Arena Animation in association with Middlesex University organized ‘Perspectives 2013’

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Mumbai Sep 6^th 2013(Sailesh Gandhi): Arena Animation, the global leader in hi-end animation& multimedia training in association with Middlesex University, London today, organized ‘Perspectives’, a seminar on Animation at Yashwant Natya Mandir, Matunga. Over 1000 students attended the seminar.

Present at the seminar were dignitaries like Mr. Preetam Saikia, Head India, Middlesex University, Mr. Tomasz Walczak VP Sales & Marketing, Green Gold Animation, Mr. Easo Thampy Mathew, Business Head, Arena Animation, Mr. Arjun Singh, Rhythm & Hues studio and Mr. Himanshu Yagnik, Zonal Sales Head – South & West – Arena Animation & IT Training. Adding glamour to the event were Karanvir Bora and Teejay Sidhu, the star cast of the upcoming Bollywood movie “Love You Soniye”. 

The key highlights of the seminar included showcasing the making of mega blockbuster, ‘Life of Pi’ and ‘Chhota Bheem & the Throne of Bali’ followed by a discussion on various techniques used in the film.To give an overview on the global scenario of animation & multimedia education, the students were taken through a session on ‘Overseas education at Middlesex University, London’ and a Q & A round discussing the eligibility criteria, course benefits, admission procedure, course duration and other details. Interested candidates were delighted to learn about up to 100 % scholarships offered by Middlesex University to complete the final year of ‘Arena Animation International Program (AAIP)’ at the University and acquire a dual degree on completion of the course.

“Animation in India has come a long way with Indian animators catering to the needs of various private and public sectors. There’s a huge demand for animators in media & entertainment sector. Events like Perspectives help students gain latest developments in animation & VFX industry. We believe these seminars will be really beneficial to all those willing to develop a career in this flourishing industry”, commented Mr. Preetam Saikia, Head India, Middlesex University.

Mr. Easo Thampy Mathew, Business Head, Aptech Ltdsaid. “Perspectives seminars are playing a significant role in educating students on animation as an attractive career option and the various opportunities available to well trained individuals in this industry. Through our association with Middlesex University, we offer a golden opportunity to aspiring students to acquire dual certification from Arena and Middlesex at a minimal cost and thus saving two years of their education at the University campus in London. I am sure these seminars will be fruitful for all those aspirants who want to make a mark in this industry”.