In the year 2003, the growing business opportunities
in India in Animation, Visual FX and Gaming had
created a need for producing high quality professionals
having the skills to handle International projects with
ease. This required a dedicated college to offer advanced
specialized education on a Full time basis, which paved
the way for opening ICAT – Image College of Arts,
Animation & Technology in 2004.
At a time when organizations like NASSCOM were
advocating the need for Campus based training and
Full Time Specialization, Image Infotainment Ltd.
pioneered the thought by establishing ICAT.
ICAT has been providing a holistic education in
various Digital Media disciplines. It began by
offering Post Graduate Diplomas in 3D Animation,
Visual FX and Game Development. The shortage of
specialized Game Designers paved the way for the
launch of the course in Game Design in 2006.
Pioneering UG Degree Programs
Pioneering UG Degree Programs
A survey among high school students by Image
Infotainment Ltd from 2005-2006 revealed the students'
awareness of Digital Media as an exciting career option,
their eagerness to pursue a career in Digital Media and the
want for a Full time College Level Degree Program.
To address this need, ICAT launched 3 year Full time
B.A. in Digital Media Degree programs in 2006,
that would enable those who have completed Plus Two
to pursue a Full time career in 3D Animation, Visual FX,
Game Design and Game Development.