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CIO Bulletin,
11 August, 2026
Author:
Sambhrant Das
Iict-graphiti studios partnership strengthens avgc xr industry academia ties by integrating real world studio workflows with academic curricula to build future ready creative talent
The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) has forged a pivotal strategic alliance with leading animation powerhouse Graphiti Studios to redefine professional training standards. In an unprecedented move, the IICT-Graphiti Studios partnership has created pathways for hands-on studio workflows in an academic environment. This move aims to fill the gaps in the animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics industries in India. The initiative combines theoretical studies and practical production experiences to prepare tomorrow’s creative forces for the fast-changing media environment.
To achieve complete readiness for employment in the industry, the partnership establishes clear paths connecting theoretical studies with practitioners:
Teaching students through projects, learning from expert mentors, and undergoing internships in media and animation.
Providing hands-on experience with real-time rendering technology and advanced tools for commercial digital creation.
Joint development of curricula adapted for the needs of the industry that can help students learn the necessary skills quickly.
Beyond individual skill-building, the initiative focuses on developing domestic creative capital capable of producing world-class original content. The key takeaway is that the combination of theoretical education and practical experience fast-tracks the students’ preparedness while laying a strong foundation for locally produced narratives.
The framework bridges the gap between new creators and experienced directors and animators.
It provides opportunities to enterprising young minds to develop, pitch, and produce works for domestic and international audiences.
The alliance incorporates active feedback loops between studio veterans and academic departments to continuously refine educational modules.
Masterclasses, live project reviews, and technical workshops will be regularly conducted by senior animation professionals.
Joint research initiatives will explore emerging tools, including virtual production and real-time visualization frameworks.
Direct links between academic establishments and companies in the market allow for a sustainable talent flow, which is crucial for international competitiveness. With the growth in demand for immersive content in various markets worldwide, formal ties between business and academic institutions guarantee that Indian creators will go from simple job execution to leading creative projects. CIO Bulletin views this development as a significant breakthrough in achieving competence in the AVGC-XR sphere in India.
Everything you need to know about this news
The purpose of this initiative is to connect academic and industry practice by providing training, internship opportunities, and mentoring in the AVGC-XR field.
The partnership focuses on animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality.
Students are offered real-world projects to work on, follow the studio industry standard workflow, get feedback, and have internship opportunities.
They ensure that educational curricula keep pace with rapid technological advancements, helping students graduate with job-ready practical skills.
Graphiti Studios provides operational expertise, senior mentorship, project opportunities, and industry guidance to refine IICT's academic programs.








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