Painting: animated film and computer animation

What is taught in this field

Students study the foundations of drawing and fine art in depth. Core subjects include colour theory, composition, drawing, perspective and the basics of sculpture. In animated film, students learn the principles of motion, how to build a story from a script, how to design characters and how to prepare storyboards (sequences of frames). The computer animation strand develops skills in creating 2D and 3D animation with modern graphics software.

Students also build creative thinking, teamwork skills and the ability to express an idea visually. In practical classes, each student creates their own short animated project. This field is taught at the National Institute of Painting and Design.

What graduates become

Graduates can work in the following roles:

• animator — a specialist who creates the movement of characters and scenes;
• animated film artist — an artist who develops backgrounds, characters and the visual style;
• storyboard artist — a specialist who draws film or animation scenes frame by frame;
• character designer — a specialist who designs the appearance of characters;
• computer graphics specialist — a creator of 2D and 3D visual content.

With experience, graduates may take on more senior roles, such as assistant to an art director or lead artist on a project.

Where you can work

Graduates can work in Uzbekistan in the following organisations and sectors:

• animated film and animation studios (state-owned and private);
• television channels and children's programme departments;
• advertising agencies and marketing departments;
• companies developing computer games and digital content;
• publishing houses and book and magazine design departments;
• educational institutions and cultural centres as a teacher or creative leader.

Freelance work is also common: graduates can create illustrations, animations and visual projects on commission.

Who this suits

This field suits applicants with the following interests and abilities:

• enjoy drawing and are interested in fine art;
• like writing stories, watching films and creating characters;
• are curious about computer technology and graphics software;
• are patient, attentive and detail-oriented;
• can work in a team and accept constructive criticism.

If you dream of bringing your ideas to life on screen, this field may be a good fit. For admission requirements, please contact the institution directly.