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Biography
Dr.Aravind Narayanan  is an Indian Animator ,Academician and VFX Artist, currently serving as a Faculty Member in the Department of Animation and VFX at the K R Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts (KRNNIVSA) in Kerala. An alumnus of St. Joseph College of Communication (Media Village), he has 11 years of experience as an animation academician.

Early Life and Education
Dr. Aravind N completed his schooling at SDLP School Urulikunnam, MGM UP Elikulam, St. Joseph High School Vuilakumadam, and Government Higher Secondary School Panamattom, where he developed a keen interest in drawing and painting. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Animation and Graphic Design from South India’s first media college, St. Joseph College of Communication, Media Village, Kurishummoodu. He also completed his Master's degree in Animation at the same college, becoming the first student to earn both an Animation degree and a postgraduate degree from M.G. University, securing the first rank in his Master’s program. Additionally, Dr.Aravind Narayanan holds a Ph.D. in Animation, with his research focusing on "The Effectiveness of Using Multimedia Tools in Teaching Art Education Among College Students," making him a pioneer in earning such qualifications across India.

Career
Dr. Aravind N has contributed his animation expertise to numerous Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam films, including "Kunjaliyan" (2012), "Chennaiyil Oru Naal" (2013), "Living Together" (2011), "Marconi Mathai" (2019), and "Lappan Chhappan" (2017). He produced, directed, and animated the award-winning short film "Future Plans," which was recognized by Doordarshan's "Swachh Bharat Mission" as part of the Clean India initiative by the Government of India, and his interview was broadcast on Doordarshan. The film was also officially selected for the Caribetoons International Animation Film Festival 2024. Additionally, he provided VFX for the short film "Goodbye, Mayfly," directed by Siddhartha Gigoo, which received numerous awards and official selections at various festivals. His academic journey began at St. Joseph’s College of Communication, affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala, India, where he was the first student to earn both an Animation degree and a postgraduate degree from M G University, securing first rank in his Master’s program. After two years of teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, he joined K R Narayanan National Film Institute, Kerala, as a faculty member in 2015. This is the only government film institute in Kerala. He specializes in sand animation and cut-out animation, including stop-motion techniques. His sand animation "World Peace" was selected for several international experimental film festivals. Dr. Aravind Narayanan's animation work extends to advertisements for KSID, KSCADC, KASE, KSDMA, Kuwait Oil Company, K P Namboothiris, Azym Technologies, and various international ad agencies. He was a freelance animator and designer for Accen'D in the UAE from 2017 to 2022. His extensive experience and numerous accomplishments make him a distinguished figure in the field of animation.

Personal Life
Dr Aravind N is married to Akshara S Vinod, and they have one Daughter, Aradhya Aravind. Parents: Narayanan Nair K M ,Saraswathy, Brother :Renjith Narayanan

Awards and Honors

 * Best Animation Short (Swach Bharath Mission Animation Short Film Competition National Level Competition ( 2016 )
 * Official Selection for Animation short Caribetoons International Animation Film Festival Colombia (2024)

Published Journals

 * Impact of using multimedia teaching method in art education among college students
 * Use and effectiveness of online learning with animated contents amid COVID-19