Introduction to Media and Entertainment Industry
We all know that the world has become a global village. Everyone is connected with each other through the internet and social media. Activities irrespective of the genres are now being carried out by using different media and channels.For instance, businesses are being operated, jobs are being done, all through the web. Automatically, this has raised the demand for media and entertainment as well. The industry is on the rise and has seen innumerable changes over the period of time. Because of all these reasons students started looking for making their career in multimedia and animation.
If stats are to be believed, 93% of YouTube viewers watch content in Hindi or another regional language.
Indians spent about 1.9 bn+ hours on online sports. This is the most time spent by the people in the world.
Gone are the times when media and entertainment were just limited to certain jobs and roles. Now, there are ample opportunities to grow and excel. For instance, multimedia, animation, gaming, and VFX.
If we go by the report released by EY, organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the media and entertainment industry has grown 20% to reach INR 2.1 trillion ($26 billion) in 2022. A growth of 10% has been seen since 2019.
Here’s The Good News!
The best part is that the media and entertainment industry is expected to grow to about $55-70 Bn by 2030 at 10-12% CAGR, led by OTT, Animation, Gaming, and VFX.
Scope of Multimedia, Animation, VFX & Gaming
The truth is a career in multimedia and animation, irrespective of the nation you live in. The scope is wider and higher. We mean it! Just look around yourself, the applications you use, the social media platforms you are active on, and the content you see all are part of media and entertainment. This industry without any doubt will stay recession-proof for the times to come.
Right from the graphics you see to reels, videos, and effects, all are part of animation, video editing, VFX, gaming, etc. The industry is rising because of the advancements coming in. For instance, earlier there was 2d animation, now 3d has come up and VFX is getting popular and in demand. So, there are a lot of jobs as well as challenges it has brought with itself.
The industry is innovative, creative, and artistic. If we talk about animation, globally, the industry is huge and there is a great scope for you to excel and make your mark. The profession of animator is quite lucrative and satisfying.
Types of Roles, Salaries, Responsibilities in Multimedia & Design
Let’s see the roles that you can engage yourself in while being in multimedia along with their responsibilities and salary packages.
Graphic Designer
- Average Salary: $45,000 to $75,000 per year
- Responsibilities: Creating visual designs, logos, illustrations, and layouts for digital as well as print media.
Web Designer
- Average Salary: $50,000 to $80,000 per year
- Responsibilities: Designing and creating websites that are visually appealing and user-friendly. The role will also include graphics, layouts, and interactive elements.
User Experience (UX) Designer
- Average Salary: $65,000 to $100,000 per year
- Responsibilities: Focusing on increasing user satisfaction by working on and improving the user experience for digital products.
User Interface (UI) Designer
- Average Salary: $60,000 to $95,000 per year
- Responsibilities: Designing the interface which includes the visual elements and overall look and feel of digital interfaces, such as buttons, icons, menus, and other interactive elements.
Motion Graphics Designer
- Average Salary: $55,000 to $90,000 per year
- Responsibilities: Creating animated visuals, motion graphics, and special effects for websites and social media platforms.
Art Director
- Average Salary: $70,000 to $120,000 per year
- Responsibilities: To look after the visual style and creative direction of multimedia projects, team management design, and ensuring consistency and quality in the final project.
Multimedia Animator
- Average Salary: $50,000 to $85,000 per year
- Responsibilities: Producing 2D and 3D animations, motion graphics for films, advertising, visual effects, video games, and other multimedia applications.
Video Editor
- Average Salary: $45,000 to $75,000 per year
- Responsibilities: Arranging and editing video footage, effects, adding transitions, and audio to create polished and engaging final videos.
**Important Note: The salaries mentioned above are the basic or the approximate beginner’s salaries. These can vary based on many other factors such as location, the company, experience, personal skills, and the industry.
Types of Roles in Animation with Their Average Salaries
Let’s see the different roles you can go for.
Animator
- Junior Animator: $40,000 – $60,000 per year
- Mid-level Animator: $60,000 – $80,000 per year
- Senior Animator: $80,000 – $120,000+ per year
Character Designer
- Junior Character Designer: $40,000 – $60,000 per year
- Mid-level Character Designer: $60,000 – $80,000 per year
- Senior Character Designer: $80,000 – $120,000+ per year
Storyboard Artist
- Junior Storyboard Artist: $40,000 – $60,000 per year
- Mid-level Storyboard Artist: $60,000 – $80,000 per year
- Senior Storyboard Artist: $80,000 – $120,000+ per year
3D Modeler
- Junior 3D Modeler: $40,000 – $60,000 per year
- Mid-level 3D Modeler: $60,000 – $80,000 per year
- Senior 3D Modeler: $80,000 – $120,000+ per year
Texture Artist
- Junior Texture Artist: $40,000 – $60,000 per year
- Mid-level Texture Artist: $60,000 – $80,000 per year
- Senior Texture Artist: $80,000 – $120,000+ per year
Effects Artist
- Junior Effects Artist: $40,000 – $60,000 per year
- Mid-level Effects Artist: $60,000 – $80,000 per year
- Senior Effects Artist: $80,000 – $120,000+ per year
Animation Director
- Animation Director: $80,000 – $150,000+ per year
Art Director
- Art Director: $80,000 – $150,000+ per year
Producer
- Animation Producer: $60,000 – $150,000+ per year
Lighting Artist
- Responsibilities: Creating and setting up lighting in a manner to build the desired mood, put emphasis, and create a certain atmosphere. Lighting artists are responsible for establishing the lighting conditions and enhancing the visual storytelling and aesthetics of the entire animation.
- Average Salary: $30,000 to $50,000 per year.
Background Artist
- Responsibilities: Creating the background visuals and different environments for the animation. Paint the settings in such a way that establishes the atmosphere, mood, and details of the world.
- Average Salary: $30,000 to $50,000 per year.
Sound Designer
- Responsibilities: Designing and using the sound effects, overall audio elements, and background music for the animation.
- Average Salary: $50,000 to $70,000 per year.
Types of Roles in the VFX Industry with Average Salaries
Here are some roles in VFX along with their average salaries. Let’s see:
VFX Artist
- Average Salary: $50,000 to $90,000 per year
- Responsibilities: Creating visual effects by using tools, such as texturing, 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and compositing. VFX artists are also responsible for working on elements such as explosions, environments, and creatures.
VFX Supervisor
- Average Salary: $80,000 to $150,000 per year
- Responsibilities: To look after the complete VFX production process, right from pre-production planning to the post-production stage. VFX supervisors are responsible for collaborating with production teams, directors, and VFX artists to ensure the better alignment of visual effects with the creative vision of the project.
Compositor
- Average Salary: $60,000 to $100,000 per year
- Responsibilities: To integrate different visual elements, like computer-generated imagery (CGI), special effects, and live-action footage, to create realistic final images. Compositors also have to look after the color grading, masking, layering, and adding effects to achieve the desired look.
3D Modeler
- Average Salary: $55,000 to $95,000 per year
- Responsibilities: Designing and creating 3D models of characters, environments, and objects. 3D modelers are also required to focus on other aspects such as texturing, sculpting, and rigging digital assets for VFX shots.
Animator
- Average Salary: $50,000 to $90,000 per year
- Responsibilities: Bringing creatures, characters, or objects to life through movement through skills such as keyframing, motion captures, or procedural animations.
Lighting Artist
- Average Salary: $55,000 to $100,000 per year
- Responsibilities: Setting up and refining lighting and shading for VFX shots to achieve the desired mood, atmosphere, and realism by using virtual light sources, reflections, and shadows to enhance the visual quality of scenes.
FX Artist
- Average Salary: $60,000 to $110,000 per year
- Responsibilities: Creating and simulating dynamic effects like fire, explosions, smoke, particles, and water.
Roto/Paint Artist
- Average Salary: $45,000 to $75,000 per year
- Responsibilities: Isolating and manipulating specific elements from a shot, like rotoscoping characters, and objects, or even removing unwanted elements, or painting visual elements.
Important note: The salaries and the roles will vary considering different factors such as location, experience, skills, and so on.
Types of Roles in the Gaming Industry with Average Salaries
Just like animation, the gaming industry also encompasses multiple lucrative roles. Let’s see.
Game Designer
- Average Salary: $55,000 to $95,000 per year
- Responsibilities: To design gameplay mechanics, levels, and overall gaming systems. Game designers are also responsible for creating the rules, interactive elements, and challenges to make the game more challenging.
Programmer in Game
- Average Salary: $65,000 to $110,000 per year
- Responsibilities: Coding the software is the main task. Game programmers are responsible for developing the underlying systems such as physics, AI, graphics, and networking functionalities, all of these are essential for adding life to the game.
Game Artist
- Average Salary: $50,000 to $90,000 per year
- Responsibilities: As the name suggests, game artists are responsible for creating visual assets for the game, like environments, character designs, props, concept art, and textures. Game artists are also required to work with 2D or 3D graphics and animation tools at times.
Job Game Animator
- Average Salary: $55,000 to $95,000 per year
- Responsibilities: To animate and bring life to the characters, and creatures in the game. Game animators create fluid and realistic animations for smooth interactions and cutscenes.
A Game Writer
- Average Salary: $50,000 to $90,000 per year
- Responsibilities: The main role is to create a story, write dialogues, and also the narrative elements of the game. Game writers are responsible for developing compelling plotlines, characters, and dialogues.
A Game Tester
- Average Salary: $35,000 to $60,000 per year
- Responsibilities: To test and evaluate games for glitches, and any technical bugs or also to assure the overall quality.
Game Producer
- Average Salary: $70,000 to $120,000 per year
- Responsibilities: To oversee the development process, coordinate teams, manage budgets, and also ensure the timely delivery of the game. Game producers have to work closely with different departments to ensure the project stays on track and is delivered on time.
Job in Game Marketer
- Average Salary: $55,000 to $100,000 per year
- Responsibilities: Developing and executing marketing strategies to put the game on the market and sell it. Game marketers are required to work on strategies to promote, advertise, run social media campaigns, and carry out other initiatives to generate awareness and drive sales.
Again, the important note here is that the salaries and the responsibilities will depend largely on a number of factors such as experience, skills, location, and type of company (large-scale, small-scale, or start-up).
Multimedia & Design, Animation & VFX Courses and Their Duration
3D Animation Courses & Their Duration
| 3D Animation Courses | Duration |
| Advanced Program in 3D Animation | 576 hours |
| 3D Animation Film Making Course | 432 hours |
| Animation and Film Making Course | 288 hours |
VFX Courses & Their Duration
| VFX Courses | Duration |
| Visual Effects (VFX) – Plus | 576 hours |
| VFX – Advanced | 432 hours |
| Composting and Editing -Plus | 240 hours |
Multimedia & Design Courses & Their Duration
| Multimedia Courses | Duration |
| Advanced Program in Digital Media and Design | 384 hours |
| Program in Print, Web, and 3D Animation | 432 hours |
| Program in Graphics, Web, and 2D Animation | 288 hours |
| Program in Graphics and Animation | 288 hours |
AR/VR Courses & Their Duration
| Augmented/Virtual Reality Courses | Duration |
| Program in Immersive Design | 304 hrs | 13 months |
Visual Arts & Design Courses & Their Duration
| Visual Arts and Design Courses | Duration |
| International Program in Visual Arts and Design | 36 months |
Broadcast Courses & Their Duration
| Broadcast Courses | Duration |
| Program in Broadcast Design | 288 hours |
Short-Term Courses & Their Duration
| Short Term Courses | Duration |
| Modeling and Texturing | 72 hours |
| Lighting | 72 hours |
| Animation | 72 hours |
| Maya Pro | 192 hours |
| Max Pro | 144 hours |
| Composting Plus | 172 hours |
| Stereoscopic Film Making | 144 hours |
| Digital Film Making | 144 hours |
| Advanced Composting | 72 hours |
| Design Viz Pro | 168 hours |
| Blender Pro | 144 hours |
| Digital Photography | 40 hours |
Game Design Courses & Their Duration
| Game Design Courses | Duration |
| Advanced Program in Interactive Design and Games | 576 hours |
| Advanced Program in Game Design and Integration | 480 hours | 20 months |
| Program in Mobile Game Design and Integration | 388 hours | 16 months |
| Program in Immersive Design | 304 hours | 13 months |
What is Eligibility For MAAC Courses?
There is no such hard and fast rule to get enrolled into MAAC. You just have to be 10+2 pass in any stream. All that you would require are:
- Creativity
- Passion
- Eagerness to learn.
For free counseling and demo session, you can reach us via different methods:
Call or WhatsApp: 7401107444
You may even walk into your nearest MAAC center to know about the courses in detail.
Skills Required for Multimedia, Animation, VFX & Gaming Courses
If you have an artistic hand, that would be cheery on the cake but if you don’t have one, then also there is nothing to worry about because here are the two things that are essential;
Basic Computer Knowledge
Soft Skills
creative mindset
With practice, you can achieve what you set your goal to. However, if you are enrolling for an animation course, you would need certain design skills, learn animation techniques, and also proper training on the relevant software used for 2D and 3D.
But do not worry because MAAC has the faculty that ensures producing great quality professionals by teaching them in the best possible manner.
For further guidance, you can talk to our senior counselors at the MAAC Amritsar Centre.
MAAC Recruiters
MAAC becomes your one-stop for learning as well as implementing. Here are some of the companies that have recruited MAAC students so far. Let’s see.
- Amazon
- Accenture
- Adobe
- Animax
- Red Chillies
- Network 18
- Netflix
- VFXWaala
Why Should you Join MAAC?
MAAC provides you plethora, of course, options to choose from.
It has an up-to-date curriculum. The faculty is well-trained, experienced, and highly professional.
MAAC offers the best infrastructure and computers to work and practice.
Easy job placement assistance is provided.
Timely competitions and events are organized to keep students active and competitive in their approach.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some widely asked questions and answers regarding the multimedia, animation, and VFX courses. Let’s see.
Q) Is multimedia high in demand?
A) Yes, the field of multimedia is highly in demand. This is the digital era and everything is carried out on digital and social platforms. For the content to go on the social platform, multimedia would help you a lot.
Q) Can I do an animation course after the 12th?
A) Yes, you can enroll yourself after 12 th as well. The courses are flexible with respect to time.
Q) What are the fees for an animation course?
A) It depends on the type, of course, you enroll yourself into. The fees for all courses like 2d animation, 3d, graphics, VFX, etc. vary depending on the time you give to the course. For this, you can reach out to us.
Q) What is the salary package?
A) The salaries will differ depending on the course you have chosen. Other factors such as location, roles, seniority, and skills will also determine your actual salary.
Q) Is there any best animation institute in Punjab?
A) Yes, MAAC is the best for any of the courses you want to get into such as animation (2d, 3d), VFX, graphics, gaming, etc.
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