M.Des. Animation, VFX & Gaming (EROS)
This Course Structure is Curated as per the NEP-2020 Guidelines
Course Overview
M.Des. Animation, VFX & Gaming program at Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth, Hyderabad, is a postgraduate program offered in collaboration with EROS Group, designed to provide advanced research-grade training in animation, visual effects, and game development. This program focuses on equipping students with advanced theoretical and practical skills from the 1st semester itself. The curriculum covers production-grade 3D and sculpting, advanced VFX simulation, real-time graphics, AI-assisted VFX, virtual production with LED walls, markerless mocap, and capstone demo reel production. Students gain advanced practical experience in EROS production pipelines and dedicated AI VFX labs. Graduates of this program emerge as ‘Senior FX Technical Directors, Pipeline TDs, and Real-Time Graphics Engineers’, enabling them to pursue further higher studies & do research in Animation, VFX, and Computer Graphics along with plenty of job opportunities globally.
Job Roles & Progression
| Duration | Role | Roles and Responsibilities | Salary Range |
| 0–2 Years | Senior 3D Artist / Senior Compositor / Pipeline TD | Joins at mid-tier with PG premium, leads complex shots / sequences, drives AI / pipeline R&D adoption, and mentors junior artists in studio environments. | ₹7.0–15.0 LPA |
| 2–5 Years | FX TD / Senior Pipeline TD / Real-Time Graphics Engineer | Leads R&D for major show pipelines, integrates AI workflows, manages pipeline architecture, and represents the studio at SIGGRAPH / FMX. | ₹15.0–32.0 LPA |
| 5–10 Years | VFX Supervisor / Senior R&D Lead / Virtual Production Head | Supervises feature-film / AAA-game pipelines internationally (DNEG, MPC, Framestore, Rockstar), leads virtual production, and shapes industry technology adoption. | ₹32.0–80.0 LPA |
| 10+ Years | Studio R&D Head / VFX Studio Founder / CG Academic | Heads R&D at top-tier studios, founds independent studios, or holds senior academic chair internationally (Gnomon, NFTS, MIT Media Lab). | ₹80.0 LPA – 3.0 Cr+ |
Course Details
Description: 4 Years Degree Program
No. of Seats: 40
No. of Credits: 160 minimum & as specified
The minimum eligibility for B.Sc. Diabetic Sciences is a pass in 10+2 with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized board (CBSE/ISC) or equivalent.
| Semester | Name of the Subject |
| Semester 1 | Human Anatomy Human Physiology Biochemistry Basic Principles of Nutrition Introduction to Diabetes Practical: Anatomy and Biochemistry Lab |
| Semester 2 | Pathophysiology of Diabetes Pharmacology Fundamentals of Diabetes Management Community Medicine and Public Health Practical: Diabetes Management and Patient Interaction |
| Semester 3 | Advanced Diabetes Management Endocrinology Diabetes Complications Clinical Psychology Practical: Monitoring and Managing Diabetic Patients |
| Semester 4 | Diabetes in Special Populations (Pediatric and Geriatric) Dietary Management in Diabetes Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases Research Methodology and Biostatistics Practical: Specialized Diabetes Care |
| Semester 5 | Gestational Diabetes Management Lifestyle Modification and Diabetes Diabetes in Critical Care Settings Diabetes Foot Care Practical: Foot Assessment and Lifestyle Counseling |
| Semester 6 | Advanced Therapeutics in Diabetes Insulin Pump Therapy Emerging Trends in Diabetic Technology Health Education and Promotion Practical: Insulin Pump Programming and Patient Training |
| Semester 7 | Clinical Internship in Diabetology Case Studies and Patient Management Practical: Diabetes Clinics and Hospitals |
| Semester 8 | Diabetes Unit Management Thesis/Research Project Entrepreneurship in Diabetes Care Practical: Clinical and Administrative Operations |
- Clinical Management of Diabetes: Proficiency in diagnosing, monitoring, and managing patients with diabetes and its complications.
- Dietary and Lifestyle Counseling: Skills in advising patients on diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications to manage diabetes effectively.
- Diabetes Technology and Insulin Management: Knowledge of insulin pumps, glucometers, and emerging technologies in diabetic care.
- Patient Education and Public Health: Expertise in educating patients and communities on diabetes prevention and management.
- Specialized Diabetes Care: Focus on managing gestational diabetes, pediatric diabetes, and diabetes in elderly populations.
- Diabetes Unit Management: Skills to manage diabetes care units, including administrative tasks, compliance, and patient coordination.
- Certification in Advanced Diabetes Management: Training in advanced clinical care and therapeutic interventions for diabetic patients.
- Lifestyle and Dietary Management Certification: Focuses on dietary planning and lifestyle interventions for managing diabetes.
- Diabetes Technology Certification: Covers the use of modern diabetic technologies such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors.
- Public Health and Patient Education Certification: Emphasizes community-level education and diabetes prevention programs.
- Diabetes Unit Management Certification: Provides training in managing diabetes clinics and administrative operations.
- M.Sc. in Diabetes or Endocrinology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetology
- Master’s in Clinical Nutrition
- Advanced Certifications in Diabetes Technology or Public Health
| Duration | Roles and Responsibilities | Salary Range |
| 0-3 years | Diabetes Educator, Clinical Nutritionist | ₹4,50,000 – ₹6,50,000 per annum |
| 3-5 years | Diabetes Specialist, Lifestyle Coach | ₹6,50,000 – ₹8,50,000 per annum |
| 5-10 years | Senior Diabetes Care Specialist, Unit Manager | ₹8,50,000 – ₹12,00,000 per annum |
| 10+ years | Director of Diabetes Care Services, Consultant Diabetologist | ₹12,00,000+ per annum |
Note: Salaries vary based on experience, location, and type of healthcare institution.
A Bachelor’s degree in Animation, VFX, Gaming, Design, Computer Graphics, or any related discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50% or equivalent CGPA from a recognized university.
M.Des. Animation, VFX & Gaming students undergo hands-on training in advanced 3D and sculpting labs, EROS production pipeline labs, AI-assisted VFX environments, volumetric and LED-wall virtual production setups, and dedicated capstone studios.
- Senior 3D & VFX Mastery: Production-grade competency with Maya, Houdini, ZBrush, and Substance Suite.
- Real-Time Graphics Expertise: Advanced Unreal Engine 5 capability with Nanite, Lumen, and MetaHuman.
- AI-in-VFX Research Capability: Skills in ML-assisted compositing, Wonder Studio, and AI mocap.
- Pipeline & Tooling Knowledge: Understanding of Perforce, ShotGrid, and studio-grade pipeline architecture.
- Virtual Production & Mocap: Practical experience in LED-wall and Move.ai / DeepMotion mocap workflows.
- Studio R&D Capability: Readiness for senior roles in DNEG, MPC, Framestore, and Rockstar Games.
- Houdini FX TD Certification (SideFX): Senior-level FX credential.
- Unreal Engine Authorized Instructor / Senior Developer: Epic-issued credential.
- Certification in Virtual Production (Epic Games): Industry-recognised LED-wall production credential.
- Certification in AI-Assisted VFX: Focused training for AI-in-VFX R&D roles.
- ACM SIGGRAPH Member Certification: Research-community credential.
- Ph.D. in Computer Graphics / Animation Studies
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in CGI Research
- International Master’s at Gnomon / Vancouver Film School / NFTS
- Studio R&D Fellowships (DNEG / MPC / Framestore)
- Executive Program in Visual Effects / Virtual Production
Fee Structure Per Academic Year
| Tuition Fee | Miscellaneous Fee | Scholarship (Applicable for Tuition Fees of 1st year only) | ||||
| 125000 ₹ | 15000 ₹ | > 95% – 125000 ₹ | >85 to 94.99% – 62500 ₹ | > 80-84.99% – 31250 ₹ | > 75-79.99% – 12500 ₹ | > 70 – 74.99% – 6250 ₹ |
