FAQs

Q. Why was DASA started?
Mr. Shyam Ramanna started Digital Asia School of Animation (DASA) to provide world with international standard animators who know the technique and not the software. It is a platform where aspiring animators can learn and acquire the technical knowledge and the skill-set required to become animators that have the technical as well as the artistic eye to be world-class animators. DASA has been established with the concept of providing state of the art animation, special effects, game development, and virtual reality development courses to people who aspire to establish a career in the respective fields.

Q. What are the courses being offered by DASA?
We are offering a Diploma In. Animation Film Animation, Diploma in Game Designing, Diploma in Virtual Reality, and short term courses.

Q. What is the duration of course?
Diploma in film Animation is for 1 Year
Diploma in Game design is for 1 Year
Diploma in Virtual reality is for 6 months

Q. Is there any eligibility criteria for these courses?
A candidate has to be at least 10 + 2 and also has to clear an entrance exam.

Q. Why should one join DASA?
There are following multifold reasons:
1. DASA was founded by Animation GURU, Mr.Shyam Ramanna who is also founder of Crest Animation Studios.
2. A study Tour to Bangkok is part of Film Animation program wherein a student will:
  • Visit Digital Asia Concepts (studio founded by Mr.Shyam Ramanna)
  • Present their Final Project in front of a panel of judges.
  • Study state of the art MOTION CAPTURE technology including motion capture suit
  • Interact with some of the best animators in the world

3. Internship with Crest Studios
4. Use of Plasma Screens for lectures
5. Movie club
6. Studio Visits.
7. Guest Lectures by Top Notch of the industry.
8. Practice labs available 24 hrs.
9. State of art Library including various animation related books and CD’s for student’s reference.
10. Classes in Project Management
11. Classes in “Marketing yourself as an Animator”

Q. Is lack of knowledge and experience of animation a handicap for joining the DASA?
DASA courses have been designed to fulfill the perceived needs of a new entrant to the field of 3D animation film making.

Q. What is the content of practical work in various courses?
DASA puts a lot of stress on practical training .85% of the training and education is practical in nature.

Q. Are boarding and the lodging arrangements for the outstation students made by DASA?
DASA will assist the outstation students to get a PG accommodation or a flat on sharing basis.

Q. What about the placement after training?
If the work of the student is as per the international standards getting a job won’t be a problem.

Q. What is the future scope of Animators?
Animation is one of the very few industries that can boast starting salaries that are way above the industry average, and the analysts report this industry to be the next biggest boom in India after Information Technology.

Q. What is the capacity of your school? How many students per class?
6-8 students per class.