Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Toonz Academy, one of the leading animation training facilities, has singed up an affiliation with prestigious European Carlous Magnus University, Brussels for its animation training courses.

Under the affiliation, ECM University through diploma and degree certificates, would recognise the 3D and 2D animation courses provided by the academy, Toonz Animation CEO P Jayakumar told reporters here on Friday.

ECM University was founded and sponsored by the European Economic Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry (EEIG) and these certificates fulfil the requirements of a European Vocational Qualification and career development, he said.

As per industry estimates, there would be a demand for 50,000 animators in India in near future, he added.

EEIG President Anita Singh said the affiliation was a part of encouraging quality education in any part of the world.