Diploma in Animation & VFX – 1 Year
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Diploma in Animation & VFX
About Course
This comprehensive program is designed to equip students with a well-rounded skill set in both traditional and digital animation, as well as in the field of Visual Effects (VFX). It begins with the fundamentals of drawing and the core principles of animation, fostering essential skills in observation, proportion, timing, and motion, which are the building blocks of any animation or VFX work. Students are introduced to the world of 2D animation, where they learn to bring characters and scenes to life through frame-by-frame techniques, while also understanding storytelling and timing in animated sequences.
Duration:1 Years Mon-Friday (3hrs)
Eligibility: Anyone after 10th or 12th grade
Availability: Bengaluru
Course with Built-in AI Training
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Pre-requisites:
Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with operating systems.
Fundamental understanding of visual art concepts (drawing or design experience is helpful but not mandatory)
Who Should Enroll
This program is ideal for:
- Beginners with no prior experience in animation or VFX
- Students and recent graduates interested in digital media
- Content creators and filmmakers wanting to enhance their videos
Designers and multimedia artists expanding their skill set
Course Overview
As the program progresses, students delve into 3D animation using industry standard software. Here, they gain practical knowledge in the full 3D production pipeline, including basic modeling techniques, UV unwrapping and texturing, applying lighting setups, rigging characters for movement, animating objects and figures, and rendering final outputs as still images or animated sequences. These technical skills are integrated with creative design, encouraging students to think both artistically and logically.
In parallel, students explore the history and evolution of visual effects, developing an understanding of how the industry has transformed through time and how modern technologies have shaped current practices. Foundational knowledge in software camera operations and lighting principles is introduced to help students understand how real-world cinematography influences the realism of VFX.
Building on this foundation, the program introduces digital compositing using Adobe After Effects, teaching students how to combine multiple visual elements into a cohesive scene. They learn essential techniques such as layering, masking, keying, tracking. Additionally, the program focuses on integrating 3D elements into live action footage, a critical skill in professional VFX workflows through 3D for compositing practices using Maya or Blender in combination with compositing tools. Students also learn to apply color correction and grading techniques to match elements seamlessly and enhance visual storytelling.
The program concludes with a final compositing project, where students synthesize all their acquired skills drawing, animation, 3D asset creation, compositing, and visual storytelling into a polished, industry ready VFX shot or short sequence. By the end of the program, students will be capable of understanding and executing the core components of a professional animation and VFX pipeline, preparing them for further specialization or entry level careers in the animation, film, gaming, and digital media industries.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this program, students will be able to:
- Understand and apply the principles of animation.
- Create simple 2D and 3D animations.
- Use 3D software to model, texture, light, rig, animate, and render basic objects.
- Understand the history of VFX and how it is used in films.
- Use a camera and basic lighting for visual projects.
- Use Adobe After Effects to create simple VFX shots.
- Add 3D elements into real video footage.
- Adjust colors and lighting to make scenes look better.
- Complete a final project showing all the skills learned
Career Opportunities
- Junior 3D artist
- VFX artist
- Animation assistant
- Video editor in film
- Game Asset Designer
- Motion graphics designer
Software & Tools Covered
- Adobe Animate
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe After effects
- Premiere pro
– Paid softwares
- Autodesk Maya / Blender
- Runway ML (AI Tools)
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