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Press Release
Arena Animation to offer B.Sc. in Multimedia & Animation
Program in association with MS University
16 April, 2009
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
Speaking at the Press Conference, Mr. Ninad Karpe, CEO & MD, 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."
Announcing the program, Professor Dr. R.T. Sabapathy Mohan, Vice Chancellor, MS University, said, "India has tremendous opportunity to be an animation outsourced country. This degree program in Multimedia & Animation has been launched thoughtfully and intime by MS University and Arena Animation to enable students to be part of the growing animation industry. With this MOU, students will have an opportunity to take up a degree in this field and attain the desired level of proficiency to face the competitive global market."
The newly-launched joint program will be made available across the country at select Arena Animation centres. Arena will follow the SILM (Students Integrated Learning Model) for the training. It will be a three year MSU course, with 90 credits as per University norms. All the examinations will be conducted online & facilitated by Aptech Ltd.
About Arena Animation:
Arena Animation is a Pioneer, Trendsetter and Global Leader in Animation education. Arena has an extensive network of centers & has trained over 2,50,000 students globally since its inception in 1996.
Arena offers industry relevant courses on Animation & Multimedia to students aspiring for global careers in this New Age industry. It trains students as well as professionals in the latest industry relevant courses backed by alliances with world leaders, a world-class faculty and the latest technical educational tools.
Arena’s students are placed as Graphic Designers, Web Designers, 2D/3D Animators, 2D/3D Designers, AV Editors, Technical Trainers, 3D Modelers, Multimedia Programmers, Compositors, Visualizers, Content Developers and Pre and Post Production executives in blue chip animation studios and entertainment companies like Prime Focus, Rhythm & Hues Studios, Crest Animation Studios, EFX, UTV Toons, Toonz Animation, Nipuna Services, Prasad Studio, Colour Chips, Ramoji Film City, Green Gold Animation, DQ Entertainment, Paprikaas Animation Studios, UshaKiron TV, Sony TV, Google India, NDTV, TOI, DD Sports, Discovery Channel, Divya Bhaskar, Asianet Satellite Communications, ETV, NDTV, Zee Sports and Zee TV to name a few
For further information please visit www.arena-multimedia.com
About Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU):
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University was established in 1990, as per the Act 31 of 1990 by the Government of Tamil Nadu, as a Teaching-cum-affiliating University. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
About eighty thousand students are studying in the various University Departments and the eighty affiliated colleges including two constituent colleges. MSU is one of the pioneer institutions that offers Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS). The courses and research programmes offered by the University have been carefully chosen after considering the contemporary times. The University Departments offer M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes (Full time and Part time) in addition to regular P. G. Programmes.
For further information please visit www.msuniversity.org.in
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