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BS Multimedia & Animation Design

Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
Credit hours: 130–140 credit hours
Eligibility: FSc/FA or A-Levels; portfolio and design-aptitude assessment required.

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Program overview

BS Multimedia & Animation Design at IUHT covers 2D and 3D animation, VFX, game design and development, motion graphics, and video production.

Specialisation tracks include 3D Animation & VFX, Game Design & Development, and Motion Graphics & Video Production.

Students produce a final animated film or game project and graduate with a professional showreel ready for the media industry.

Academic plan

Scheme of studies

Representative semester structure and credit distribution. Final course titles and credit hours may be adjusted per HEC and accrediting-body requirements.

BS Multimedia & Animation Design — 4 years (8 semesters), 130–140 CH, portfolio and showreel driven.

Semester I (15–18 CH)

Introduction to Multimedia Design — 3 CH
Drawing & Visual Communication — 3 CH
Fundamentals of Animation — 3 CH
English Communication — 3 CH
Computer Basics & Digital Tools — 2 CH
Pakistan Studies — 2 CH

Semester I (15–18 CH)

Introduction to Multimedia Design — 3 CH
Drawing & Visual Communication — 3 CH
Fundamentals of Animation — 3 CH
English Communication — 3 CH
Computer Basics & Digital Tools — 2 CH
Pakistan Studies — 2 CH

Semester II (15–18 CH)

Principles of Design & Color Theory — 3 CH
2D Digital Animation Basics — 3 CH
Storytelling & Script Writing — 3 CH
Graphic Design Fundamentals — 3 CH
Communication Skills — 2 CH
Islamic Studies / Ethics — 2 CH

Semester II (15–18 CH)

Principles of Design & Color Theory — 3 CH
2D Digital Animation Basics — 3 CH
Storytelling & Script Writing — 3 CH
Graphic Design Fundamentals — 3 CH
Communication Skills — 2 CH
Islamic Studies / Ethics — 2 CH

Semester III (15–18 CH)

3D Modeling Basics — 3 CH
Character Design — 3 CH
Motion Graphics I — 3 CH
Digital Illustration — 3 CH
Research Methods — 3 CH

Semester III (15–18 CH)

3D Modeling Basics — 3 CH
Character Design — 3 CH
Motion Graphics I — 3 CH
Digital Illustration — 3 CH
Research Methods — 3 CH

Semester IV (15–18 CH)

3D Animation Principles — 3 CH
Texturing & Lighting — 3 CH
Audio & Video Production — 3 CH
Visual Effects (VFX Basics) — 3 CH
Storyboarding Techniques — 3 CH

Semester IV (15–18 CH)

3D Animation Principles — 3 CH
Texturing & Lighting — 3 CH
Audio & Video Production — 3 CH
Visual Effects (VFX Basics) — 3 CH
Storyboarding Techniques — 3 CH

Semester V (15–18 CH)

Advanced 3D Animation — 3 CH
Rigging & Character Animation — 3 CH
Game Design Fundamentals — 3 CH
Motion Graphics II — 3 CH
Elective I — 3 CH

Semester V (15–18 CH)

Advanced 3D Animation — 3 CH
Rigging & Character Animation — 3 CH
Game Design Fundamentals — 3 CH
Motion Graphics II — 3 CH
Elective I — 3 CH

Semester VI (15–18 CH)

Visual Effects (Advanced Compositing) — 3 CH
Game Development Basics — 3 CH
Sound Design & Editing — 3 CH
Industry Internship — 3–6 CH
Elective II — 3 CH

Semester VI (15–18 CH)

Visual Effects (Advanced Compositing) — 3 CH
Game Development Basics — 3 CH
Sound Design & Editing — 3 CH
Industry Internship — 3–6 CH
Elective II — 3 CH

Semester VII (15–18 CH)

Animated Film Production I — 4 CH
Advanced VFX & Simulation — 3 CH
Digital Marketing for Media — 2 CH
Elective III — 3 CH
Research Project I — 3 CH

Semester VII (15–18 CH)

Animated Film Production I — 4 CH
Advanced VFX & Simulation — 3 CH
Digital Marketing for Media — 2 CH
Elective III — 3 CH
Research Project I — 3 CH

Semester VIII (15–18 CH)

Final Animated Film / Game Project — 6 CH
Portfolio Development — 3 CH
Research Project II — 3 CH
Seminar / Jury Presentation — 2 CH
Elective IV — 3 CH

Semester VIII (15–18 CH)

Final Animated Film / Game Project — 6 CH
Portfolio Development — 3 CH
Research Project II — 3 CH
Seminar / Jury Presentation — 2 CH
Elective IV — 3 CH

Specialization areas (electives)

3D Animation & Character Design
VFX & Compositing
Game Design & Development
Motion Graphics & Advertising
Digital Film Production

Specialization areas (electives)

3D Animation & Character Design
VFX & Compositing
Game Design & Development
Motion Graphics & Advertising
Digital Film Production

Outcomes

Career opportunities

Pathways graduates often pursue in industry, public service, further study, and entrepreneurship.

3D animator in studios
3D animator in studios
VFX artist for film and television
VFX artist for film and television
Game designer or game developer
Game designer or game developer
Motion graphics designer at agencies and brands
Video editor and content producer
Graphic designer or art director
Freelance motion designer

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Scheme of studies

Representative semester structure and credit distribution. Final course titles and credit hours may be adjusted per HEC and accrediting-body requirements.

BS Multimedia & Animation Design — 4 years (8 semesters), 130–140 CH, portfolio and showreel driven.

Semester I (15–18 CH)

Introduction to Multimedia Design — 3 CH
Drawing & Visual Communication — 3 CH
Fundamentals of Animation — 3 CH
English Communication — 3 CH
Computer Basics & Digital Tools — 2 CH
Pakistan Studies — 2 CH

Semester I (15–18 CH)

Introduction to Multimedia Design — 3 CH
Drawing & Visual Communication — 3 CH
Fundamentals of Animation — 3 CH
English Communication — 3 CH
Computer Basics & Digital Tools — 2 CH
Pakistan Studies — 2 CH

Semester II (15–18 CH)

Principles of Design & Color Theory — 3 CH
2D Digital Animation Basics — 3 CH
Storytelling & Script Writing — 3 CH
Graphic Design Fundamentals — 3 CH
Communication Skills — 2 CH
Islamic Studies / Ethics — 2 CH

Semester II (15–18 CH)

Principles of Design & Color Theory — 3 CH
2D Digital Animation Basics — 3 CH
Storytelling & Script Writing — 3 CH
Graphic Design Fundamentals — 3 CH
Communication Skills — 2 CH
Islamic Studies / Ethics — 2 CH

Semester III (15–18 CH)

3D Modeling Basics — 3 CH
Character Design — 3 CH
Motion Graphics I — 3 CH
Digital Illustration — 3 CH
Research Methods — 3 CH

Semester III (15–18 CH)

3D Modeling Basics — 3 CH
Character Design — 3 CH
Motion Graphics I — 3 CH
Digital Illustration — 3 CH
Research Methods — 3 CH

Semester IV (15–18 CH)

3D Animation Principles — 3 CH
Texturing & Lighting — 3 CH
Audio & Video Production — 3 CH
Visual Effects (VFX Basics) — 3 CH
Storyboarding Techniques — 3 CH

Semester IV (15–18 CH)

3D Animation Principles — 3 CH
Texturing & Lighting — 3 CH
Audio & Video Production — 3 CH
Visual Effects (VFX Basics) — 3 CH
Storyboarding Techniques — 3 CH

Semester V (15–18 CH)

Advanced 3D Animation — 3 CH
Rigging & Character Animation — 3 CH
Game Design Fundamentals — 3 CH
Motion Graphics II — 3 CH
Elective I — 3 CH

Semester V (15–18 CH)

Advanced 3D Animation — 3 CH
Rigging & Character Animation — 3 CH
Game Design Fundamentals — 3 CH
Motion Graphics II — 3 CH
Elective I — 3 CH

Semester VI (15–18 CH)

Visual Effects (Advanced Compositing) — 3 CH
Game Development Basics — 3 CH
Sound Design & Editing — 3 CH
Industry Internship — 3–6 CH
Elective II — 3 CH

Semester VI (15–18 CH)

Visual Effects (Advanced Compositing) — 3 CH
Game Development Basics — 3 CH
Sound Design & Editing — 3 CH
Industry Internship — 3–6 CH
Elective II — 3 CH

Semester VII (15–18 CH)

Animated Film Production I — 4 CH
Advanced VFX & Simulation — 3 CH
Digital Marketing for Media — 2 CH
Elective III — 3 CH
Research Project I — 3 CH

Semester VII (15–18 CH)

Animated Film Production I — 4 CH
Advanced VFX & Simulation — 3 CH
Digital Marketing for Media — 2 CH
Elective III — 3 CH
Research Project I — 3 CH

Semester VIII (15–18 CH)

Final Animated Film / Game Project — 6 CH
Portfolio Development — 3 CH
Research Project II — 3 CH
Seminar / Jury Presentation — 2 CH
Elective IV — 3 CH

Semester VIII (15–18 CH)

Final Animated Film / Game Project — 6 CH
Portfolio Development — 3 CH
Research Project II — 3 CH
Seminar / Jury Presentation — 2 CH
Elective IV — 3 CH

Specialization areas (electives)

3D Animation & Character Design
VFX & Compositing
Game Design & Development
Motion Graphics & Advertising
Digital Film Production

Specialization areas (electives)

3D Animation & Character Design
VFX & Compositing
Game Design & Development
Motion Graphics & Advertising
Digital Film Production

Career opportunities

Pathways graduates often pursue in industry, public service, further study, and entrepreneurship.

3D animator in studios

VFX artist for film and television

Game designer or game developer

Motion graphics designer at agencies and brands

Video editor and content producer

Graphic designer or art director

Freelance motion designer