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Graphic Design & Animation

     
 

Have you ever heard a fishes talking? People walking on walls? Ever got a chance to view the social life of flies or cockroaches? Not only this, but animated singing words, scenes beyond imagination, and much more--- you must have seen, both in print and electronic media. Many amazing techniques are shown in print media, via computer graphics. In computer graphics, animation has evolved in consequence of a revolutionary technology. This technology has turned sound, words, music, photography and video into a spell through the use of computer.

All over the globe, Both of these disciplines are being used in various fields like, TV, films, games, broadcasting, designing, publishing, and even in the field of science, research and medicine, this area is being employed. Many examples of graphic design and animation can be seen in daily life. For instance, ads published in newspapers and magazines, TV commercials, drama serials, videos, web pages, web journals etc. Animation exhibits its peak in films. Outside the country, specially in Hollywood, this discipline is extensively being used on beneficial grounds. Now, computer graphics and animation has turned into a complete industry. Even in Pakistan, quality work is being done in this field. However, it should be noted, that it is extended to limited areas only. In our country, work in this field is evident in both electronic and print media, but much fruitful work has not been done in this field in the film world. However, in this field sufficient career advancement and growth is expected. Adept graphic designers and animators are in high demand in production and post production houses, various TV channels, software houses and advertising agencies. In Pakistan, education in this field is being imparted, in various private institutions, which are of different durations. However, the specialty of this field lies in the fact that, one can gain excellence in this field, utilizing his own skills, and without acquiring any formal education. Experts of this field may earn between 5,000 and 15,000 in print media, whereas, in electronic media this range is between 10,000 and 30,000. Along with computer techniques, you possess an artistic mind and creative capabilities; you can prove to be an ideal performer in the field of graphic design and animation.