Toonz Animation Studios has recently announced a collaboration with the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) to offer students of the institute specially designed courses in animation and visual effects. The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the 24th of May, which will be implemented through Toonz’s education services arm, Vizdem. The objective of the collaboration is to bridge the gap between industry requirements and the teaching provided at educational institutes.
The MoU was signed by Subbalakshmi Venkitadri, the Chief Financial Officer of Toonz Animation Studios, and Sayyid Rabeehashmi, the Registrar of FTII. With this collaboration, IFTII has also announced the launch of a new undergraduate course in ‘Animation and Visual Effects Design’. To assist in this course, Toonz studios will provide necessary support by mentoring the curriculum, arranging industry experts and academicians from Vizdem, as well as providing internship opportunities to the students.
P Jayakumar, the Chief Executive Officer of Toonz Media Group stated that the collaboration between the two is extremely beneficial for students of the institute as well as for the animation and visual effects industry. He is confident that this joint effort will help in providing the students with the right kind of skills and education to help them excel in their respective fields. He further added that Vizdem, the Toonz studios’ education services arm, is a leading institute in animation training in South Asia.
Both Toonz and FTII also have plans to develop various animation and visual effects courses and an incubation centre in the FTII campus. Toonz Animation Studios is a popular name in the animation industry, having been operational since 1999. The company focuses on delivering high-quality content to its audiences and has a rich legacy of 25 years in the business.
It is hoped that this collaboration will lead to better, more relevant courses in the media and entertainment field, helping students acquire the skills necessary to find success in the industry.
