Advanced Diploma in Animation Film Design at Design Skills Academy: overview
Design Skills Academy offers Advanced Diploma in Animation Film Design as a 1-2 year diploma degree. The total fee on record is ₹1.85 lakh – ₹3.52 lakh.
Expect to spend most of your time on design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects.
Design Skills Academy is a private institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Design Skills Academy — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.
What you study in Advanced Diploma in Animation Film Design
Most UGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.
Here that means design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects. Typical first jobs: designer roles in product, fashion, communication or UX.
The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Design Skills Academy for the current semester-wise plan.
Advanced Diploma in Animation Film Design fees at Design Skills Academy
The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to UGD programmes at Design Skills Academy as a group.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total course fee | ₹1.85 lakh – ₹3.52 lakh |
| Tuition fee | ₹1.85 lakh – ₹3.52 lakh |
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Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Design Skills Academy before you pay anything.
Advanced Diploma in Animation Film Design eligibility
To get into Advanced Diploma in Animation Film Design, you usually need Class 12 in any stream.
Admission to this kind of course is usually through UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Design Skills Academy's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.
How to get admission to Advanced Diploma in Animation Film Design at Design Skills Academy
In most years, admission follows these steps:
- Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
- Take UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT and keep your scorecard.
- Apply to Design Skills Academy or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
- Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.
Other UGD specialisations at Design Skills Academy
Design Skills Academy runs 13 UGD specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:
- Professional Diploma in Game, AR and VR Design
- Diploma in Composting
- Advanced Diploma in Communication Design
- Diploma in Graphic Design
- Advance Diploma in Game Design
- Diploma in Film and TV Production
- Diploma in Industrial Design Foundation
- Advanced Diploma in VFX
- Diploma in Game Asset Creation
- Diploma in Animation
- Advanced Diploma in Animation
- Diploma in Graphic and Web Design
Is Advanced Diploma in Animation Film Design at Design Skills Academy right for you?
Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:
- Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 1-2 years on it.
- Can you manage ₹1.85 lakh – ₹3.52 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
- What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
- How does Design Skills Academy compare with other colleges offering UGD?
Advanced Diploma in Animation Film Design at Design Skills Academy: FAQs
What is the fee for Advanced Diploma in Animation Film Design at Design Skills Academy?
The total fee on record for Advanced Diploma in Animation Film Design at Design Skills Academy is ₹1.85 lakh – ₹3.52 lakh. Hostel and other charges may be extra.
How long is Advanced Diploma in Animation Film Design at Design Skills Academy?
Advanced Diploma in Animation Film Design at Design Skills Academy is a 1-2 year full-time diploma course.
What is the eligibility for Advanced Diploma in Animation Film Design?
You usually need Class 12 in any stream. Admission is usually through UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT. Check the college's prospectus for this year's cut-off.
Which other UGD specialisations does Design Skills Academy offer?
Besides Advanced Diploma in Animation Film Design, Design Skills Academy offers Professional Diploma in Game, AR and VR Design, Diploma in Composting, Advanced Diploma in Communication Design, Diploma in Graphic Design, Advance Diploma in Game Design, Diploma in Film and TV Production, Diploma in Industrial Design Foundation and Advanced Diploma in VFX and 4 more.
Is Design Skills Academy a government or private college?
Design Skills Academy is a private institute.