In animation education, it is not enough to learn the tools of animation, say mastering software like Maya and 3D Max for 3D animation and Flash, Toon and Boom for 2D animation. It is also necessary to understand the whole process starting from an idea, which is nurtured to a concept, creating characters, planning a layout, scripting and a lot more. A person who wants to master animation must have good drawing skills, imagination and a basic understanding of motion mechanics. A qualification in fine arts is an added advantage.

Too many Indian animators come from IT background, and do not understand the basics of art, drawing, film making, camera work, animation or lighting. According to Ram Mohan, the father of Indian animation, it is an advantage if you can draw.