Background
Professional Certification

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME IN3D ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS

27 MONTHS

3D Animation and Visual Effects is an intensive 27-month programme that provides 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 modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, and visual effects.

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6 MONTHS01

FUNDAMENTALS OF ART, DESIGN, AND COMPUTER GRAPHICS

  • History of Animation and VFX
  • Drawing basics and sketching techniques
  • Colour theory and painting
  • Storytelling and scriptwriting
  • Character design and digital illustration
  • Storyboarding
  • Computer Graphics
  • Video and audio editing
Mastering Tools
PhotoshopIllustratorPremiereAudition
6 MONTHS02

3D DIGITAL ART

  • 3D modelling using Maya
  • Environmental modelling
  • Advanced texturing
  • Rendering and look development
Mastering Tools
MayaSpeedTreeSubstance PainterMarmoset Toolbag
6 MONTHS03

LIGHTING, ANIMATION, AND DYNAMICS

  • Lighting techniques
  • Rigging techniques
  • 3D character animation principles
  • Dynamics
  • Motion graphics
Mastering Tools
MayaArnoldXGenBulletMASH
6 MONTHS04

ADVANCED DYNAMICS AND VISUAL EFFECTS

  • Advanced Dynamics
  • Fire and Smoke Simulations
  • Digital Compositing
Mastering Tools
BifrostRealFlowFumeFXAfter EffectsNuke
3 MONTHS05

ELECTIVE SPECIALISATION (ANY 1)

  • Modelling and texturing specialisation
  • Lighting and shading specialisation
  • Character animation specialisation
  • Visual effects specialisation
Mastering Tools
ZBrushSubstance PainterMayaArnoldNukeSilhouetteFX3D EqualizerTrapcodeRed Giant
Outcome

Emerging
Student Profile

The certified students will emerge as highly skilled professionals ready to excel in the animation and visual effects industry. They will possess strong artistic skills in drawing, sketching, and digital illustration, along with technical expertise in industry-standard software for 3D modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, and visual effects. With a deep understanding of storytelling techniques and scriptwriting, they will be adept at creating compelling stories and characters.