Examination conducted by the Pre-University Education Board in the State of Karnataka or any other examination considered as equivalent thereto shall be eligible for admission to these programmes.
Fees Structure
| PROGRAMME | STUDENT CATEGORY | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BVA | STUDENTS FROM PU BOARD KARNATAKA | STUDENTS FROM OTHER BOARDS CISCE, CBSE, IGCSE | STUDENTS FROM OTHER STATES | NRI STUDENTS |
| 1st YEAR | 71,000.00 | 76,000.00 | 1,01,000.00 | 1,39,000.00 |
| 2nd YEAR | 78,000.00 | 78,000.00 | 78,000.00 | 78,000.00 |
| 3rd YEAR | 86,000.00 | 86,000.00 | 86,000.00 | 86,000.00 |
| 4th YEAR | 95,000.00 | 95,000.00 | 95,000.00 | 95,000.00 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 3,30,000.00 | 3,35,000.00 | 3,60,000.00 | 3,98,000.00 |
Future prospects
Job opportunities
- Animator
- Game Artist
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Character Designer
- UI/UX Designer
- Visual Effects (VFX) Artist
Higher Education Opportunities
- Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
- M.Des (Animation / Game Design / UI/UX)
- PG Diploma in VFX / Animation
Outcomes
a. To build strong artistic foundations in drawing, visual design, color theory, and storytelling, enabling students to create compelling visual narratives.
b. To develop advanced technical skills in 2D/3D animation, character design, digital sculpting, and game art using industry-standard software and tools.
c. To nurture creativity and innovation by encouraging original ideas, experimentation, and imaginative problem-solving in animation and game production.
d. To provide hands-on experience in production pipelines including storyboarding, modeling, rigging, texturing, lighting, rendering, compositing, and game asset development.
e. To enhance understanding of game design principles such as gameplay mechanics, level design, character dynamics, user interaction, and immersive world-building.
f. To prepare students for industry environments through professional projects, internships, collaborative studio work, and portfolio building aligned with current market requirements.
g. To foster ability in digital content creation and multimedia communication across animation, gaming, VFX, motion graphics, and interactive media platforms.
h. To strengthen entrepreneurship and freelancing skills by promoting independent production, creative startups, and business-oriented thinking in digital arts.
i. To prepare graduates for diverse career paths including Animator, Game Artist, Concept Artist, VFX Artist, Motion Graphics Designer, Character Designer, and 3D Generalist in entertainment and media industries.
j. To instill professional work ethics including teamwork, discipline, time management, and respect for intellectual property and cultural sensitivity in creative production.