Q. Why was MIDDS started?
MIDDS was started to provide the world with international standard animators who are highly creative and know the technique and not just the software. It is a platform where aspiring animators can learn and acquire the technical knowledge and the skill-set required to become animators that have the technical as well as the artistic eye to be world-class animators. MIDDS has been established with the concept of providing state of the art animation, special effects, game development, and virtual reality development courses to people who aspire to establish a career in the respective fields.
Q. What are the courses being offered by MIDDS?
MIDDS offers Professional Diploma in Animation Design and Certificate courses
Q. What is the duration of course?
- Professional Diploma in Animation Design is for 16 months
Certification Courses
- Multimedia & Graphic Design (4 months)
- Web Design (4 months)
- Maya/Photoshop (5 months)
- Max/Photoshop (3 months)
- Compositing/Editing (2 months)
Q. Is there any eligibility criteria for these courses?
A candidate has to be at least 10 + 2 and also has to clear an entrance exam. Exceptions are made for students who demonstrate exceptional creativity and knack for this field.
Q. Why should one join MIDDS?
There are following multifold reasons:
- World-class trained faculty
- A curriculum that has been crafted by some of the best animators in the world
- Auditorium where movie screenings are done every week to teach and inspire students with some of the best Animation and SFX work done in the world.
- Studio Visits
- Guest Lectures by Top Notch professionals of the industry. MIDDS has been proud to host professionals from Rhythm & Hues, Animation Express, Crest Studios, UTV, Prana, etc.
- Practice labs available 24 hours
- Fully equipped State of art Library including books and CD's for student's reference. There are books and publications available in our library on all different topics of Animation, VFX, Game Design, Virtual Reality, Story Writing, Cinematography, Lighting, etc.
- Workshops on Personality Development
- Workshops on Marketing yourself as an Animator
Q. Is lack of knowledge and experience of animation a handicap for joining the MIDDS?
MIDDS courses have been designed to fulfill the perceived needs of a new entrant to the field of 3D animation film making.
Q. What is the content of practical work in various courses?
MIDDS puts a lot of stress on practical training. 85% of the training and education is practical in nature.
Q. Are boarding and the lodging arrangements for the outstation students made by MIDDS?
MIDDS assists the outstation students to get a PG accommodation or a flat on sharing basis.
Q. What about the placement after training?
If the work of the student is as per the international standards, getting a job isn't an issue in this industry.MIDDS is proud to say that we have placed 100% students of the 2007 batch
Q. What is the future scope of Animators? Animation is one of the very few industries that can boast starting salaries that are way above the industry averages, and the analysts report this industry to be the next biggest boom in India after Information Technology.
Q. What is the capacity of your school? How many students per class?
Capacity of the school is 280 students per year, 8-10 students per class.
Q. Is drawing and sketching a necessary skill to learn animation? In case of 2D Animation, yes but MIDDS offers a Professional Diploma in Animation Design, this focuses on 3D animation while covering aspects of 2D Animation as well. So, drawing and sketching skills are not at all required. However, the knowledge of it do give you an edge.
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