VFX & Compositing – 1 Year
02/07/2025 2025-07-16 17:18VFX & Compositing – 1 Year

About Course
The VFX & Compositing Professional Certificate Program is a comprehensive, one-year full-time course designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of visual effects and digital post-production. This industry-focused program offers a well-rounded curriculum that combines theoretical foundations with extensive hands-on training, enabling learners to master the latest compositing techniques and VFX workflows used in high-end film, television, advertising, and new media productions.
Mon-Friday (3hrs)
Course Overview
Students will gain practical experience working with industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects, Nuke, and other compositing tools, as well as learn key processes including green screen (chroma key) compositing, tracking and matchmoving, rotoscoping, and color correction. The course also incorporates training on emerging AI-powered technologies that are transforming the post-production landscape, giving students a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving industry.
Throughout the program, learners will work on real-world projects that simulate professional VFX pipelines, from pre-visualization to final delivery. By mastering advanced compositing techniques and digital effects integration, students will be prepared to contribute effectively to a variety of media productions. This hands-on approach ensures graduates build a strong portfolio of work demonstrating both technical proficiency and creative problem-solving abilities, readying them for careers in VFX studios, post-production houses, advertising agencies, and multimedia companies.
Pre-requisites:
Students with basic knowledge on 2D and 3D Animation.
Who Should Enroll
This program is ideal for:
- Students and professionals interested in VFX and digital post-production
- Film editors and animators seeking specialized skills in compositing
- Designers and digital artists looking to expand into motion graphics and cinematic effects
- Emphasises on learning various interior designs and spatial design methodologies, both new and established; questioning their capability in meeting the current concerns.
- Develops the ability to comprehend contemporary aspects of interior design through the integration of both theory and practice, and provide effective and adaptable solutions.
- Focuses on the integral elements of interior design such as, colour and lighting, furniture in interiors, floriculture and landscaping, consumer and merchandising, etc.
- Develops the idea of deliberating on the evolving trends, contemporary norms, cultural dynamics and innovations of interior design both in, Indian and international market.
- Provides opportunities to students to showcase their design work through presentations, portfolio, and exhibitions.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the VFX & Compositing Professional Certificate Program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in industry-standard VFX and compositing software including Adobe After Effects, Nuke, applying these tools to create seamless visual effects and composite elements.
- Apply foundational and advanced compositing techniques such as green screen (chroma key) workflows, rotoscoping, motion tracking, and matchmoving to integrate digital effects convincingly into live-action footage.
- Execute color correction, grading, and image enhancement to ensure visual consistency and aesthetic quality across complex sequences.
- Utilize AI-powered tools and modern digital workflows to optimize VFX production processes and improve efficiency without compromising creative quality.
- Interpret and follow professional VFX pipelines, from pre-visualization and asset integration to final rendering and delivery, adapting to project requirements and industry standards.
- Analyze and troubleshoot compositing challenges, applying creative problem-solving skills to produce high-quality visual effects for film, television, advertising, and digital media.
- Collaborate effectively within production teams, incorporating feedback and revisions while adhering to project timelines and technical specifications.
- Develop a professional portfolio showcasing a range of compositing and visual effects projects, demonstrating technical skill, creativity, and readiness for employment in VFX studios and post-production house
Career Pathways
Students of the program will be well-prepared for roles such as:
- VFX Compositor
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Roto & Paint Artist
- Matchmove Artist
- Digital Matte Painter
- VFX Editor
- AI-Assisted Content Creator
- Post-Production Generalist
Reasons To Apply
- Develop a deep understanding of the various parameters that inform the practice of interior design, to identify issues faced by the current interior design industry and to provide solutions that are innovative and ergonomic.
- Develop an understanding of how history, cultural and community inform the practice of interior design.
- Understand various materials and their processes, along with new innovative technological and digital mediums that help in interior design practice.
- Undertake collaborative projects, field visits and gain experience through industry exposure supported by the institute.
Course Structure
Semester I
Fundamentals of VFX & Compositing
- History of VFX
- Camera & Lighting Basics
- Rotoscoping Techniques
- Chroma Keying
- Introduction to Compositing using Adobe After Effects
Semester II
Advanced Compositing & CGI Integration
- 3D for Compositing (using Blender / Maya)
- Matchmoving & Camera Tracking (PFTrack / Silhouette)
- VFX Shot Integration (Nuke)
- Color Correction & Grading
- Final Compositing Project
Workshops & Special Modules
- Matte Painting & Digital Set Extension
- AI in VFX: Exploring tools like Runway ML and Generative AI for next-gen compositing workflows
Software & Tools Covered
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Premiere Pro
– Paid softwares
- Blender / Maya
- Nuke
- PFTrack
- Silhouette
- Runway ML
Mon-Friday (3hrs)