Animation & VFX
Bridge traditional storytelling with advanced digital technology. Craft immersive visual experiences, dynamic characters, and compelling narratives across film, gaming, television, and digital media.
- 4 Years / Onsite
- Fall / Spring
Overview
The Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Animation and VFX offers a dynamic, forward-looking curriculum that integrates foundational animation theory, advanced visual effects, research-driven inquiry, and intense studio-based production. Moving far beyond simple frame-by-frame exercises, this program grounds students heavily in fundamental design principles while simultaneously exposing them to cutting-edge virtual production pipelines. You will learn to construct entire visual worlds, combining technical precision with boundless artistic innovation.
Our multidisciplinary approach breaks down conventional boundaries, empowering students to merge classic cinematic language with modern digital capabilities. One day, you might be designing characters, mapping out complex motion capture performances, or creating advanced simulations. The next, you will be exploring AI-driven workflows and virtual tracking environments. Rooted deeply in ethical and social context, the curriculum challenges you to balance absolute technical mastery with ecologically conscious and socially responsible visual storytelling.
Career Opportunities
The explosive growth of international streaming networks, global gaming developers, and contemporary digital media has produced massive local and global demand for specialized animators and visual effects technical directors. Our graduates leave fully equipped with an industry-ready portfolio to launch competitive careers across a vast range of industries.
Program Learning Outcomes
Advanced Production Expertise: Gain deep specialized proficiency in 2D and 3D animation, complex visual effects compositing, and real-time simulations.
Immersive Narrative & Storytelling: Master the mechanics of cinematic language, character psychology, and visual pacing to craft impactful narratives across diverse media platforms.
Technological Innovation & AI Integration: Harness cutting-edge pipelines, including motion capture systems, virtual production environments, and ethical AI-driven VFX workflows.
Ecology & Social Responsibility: Apply principles of environmental sustainability and cultural awareness to digital media creation, addressing global issues through artistic platforms.
Professional Readiness & Team Collaboration: Cultivate the collaborative studio experience, communication, and project management skills needed to lead large-scale, multidisciplinary production teams globally.
Programme Structure
Semester 1
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Category | Code |
| History of Art, Design | 3(3+0) | Major | FYD-101 |
| Sketching, Space & Form | 3(1+2) | Major | FYD-102 |
| Foundational Theory Elective – I | 3(3+0) | General Education | GEN-103 |
| Technical Writing | 3(3+0) | General Education | GEN-161 |
| Digital Studio: Tools & Techniques | 3(0+3) | Interdisciplinary | IDS-105 |
| Foundational Studio Elective – I | 3(1+2) | Interdisciplinary | IDS-106 |
Semester 2
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Category | Code |
| History of Animation and VFX | 3(3+0) | Major | AVX-107 |
| Animation Digital Studio: Tools & Techniques | 3(0+3) | Major | AVX-108 |
| Foundational Theory Elective – II | 3(3+0) | General Education | GEN-109 |
| AI & Prompting in Creative Practice | 3(1+2) | General Education | GEN-110 |
| Pakistan Studies | 2(2+0) | General Education | GEN-111 |
| Fehm-e-Quran-1 | 1(1+0) | General Education | GEN-112 |
| Foundational Studio Elective – II | 3(1+2) | Interdisciplinary | IDS-113 |
Semester 3 (2nd Year)
| Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Category | Code |
| Theory Elective-I | 3(3+0) | Major | AVX-201 |
| Soundscapes in Design Practice | 3(0+3) | Major | SND-202 |
| Animation Studio: Principles & Practice | 3(1+2) | Major | AVX-203 |
| Islamiyat | 2(2+0) | General Education | GEN-204 |
| Colonial & Postcolonial Visual Culture | 3(3+0) | General Education | GEN-205 |
| Fehm-e-Quran-II | 1(1+0) | General Education | GEN-206 |
| Design, Modeling & Prototyping | 3(1+2) | Interdisciplinary | IDS-207 |
Contact us
Aurea – Opp. DHA phase 5, Ext. M Kamahan Road, Lahore
- 0322 0001350
- Info.aurea@leads.edu.pk
How to Apply?
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