PROFESSIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME IN
3D ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS
3D Animation and Visual Effects is a comprehensive 36-month programme designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the dynamic field of animation and visual effects. It covers a wide range of topics, from fundamental art and design principles to advanced techniques in 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, and visual effects. Students will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software and tools, preparing them for successful careers in the animation and VFX industry.
Detailed 36-Month Curriculum Breakdown
Module 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF ART, DESIGN, AND COMPUTER GRAPHICS (6 MONTHS)
- History of animation and VFX
- Drawing and sketching, Perspective
- Colour theory and painting
- Storytelling and scriptwriting
- Character design and digital illustration
- Storyboarding, Computer graphics
- Video and audio editing
Software Covered:
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition
Module 2: 3D DIGITAL ART (6 MONTHS)
- 3D modelling
- Environmental modelling
- Advanced modelling and sculpting
- Advanced texturing
Software Covered:
Maya
SpeedTree, ZBrush, Substance Designer
Module 3: RIGGING AND CHARACTER ANIMATION (6 MONTHS)
- Advanced texturing, Rendering, and look development
- Lighting, Rigging
- 3D character animation
Software Covered:
Substance Painter, Marmoset Toolbag, Maya, Arnold
Module 4: CHARACTER ANIMATION AND PARTICLE DYNAMICS (6 MONTHS)
- Advanced character animation
- Dynamics, Cloth simulation
- Fluid simulations
Software Covered:
Maya, V-Ray, REDSHIFT, Nuke, Marmoset Designer, ZBrush, Krakatoa
Module 5: MOTION GRAPHICS AND VISUAL EFFECTS (6 MONTHS)
- Digital compositing – 1 & 2
- Advanced lighting
Software Covered:
Adobe After Effects, Nuke, Maya, Arnold
Module 6: ADVANCED VISUAL EFFECTS (6 MONTHS)
- Digital compositing – 3
- Digital tracking
- Advanced effects
Software Covered:
SilhouetteFX, 3D Equalizer, Houdini
🧑🎓 Emerging Student Profile
The certified students will emerge as highly skilled professionals ready to take on various roles in the animation and visual effects industry.
They will possess:
- ✅ Strong artistic skills and technical expertise.
- ✅ Creative storytelling and problem-solving abilities.
- ✅ A diverse and impressive portfolio showcasing their work across various projects and assignments, ensuring they are industry-ready upon graduation.