Picasso Animation College, one of the premier animation institutes in the country, recently awarded with the title of "Best Animation Institute of the Year 2010" at 4th Idiot Animation Contest Award Ceremony organised by India Book of Records held recently at Dogra Hall, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi campus.
Picasso bagged this award for a short film Asoka by students of the institute. The film has been shortlisted in the top 10 out of 100 entries. There was a prominent panel of judges who selected and shortlisted the winners of this competition.
Speaking on the occasion, Ranganathan Swamy K.J., Art & Design Faculty of Picasso Animation College, who represented the institute for receiving the coveted award said, "This is a great honor for us to have the Best Animation Institute of the Year award. It is all for the students of the college whose constant effort bring the college in the limelight and help to achieve this award. I would like to dedicate this award to the entire team, who have helped us to reach this magnificent feat."
This award is regarded as one of the most prestigious awards for the animation institutes in India. Students from various branches of Picasso Animation College came to join this magnificent feat.
Said Group Captain O. P. Sharma, Director General, Picasso Digital Media Pvt Ltd, "It is certainly a matter of pride to receive this prestigious award amongst the top 10 entries in our category. This award is recognition of the creativity and hard work of our students and faculties, who have relentlessly worked for the growth of the college. This award will certainly be an inspiration for us for our future endeavors."
Picasso Animation College was set up with the vision of bringing in the global standards of animation industry to India and provide high caliber animation professionals to studio handling international projects. To facilitate this at the fast pace, Picasso Animation College has implemented the best of international standards and practices and set up international alliances.
Bikram Deb, a student from Picasso Animation College who was also a team member of Asoka said, "It is indeed a great exposure to us to have the award and this is a joyful experience for us that our film has been short listed amongst the best entries in the award ceremony."
Picasso is staffed with the best of the professionals having expertise in animation production as well as academic practices. Picasso Animation College attracts many international students. It's students can also directly avail the advantage of credit waivers for further studies in USA and Canada.
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