Praseed Nair
Assistant Professor - Selection Grade | Head - B.Sc Animation
Praseed Nair is a passionate and motivated artist with a strong ability in drawing and painting, holding a master’s degree in applied arts with extensive experience in the Animation and Design industry. He brings artistic and technical skills to create visually engaging content for the entertainment sector. Praseed has a deep love for painting landscapes and a keen interest in photography.
Manipal Institute of Communication
Qualification: MFA - Applied Arts (KSOU)
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Current roles and responsibilities include teaching 3D Animation, Color Theory, Painting & Digital Illustration.
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
Subject | Semester / Year |
---|---|
Colour Practise & Theory | I |
ART Appreciation | I |
3D Rigging | III |
3D Basic Animation | III |
3D Basic Animation - II | IV |
Profile Building | IV - MA Media & Communication |
Character Animation | IV - MA Media & Communication |
GRAPHIC & SKETCHING | V - MIT |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
---|---|---|---|
BFA (LE) | Applied Art | Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) | 2012 |
Diploma in Computer Graphics | 3D Animation | IOCGA | 2000 |
DFA ( 5 years) | Applied Art | RT Fine Arts | 1999 |
Experience
Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
---|---|---|---|
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Bangalore Campus | Assistant Professor | Animation Art and Design Faculty | Aug 2011 - Aug 2014 |
The Print Park | Senior Animator and Graphic Designer | Animation and Design | June 2010 - June 2011 |
ANIFRAMES | 3D Animation Trainee and Graphic Designer | Animation Training and Design | June 2009 - May 2010 |
Pixion CCL | Senior Character Animator and Team Lead | Character Animation for Films | June 2008 - May 2009 |
Kilnidea Animation Pvt Ltd | Character Animator & Animation Trainee | Character Animation and Training the juniors | Dec 2006 - April 2008 |
Ants Animation Studio / Training Institute | 3D Department Head & Senior Faculty | Faculty Training in Animation & Recruiting | Jan 2004 - Dec 2006 |
Video Post Pvt Ltd | Graphic Designer & Animator | Design & Animation | Aug 2002 - Nov 2003 |
Hearts Media | Graphic Designer (Freelancer) | Design | |
Arena Multimedia | Faculty & Graphic Animator | Training & Design | Mar 2001 - June 2002 |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Design, Painting, Animation, Music
Area of Expertise
Animation, Design, Painting
Area of Research
Nil
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Autodesk Maya and 3dsMax 2013,2014,2015 Certified Professional
- User Interface Design Online Certification from California University.
- Awarded 1st Prize for Visit India poster competition in the Year 1997 by Rustom Taleyarkhan Fine Art Institute, Nargoal