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