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Animation · VFX · Gaming

Animation & VFX

Bring imagination to life — learn 3D Animation and Visual Effects the way real studios work.

Industry-oriented, studio-style training for one of India's fastest-growing creative industries.

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Degree + DiplomasStructured programmes
Studio PipelinePractical-first learning
Showreel ReadyPortfolio-led graduation
Animation storyboards, character studies and colour scripts
Frame by frame.Build worlds, shape characters and bend reality one pixel at a time.
Bring imagination to life

Learn The Craft. Work The Pipeline.

Animation and Visual Effects turn imagination into images the world can see — from a character's first breath of motion to a blockbuster's most impossible shot. At Lakhotia College of Design, we train students to do both: build worlds frame by frame, and bend reality one pixel at a time.

As one of the few institutions in Hyderabad offering degree and diploma programmes in this space — not just short-term certificate training — our department is built around a practical, studio-oriented curriculum.

Every course follows the way a real production pipeline runs: hands-on, project-based and lab-driven from day one, so students leave with both a skillset and a portfolio that can open doors.

  • Lab-driven from day one
  • Production-style briefs
  • Portfolio-first outcomes
Diploma & degree programmes

Choose Your Route Into Animation & VFX

Four structured pathways designed around where you want to go and how deeply you want to train.

Degree programme in 3D animation and VFXAffiliation in progress

B.Sc in 3D Animation and VFX

Our flagship 3-year degree programme in 3D Animation and Visual Effects. Full curriculum will be published once finalized by the affiliating university.

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3D character animation turntable1 Year

Diploma in 3D Animation

Master modeling, texturing, rigging, character animation and lighting through practical studio training, and graduate with a professional showreel.

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Visual effects compositing layers1 Year

Diploma in Visual Effects (VFX)

Learn the VFX pipeline from tracking and compositing to simulation and color grading, and build a portfolio-ready VFX reel through hands-on production practice.

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Combined animation and VFX dual pipeline2 Years

Advanced Diploma in 3D Animation and VFX

A deeper, dual-pipeline programme combining 3D Animation and VFX in one advanced credential, ending in an integrated showreel.

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Career paths

Where This Course Can Take You

An Animation & VFX education opens more than one door. Follow the part of the pipeline that matches how you think and create.

Animation motion arc with keyframes

2D/3D Animator

Bring characters and objects to life through motion.

Character rig with joint controls

Character Rigger

Build the control systems animators use to move characters.

Compositing layers merging into a final frame

VFX Compositor

Combine live action, CG and effects into a final shot.

Film frame with tracking markers

Roto / Tracking Artist

Prepare, clean and track footage for VFX work.

Material preview spheres under studio light

Texturing & Lighting Artist

Give 3D models surface detail and a cinematic look.

Fire, smoke and water simulation

FX / Simulation Artist

Create fire, smoke, water and particle effects.

Digital matte painting on an easel

Matte Painter

Build digital environments and set extensions.

Animated shapes moving along a timeline

Motion Graphics Designer

Animate graphics for broadcast, advertising and digital.

Game controller with a cinematic clapperboard

Game Cinematics Artist

Create cinematic sequences for the gaming industry.

Independent studio workstation

Studio Owner / Freelancer

Build an independent practice, reel and reputation.

Film & Television Gaming Advertising & Motion Design OTT & Streaming Broadcast Production
Campus life

Life At Lakhotia

Beyond the render queue — student showcases, festival screenings, cross-department collaborations and a culture built around creative work getting made, not just studied.

Students reviewing character animation in a studio labStudio labs & critique
Digital character sculpting on a pen displayHands-on character work
Artists comparing green screen footage with a final compositeVFX production practice
Student animation showreel screeningShowreel screenings & showcases
What we teach

Curriculum & Specializations

Both core pipelines, taught through hands-on lab work and real project briefs — not lectures alone.

  • Drawing & Visual Language
  • Principles of Animation
  • 3D Modeling
  • Texturing & UV Mapping
  • Digital Sculpting
  • Rigging
  • Character Animation
  • Lighting, Shading & Rendering
  • Camera & Cinematography
Software & industry tools

Learn The Tools The Industry Actually Uses

Professional-grade applications across the full production toolkit — described by capability, without software brand endorsements.

3D Modeling & Sculpting

Shape production-ready characters, props and environments.

Texturing & Surfacing

Build detailed materials and believable surfaces.

Rigging & Animation

Create controls and expressive character movement.

Lighting & Rendering

Turn technical scenes into cinematic final images.

Compositing

Integrate live action, CG and effects into final shots.

Advanced Simulation

Create fire, smoke, water and particle systems.

Editing & Motion Graphics

Cut, grade and package work for presentation.

Studio pipeline training

Learn The Way Real Studios Work

Every artist's output feeds the next stage. Our curriculum teaches the connected production pipeline, not software tutorials in isolation.

Concept
Modeling
Texturing
Rigging
Animation / Simulation
Lighting & Render
Compositing
Final Delivery

Studio-style labs, not lecture halls

The majority of class time is hands-on work in a lab setting, directly inside the production tools.

Real project briefs

Production-style assignments modeled on actual studio workflows rather than generic exercises.

Checkpoint reviews

Instructor critique at the end of every subject block creates professional feedback habits.

Capstone showreels

Every semester builds a portfolio piece, culminating in a polished presentation-ready reel.

Launch yourself

From Student To Professional

Three ways we help you move into the animation, VFX, gaming and media industries.

Internship placement handshake and studio pass

Internship Support

Industry internship support during the programme to build real studio-floor experience before graduation.

Career progression through placement support

Placement Support

Dedicated assistance connecting graduates with animation, VFX, gaming and media studios.

Launching an independent studio practice

Entrepreneurship Support

Guidance for freelancing or launching an independent studio, from portfolio positioning to client basics.

Artist developing a detailed 3D character for a showreel
Showreel & portfolio studio

Leave With A Reel, Not Just A Certificate

In this industry, your reel is your resume. Every semester builds toward a portfolio piece, and every programme ends in a final capstone showreel — produced, polished and presentation-ready with dedicated studio time and instructor mentorship.

Portfolio-first graduation
Graduating students watching a showreel screening
Signature showcase

Student Showreel Screening

Our signature end-of-year event — a public screening of graduating students' showreels in front of peers, faculty and invited industry guests. A real audience, a real deadline and a real portfolio moment before students step into the industry.

Study in Hyderabad

Animation & VFX Colleges In Hyderabad

Hyderabad's Animation and VFX training landscape has traditionally been dominated by short-term certificate and vocational training centres. Lakhotia College of Design takes a different approach — offering structured diploma, advanced diploma and degree programmes in 3D Animation and VFX, built around an industry-oriented, studio-style teaching methodology rather than software-only training.

India's Animation, VFX, Gaming and Comics sector is one of the fastest-growing segments of the country's creative economy, backed by policy support and rising global demand for Indian production and post-production talent.

For students seeking an animation course in Hyderabad or VFX diploma in Hyderabad for film, television, gaming, advertising or OTT content, Lakhotia offers practical, project-based training, studio-pipeline methodology and a portfolio-first approach — alongside established Fashion, Interior, Graphic and Product Design departments.

Industry demand

Career Options In Animation & VFX

The Demand Is Real, And Growing

India's AVGC sector continues to expand through global outsourcing, a growing domestic gaming market, streaming content and dedicated policy support. This creates pathways across film, television, gaming, advertising and digital media — both as an employed studio artist and, later, as an independent creator.

What You Can Actually Do

  • 2D/3D Animator
  • Character Rigger
  • VFX Compositor
  • Roto/Paint Artist
  • Texturing Artist
  • FX/Simulation Artist
  • Matte Painter
  • Motion Designer
  • Game Cinematics Artist
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Pipeline Coordinator
  • Independent Creator

These roles exist in animation studios, VFX houses, gaming companies, advertising agencies, broadcast networks and OTT production pipelines in India and internationally. With a strong reel and reputation, graduates may also freelance or build their own production studios.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Diploma and the Advanced Diploma?

The 1-year diplomas each focus on a single pipeline. The 2-year Advanced Diploma covers both pipelines in depth and ends in an integrated Animation + VFX showreel.

Do I need a prior art or drawing background to apply?

No prior professional experience is required. Each programme begins with drawing and visual-language foundations before software and pipeline training.

What software will I learn?

Students train on professional-grade tools across 3D modeling, sculpting, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering, compositing, simulation, editing and motion graphics.

Is the B.Sc in 3D Animation and VFX available now?

The B.Sc programme is in the process of university affiliation. Full curriculum details will be published once the affiliating university finalizes the syllabus.

What kind of projects will I work on?

Students complete production-style briefs from concept through final delivery. Every semester builds toward a portfolio piece and the programme culminates in a capstone showreel.

Does Lakhotia offer placement support?

Yes. The department supports internships during the programme and placement connections with animation, VFX, gaming and media studios, plus guidance for freelance paths.

Where is the Animation & VFX department located?

Campus and lab location details will be published here once confirmed. Please contact admissions for the current location.

How do I apply?

Use the Apply Now button below to open the admissions page, or contact the admissions team to discuss the right programme for you.

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