MUMBAI: Arena Animation has launched its new training centre with studio facility in Bangalore.

The centre was inaugurated by L.A. Ravi Subramanya, MLA – Basavanagudi. The occasion was also attended by Arena Animation zonal sales head, south & west Easo Thampy Mathew and Arena – Banashankari centre director Murlidhara H.V.

Mathew said, "We are delighted to open up an innovative training centre with studio facility to train students on the latest animation & gaming techniques and special effects. Going forward we plan to convert this studio into an incubation facility for the benefit of students, which will provide them with a hands-on and real life experience. It is our constant endeavor at Arena Animation to provide world class and state-of-the art industry-relevant comprehensive career courses in animation and multimedia that enables students to meet global standards.”

“With employment opportunities opening up and interest for Animation & Multimedia courses growing, Arena Animation has already set a strong foothold in Bangalore with 10 centers across the city and 3 in other parts of Karnataka. The world is looking towards India as an animation hub, and we believe that India is well placed to leverage this opportunity. Our centre at Banashankari would empower the students to be a part of this booming industry,” he added.

The new centre in Bangalore will offer courses such as B.Sc. Degree in Multimedia and Animation from MS University, Tirunelveli in association with Arena, Arena Pro, a premier 25 month program, Game Art & Design, 3D Graphics & Visualization, Graphics & Web Design, Animation Engineering (DAE) – a top-end course for 2D and 3D animation, the 2.5-year Arena Animation Academy Specialist Program (AAASP) & the comprehensive Arena Multimedia Specialist Program (AMSP), besides other short term courses.