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Arena Animation FC Road offers animation courses in Pune across 2D, 3D, VFX, game design, motion graphics and UI/UX. Every project gets mentor feedback, and when your showreel is ready, our placement team works to put it in front of studios. Classroom and online batches are available.

Classroom and online batches. Free counselling session.

Where creative careers begin.

Arena Animation FC Road is an animation institute in Pune, where school leavers, graduates and working creatives learn animation, VFX, gaming and design. We are an authorised Aptech Limited franchise with over 30 years of legacy in creative education. If you are comparing animation classes in Pune, start with a free counselling session. Visit the centre, see real student work and then decide.

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Trusted by students across India

Learn animation, VFX, gaming and design courses at Arena Animation.

Our alumni work at

Our graduates have gone on to work with studios, game companies, agencies and media teams across India.

Recognized for excellence in animation education

Our studentsโ€™ films have been selected and awarded at national film festivals. Here are a few of them.

  • IFFI Goa 2025: Best 2D Animation Student Film, Street to Stars
  • ASIFA India Awards of Excellence 2024: Best 3D CGI
  • Mysuru International Film Festival 2023: Best Stop Motion Animation, Ecocide
  • Mumbai Entertainment International Film Festival 2022: Best Student Stop Motion Animation, Ocean
30+ years of experience 50+ industry partnerships Monthly industry visits Education loan support Career counselling

Our results

  • Students trained and placed

    16,000 +

  • Placement Assistance

    100 %

  • Google rating

    4.6 โ˜…

  • Highly experienced mentorship team

    30 + Experts

  • Recruiters and studio partners onboard

    250 +

The curriculum

Want to learn Maya? Start with the tools studios use.

Yes, you can learn Maya at Arena Animation FC Road, along with Blender, Unreal Engine, Houdini, Nuke, After Effects, Photoshop and ZBrush. Every programme teaches the software studios expect, and you start using it from the first week. You do not need to know any of it before you join.

Find the animation course in Pune that fits your goal

The right animation course depends on what you want to make. Pick 2D or 3D for character work, VFX for film and series, game design for games, and motion graphics or UI/UX if you like design on screens. Not sure yet? Start with a short term workshop. Our counsellors will help you choose, free of charge.

Meet our star students

These are the students whose work our mentors are proudest of. Tap a card to see their project.

Our recent placements

Arena graduates are hired across studios, game companies, agencies and media houses. These are some of our recent placements.

Community

Learn alongside creators across India.

Students from every corner of India learn, share work and cheer each other on. Ask for notes, find collaborators and celebrate every finished project with people who care about the same frame by frame details you do.

  • Mumbai
  • London
  • Toronto
  • Dubai
  • Sydney
  • Los Angeles
  • Singapore
  • Berlin
  • New York
  • Tokyo
  • Johannesburg
  • Sao Paulo

Placement support

We find the leads so you do not have to.

Openings from our studio network reach students before they are posted widely, and classmates pass on leads too. Every listing is checked by our team first, so what reaches you is worth a real application.

  • Junior 2D Animator Animation studio - Pune - Full time
  • VFX Compositor Post-production house - Mumbai - Full time
  • Game Artist (Environments) Game studio - Hyderabad - Full time
  • Motion Graphics Designer Broadcast and brand work - Remote - Contract

What people say

Words from the people who know us.

Lecturers, colleagues and international students share what it is like to learn and teach at Arena Animation FC Road. Want proof? Press play below.

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Sonal Patle Placed as UI UX Designer Pune Play the video: Sonal Patle
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Student testimonial Arena Animation FC Road Pune Play the video: Student testimonial
Haris Jamal Digital Illustrator & Lecturer at Huang Huai University London

During our time together at Huang Huai University Nikhil demonstrated to be a very well-rounded individual. He brought experience and proficiency on an international level that was very insightful and useful, not only to his co-workers but also to the university students.

Zo Lecturer at Huang Huai University, China China

I have known Nikhil for a year and a half and I can attest to his work ethic. The students in Arena Animation, FC Road institution are lucky to have him.

Dana Shao TA in HHU University, China China

As a teaching assistant, I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Nikhil Halli for a couple of months here in China. He is a driven, organized teacher who develops inspiring relationships with the students.

Nick Kyritsis Lecturer at HHU, SBC Zhengzhou and Hoa Sen Saigon University China

Itโ€™s rare to find a more passionate and committed educator than Nikhil. His work ethic, attention to detail and love for animation are undoubted.

Chuck Bie International student at Arena Animation London

First of all, donโ€™t worry if you are a foreign student because all the people here are very friendly and the teachers here are very professional. Besides studying, you can make friends and hang out with your classmates.

Joaquin Davis Senior Creative Designer at Illumina Strategy Huangpu District, Shanghai, China

Nikhil is a very creative individual with a strong work ethic and great leadership skills. Arena Animation is a great center that is lead by a wonderful and thoughtful caring person.

Lu TA in HHU University, China China

In these three years we worked together in the classroom, Nikhil has taught more than 300 Chinese students. He is very popular with Chinese students, and the students also give him a high evaluation.

Vivian Rao Director of International Students Office Huanghuai University, China

Nikhil is a very professional teacher with strong expertise in animation and really well-liked by all the Chinese students in HHU. He is dedicated to his job and has always tried to go beyond what was expected of him.

Questions before you join?

Which is the best animation course in Pune for a beginner?

For most beginners, the best start is a 2D or 3D animation programme, because both teach movement, timing and storytelling, which every other creative field also needs. At Arena Animation FC Road you can begin with Advanced 2D Animation or 3D Animation & Character FX. If you want to test the field first, a 3 to 6 month short term workshop is a lower commitment way to find out what you enjoy. A free counselling session will point you to the right one.

Can I learn animation if I cannot draw well?

Yes. For 3D animation, VFX and game design, you work mostly on software, and drawing is helpful but not a barrier. For 2D animation, drawing matters more, but it is a skill you build with practice and feedback. Our programmes teach design basics, composition and storyboarding, so you improve as you go. Many students join with no formal drawing training.

How much do animation courses in Pune cost?

The fee depends on the programme you choose, because a 3 month workshop and a 24 month programme cost very differently. We share the exact fee for each course during counselling, along with EMI options and education loan support. Ask for the complete fee, what it includes and what it does not, before you pay for any institute.

How do I choose the best animation institute in Pune?

Check four things. See real student work, not just advertisements. Ask who reviews your projects and how often. Find out how many people have actually been placed, and where. Visit the centre and speak to current students. You can do all four at Arena Animation FC Road, and the counselling session is free.

Can I join an animation course after 12th, and what is the B.Voc degree?

Yes, you can join an animation course in Pune after 12th. Some programmes may also be open after 10th, so confirm the eligibility for your chosen course with a counsellor. We also offer a B.Voc Degree in Animation & VFX for students who want a degree alongside industry training. Our counsellors will explain the eligibility and how it works.

Do I need to buy an expensive laptop to start?

Not on day one. Start with the campus systems and see how the work feels before you spend a lot of money on hardware. When you are ready to practise at home, your mentors can suggest what suits the software you are learning.

Will I definitely get a job after the course?

No institute can honestly promise a job, because studios hire on the quality of your showreel and your interview. What we do is give you mentor feedback on every project, help you build a showreel, share openings from our studio network and prepare you for interviews. Your effort decides how strong the reel becomes.

Maya or Blender, which should I learn first?

If you aim to work in animation or VFX studios, Maya is widely used in production pipelines. Blender is free, powerful and a great way to start learning 3D. Both are taught at Arena Animation FC Road, so you do not have to choose blindly. Your counsellor will suggest the right one for your goal.

Animation, VFX or game design, which should I pick?

Pick animation if you love bringing characters and stories to life. Pick VFX if you like compositing, simulations and the effects you see in films and series. Pick game design if you want to build interactive worlds. Still confused? Our career paths and free counselling are made for exactly this decision.

Is Arena Animation FC Road genuine and worth joining?

Arena Animation FC Road is an authorised Aptech Limited franchise and a vocational training partner, with over 30 years of legacy in creative education. We are on Fergusson College Road, Pune, near the main gate of Fergusson College. The best way to judge is to walk in, see student work, meet the mentors and ask hard questions. That is what the free counselling session is for.

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