Bachelor of Science in Visual Effects and Animation
The Bachelor of Science in Visual Effects and Animation develops the creative and technical skills required to produce engaging digital content for film, television, gaming, advertising, and interactive media.
Programme overview
The Bachelor of Science in Visual Effects and Animation is an innovative undergraduate program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of visual storytelling, animation techniques, and visual effects. The program develops the creative and technical skills required to produce engaging digital content for film, television, gaming, advertising, and interactive media.
Developed with industry and academic input, the curriculum integrates creative practice with technical training across 3D modeling, character animation, motion graphics, visual effects, compositing, digital cinematography, and sound design. Through hands-on projects, internships, and a capstone, graduates build the proficiency and artistic expression needed for careers across digital media and entertainment.
Modules Themes (Tentative Monthly Schedule)
Total: 127 credit hours across 46 courses.
Semester 1
- Intro to Media & Communication Studies (MJ)
- Drawing Perspectives (MJ)
- Digital Photography (MJ)
- Quantitative Reasoning-I (GE)
- Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (GE)
- Functional English (GE)
Semester 2
- Introduction to Advertising & Public Relations (MJ)
- Fundamentals of Design (MJ)
- Quantitative Reasoning-II (GE)
- Psychology (GE)
- Expository Writing (GE)
- Global Sustainability (GE)
- Fahm ul Quran-I / Ethics for Non-Muslims (GE)
Semester 3
- Graphics Design (MJ)
- Professional Communication (ID)
- Philosophy & Critical Thinking (ID)
- Foreign Language (GE)
- Religious Education / Ethics for non-Muslim students (GE)
- Pakistan Studies (GE)
- Fahm ul Quran-II / Ethics for Non-Muslims (GE)
Semester 4
- Development Support Communication (MJ)
- Motion Graphics (MJ)
- Camera & Lighting Techniques (MJ)
- Media and Communication Theories (MJ)
- Civics and Community Engagement (GE)
- Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan (GE)
- Entrepreneurship (GE)
Semester 5
- Storyboarding & Idea Development (MJ)
- Content Writing for Media & Digital Platforms (MJ)
- Video Editing & Color Grading (MJ)
- Media Ethics & Laws in Pakistan (Cyber Laws & Ethics) (MJ)
- AI & Data Analytics in Media (ID)
- Classical Drama (ID)
Semester 6
- Digital Compositing (MJ)
- Sound Designing (MJ)
- Advanced Production Techniques (MJ)
- Internship
- Concept Art & Character Design
- 2D Animation
Semester 7
- Documentary Production (MJ)
- Generative AI (MJ)
- 3D Character Methodology
- 3D Character Animation
- 3D Camera, Lighting, Texturing & Rendering
- Research Methodology (MJ)
Semester 8
- Media Enterprise Management
- Visual Effects & Simulation
- Rigging & Skinning
- Capstone Project
Admission & eligibility
Intermediate or equivalent (12 Years of Education)
Career opportunities
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