MUMBAI: Arena Animation has opened a new center at Kota in Rajasthan. The center is equipped with state-of-the-art labs to train students on the latest tools on animation and special effects.

Arena Animation regional head Manish Mathur inaugurated the centre. The occasion was also graced by Arena Animation area sales head Vikas Srivastava and Arena – Kota centre head Anurag Mohil.

Mathur said, "Animation and multimedia is one of the most sought after career options these days. Especially, India has become a hub for international outsourced projects. Thus, requirement for trained manpower has increased manifold. Opening of this Arena Centre here today would definitely help the local students to get trained in the latest technologies and empower them to be a part of this booming industry."

"Arena Animation offers industry-relevant and industry-validated comprehensive career courses in animation and multimedia that enables students to meet global standards," he added.

The center at Kota will offer the 2.5 year Arena Animation Academy Specialist Program (AAASP) and the comprehensive Arena Multimedia Specialist Program (AMSP), besides some short term courses.