The Centre's journey started in 1995, with Computer Kids, an initiative to train kids between 3-14 yrs of age in multimedia packages to create effective visuals. It became such a success that it was extensively covered by media, BBC and Times of India - leading to an extensive long term partnership with Aptech. In 1996, Aptech found its perfect partner - a dynamic organization that would turn out to be instrumental in developing as Asia’s largest Animation training academies.

Ever since the centre has started not only has it increased its popularity by numbers (it has more than about 3000 students on rolls), but with due course of time what started as preliminary training in Graphics/Multimedia, has transformed into an established Animation Academy capable of imparting

The Centre's journey started in 1995, with Computer Kids, an initiative to train kids between 3-14 yrs of age in multimedia packages to create effective visuals. It became such a success that it was extensively covered by media, BBC and Times of India - leading to an extensive long term partnership with Aptech. In 1996, Aptech found its perfect partner - a dynamic organization that would turn out to be instrumental in developing as Asia’s largest Animation training academies.

Ever since the centre has started not only has it increased its popularity by numbers (it has more than about 3000 students on rolls), but with due course of time what started as preliminary training in Graphics/Multimedia, has transformed into an established Animation Academy capable of imparting the most advanced training to aspiring professionals. As a result thousands of students in last couple of years have been placed in various well established and leading organizations and are excelling at their jobs. Arena Animation Academy, South Extension is the flagship centre of Arena as it has been consistently declared as the Best Animation Centre for over 12 years since the inception of Arena.

Arena is one of the few institutes amongst the entire Asia to have the Autodesk Certified Trainer for Max & Maya.
Everything said and done, the jewel in the crown for the Centre are its students and its alumni - who have time and again gone a step further to prove themselves on the ground, while they were in the phase of learning animation and multimedia at the academy, and today, as they utilize their own unique skills and knowledge at their jobs.

Arena Animation Academy, South Extension cater to the requirements of leading Production Houses, Studios and Television Channels. The students have been trained to meet the enormously expanding requirement of the industry.
Arena's Placement cell constantly works on a strong industry network, thus providing the students with the best of opportunities with the industry leaders.

Arena Animation Academy, South Extension cater to the requirements of leading Production Houses, Studios and Television Channels. The students have been trained to meet the enormously expanding requirement of the industry.
Arena's Placement cell constantly works on a strong industry network, thus providing the students with the best of opportunities with the industry leaders.

Crest Animation Studio, DQ Entertainment Ltd., Red Chillies, Prime Focus, Rhythm & Hues, NDTV, Lakshaya Digital, Maya Entertainment Ltd., IBN-7, Magic Software, Times of India, ARI-Gaming and many more…

Crest Animation Studio, DQ Entertainment Ltd., Red Chillies, Prime Focus, Rhythm & Hues, NDTV, Lakshaya Digital, Maya Entertainment Ltd., IBN-7, Magic Software, Times of India, ARI-Gaming and many more…