Trivandrum - May 20, 2009: Arena Animation, the global leader in hi-end Animation & Multimedia Training will now offer a B.Sc. Degree in Multimedia and Animation, in coordination with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MS University) at its centre at Kesavadasapuram.

The course curriculum would include all modules from Arena Animation's flagship program - Arena Animation Academy Specialist Program (AAASP), and four mandatory modules from MS University viz. English Language, an elective 2^nd Language, as listed in the university prospectus and 2 papers of Soft Skills.

Speaking at the Press Conference, Mr. Easo Thampy Mathew, General Manager & Zonal Sales Head, Aptech Limited, said "Multimedia & Animation is one of the fastest growing and high paying career options today. The demand for animators has increased greatly due to fast-paced developments in sectors like high-tech digital media and 3D animation. A university Degree in Multimedia & Animation backed by Arena's expertise and experience of 13 years in disseminating quality training across 15 countries makes it a power packed combination which will enhance the employability of the students manifold, opening up a world of opportunities for them in this sphere."

Some out of the basket thought process………………. Facts & Snaps of Vodafone Adv – ZOOZOO character in its making.

No, they aren’t animated characters. They are human beings who were made to wear body suits. “The design of the characters is such that one gets fooled into thinking it is animation,” shrugs Rao, which was indeed the very illusion that had to be created. “In a sense, it is ‘live’ animation!” he quips, referring to the fact that it was all shot live.

Prakash Varma, ad filmmaker, Nirvana Films, has directed the commercials, and reveals that the Zoozoos were a big challenge to create. The practical aspects of how they will move, talk, gesticulate and emote were very important. Essentially, costume design and artwork were crucial elements. 

“It took me three weeks of pre-production to understand how it will work,” says Varma. There were two fabrics that were considered for the body suits, and one was rejected for it had too many wrinkles and was shiny. The wrinkles would have shown when the characters moved, thereby shattering the illusion of animation. “So we chose the more practical, thicker fabric,” Varma explains.

The production team divided the outfit into two parts: the body and the head. The body part of the outfit was stuffed with foam in some places, while the head was attached separately. To make it look bigger than a human head, a harder material called Perspex was used, which in turn was stuffed with foam (with scope for ventilation).

 Kochi: May 5, 2009: Ian Livingstone world renowned animation and gaming expert, will be in Kochi, to present Perspectives, a seminar on ‘Animation in India: Future & Careers’. Perspectives is a series of nation-wide seminars, organized by Arena Animation , 5 global leader in hi-end animation training.  Perspectives will be held in Kochi on 6th May, 2009 at Sree Rama varma Club Hall, D.H. Road, Ernakulum from 11 am to 1 pm. Livingstone has been invited to India to present a series of nation-wide seminars and also to felicitate winners of ‘Golden Cursor Animation Awards,’ which is scheduled on 8th May, 2009 in Mumbai.  Ian Livingstone, Co-founder og Games Workshop was awarded with BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards for outstanding contribution to the community and Order of the British Empire, for "Services to the Computer Games Industry" in 2006. 

Chennai: Arena Animation, the global leader in high-end Animation & Multimedia Training will now offer a B.Sc. Degree in Multimedia and Animation, in coordination with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MS University). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed between Arena Animation and MS University today in Chennai.

The course curriculum would include all modules from Arena Animation’s flagship program – Arena Animation Academy Specialist Program (AAASP), and four mandatory modules from MS University viz. English Language, an elective 2nd Language, as listed in the university prospectus and 2 papers of Soft Skills.

Mr. Ninad Karpe - CEO & MD, Aptech Ltd. and Prof. Dr. Manikumar K A., Registrar M.S. University Exchanging the agreements

 

Starting from Left: Prof: Murugaiyan, Syndicate member M.S University, Prof. P.Viajayakumar, Syndicate member M.S University, Prof: Dr. Manikumar K A. Registrar -M.S. University, Mr. Ninad Karpe - CEO & MD, Aptech Ltd., Prof: Dr. R.T. Sabapathi Mohan, Vice Chancellor M.S.University, Mr. Anuj Kacker, Global Head, Arena

Kesavadasapuram Arena bagged Excellence award consecutively for the 7th year. The award was presented by Mr. Ninad Karpe, MD & CEO of APTECH LTD, during the annual business meet held at Cherai Beach Resort, Kochi. "I am truly honored to receive this award, and to do so on behalf of the entire Kesavadasapuram Arena family. This become possible only because of the sheer hardwork and dedication of my team. Our Simplify, Innovate, Grow plan called for new people, new processes, and new ideas and for the dismantling of many of the institutions and patterns of the past. I also thank whole student community for showing interest on us", CEO of Arena said.

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