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Students walk away with a rich portfolio comprising of best 3D and VFX project. This portfolio will be a gateway to joining animation and visual effect industry.
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Intensive Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) program to nurture highly in demand specialists
A wide range of job opportunity
Elective specialization in Modeling & Texturing / Lighting / Animation / Visual Effects
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PDP IN 3D ANIMATION VISUAL EFFECTS (27 MONTHS)
Overview
Learn from the Professionals
This program begins with the Fundamentals of Art and Design, Digital Painting and Digital 2D Animation which is necessary for 3D Animation. The program follows with Visual Effects where students can create amazing effects, compose live and CG footage, Paint, Color correct etc. Afterwards, the student can select any one specialization from four different options where they decide to make their career. They will also learn how Augmented and Virtual Reality works.
Become a professional artist
A well laid out assessment procedure ensures the students’ acceptability as distinguished professionals in the world of Animation. ZICA’s placement cell provides placement assistance to all ZICA students across the country. ZICA training academy is equipped with high-end systems, 2D animation facilities, 3D software, Visual FX Labs and Imaging Technologies.
Program Highlights
- Increase design and visualization skills
- Learn complete Production and Post-Production Pipeline
- Introduction of Augmented and Virtual Reality module
- Continuous evaluation through competitions and activities
- Placement support
Delivery Method
- Weekday batches: 5 days a week (2 hours per day)
- Practical session backed by theory explanation
- Practical assignment and Project-based learning
- Industry-aligned creative and technical programs
- Master classes by industry professionals
PROGRAM OUTLINE
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MODULE I - FUNDAMENTALS OF ART, DESIGN & COMPUTER GRAPHICS (6 MONTHS)
- Preface
- Sketching
- Human Figure Study
- Animal Study
- Perspective Study
- Colour Theory
- Story
- Master Layout Design
- Character Design
- Digital illustration
- Storyboard
- Computer Graphics
- Digital 2D Animation
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MODULE II – 3D DIGITAL ART (6 MONTHS)
- Video & Audio Editing
- Stop-motion
3D Modeling
- Interior Modelling
- Product Modelling
Texturing
- Hypershade
- Material
- UV Mapping
- UV Unwrapping
Interior & Exterior Lighting
Basic Rigging
Inorganic and camera Animation
3D Character Modeling
- Surface
- Inorganic Poly Modelling
- Organic Character Modelling
Texturing
- Hypershade
- Material
- UV Mapping
- UV Unwrapping
- 3D Paint
Lighting & Shading
- Three point lighting
- Interior Lighting
- Exterior Lighting
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MODULE III – 3D CHARACTER ANIMATION (6 MONTHS)
Character Rigging
- Connections
- Deformers
- Skeleton
- Skinning
- Face Rig
- Muscle rig
- Posing with final character
3D Character Animation
- Animation workflow
- Animation principles
- Animation exercise
- Working on the project for Character Animation
- Props Animation
- Body language & Acting
- Lip-sync
- Expressions
Maya Motion
Particles and Dynamics
- Particles
- Emitter
- Fluid Effect
- Soft Body
- Rigid Body
Technical Animation
- Fur
- nHair
- nCloth
- nDynamics
- Xgen plugin
- Bifrost
Digital Compositing – 1
- Motion Graphics
- Compositing
- Rendering
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MODULE IV – VISUAL EFFECTS, AR & VR (6 MONTHS)
Digital Compositing – 2
- Masking
- Rotoscope
- Color Correction
- Compose 3D render passes
- Keying
- Tracking Stabilize
- Rotoscope using tracking Technique
- Introduction to 3D tools
- Camera projection
- Introduction to Particles
- and Intro to Forces
- Paint tools
- Clean up/Wire-Rig Removal
Digital Compositing – 3
- Animation, dopesheet and curve editor
- Rotoscopy
- Color Management
- Tracking, stabilizing
- Planner Tracking
- Keying
- Camera projection
- Camera tracking
- Re-lighting
- Rotopaint node
- Clean-up
Elective specialisation (2 Months)
- Modeling & Texturing
- Lighting and Shading
- Character Animation
- Visual Effects
Augment Reality and Virtual Reality
- Introduction to Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
- The basics of AR functionality
- Taking the next steps with ARCore
- Bringing ARCore to life
Portfolio Preparation
Emerging student profile
The Certificate holder will have a very bright prospect in the Animation or Visual Effects studios. He / She will have the ability to contribute to any / all departments of the production pipeline, with a clear understanding of the fundamentals. They will become indispensable for any Animation or VFX production studio.
PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY
After successfully completion of the said program, a student is eligible for following job categories.
- Modeling Artist
- Texturing Artist
- Lighting Artist
- Rigger
- Animator
- FX / Simulation Artist
- Render Wrangler
- Rotoscope Artist
- Prep / Paint Artist
- Clean-up Artist
- Rotomation Artist
- Compositor
- VFX Artist
| WHO SHOULD ATTEND | ||
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| Freshers | Working Professionals | Entrepreneurs |
| Improve your Resume | Start a new career | Expand your business |
| Learn the latest technology and tools | Advance your career growth by adding value to your CV | Be aware of the latest technology and tools |
| Standout with a unique skill set | Increase your work portfolio | Save the cost of your prevailing business |
| Create an outstanding portfolio | Work as a part-time freelancer | Get industry recognised certificate |
How to apply?
Admissibility
- Students who have completed class 10 and are interested to join ZICA programs
- Fill inquiry form
- Admission to the institute would be based on the student’s performance in the creativity test
Schedule your Personal Interview
- Screened by the faculty
- Notification of the program start date.
Enrollment
- Unleash your creative potential
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