Course APDAV

APDAV

Duration

24 months, 4 semesters, 2D & advanced 3D animation course with a focus on portfolio development.

Classes

Classes are typically held 3 times a week for about 90 minutes per session.

Eligibility

Those who have completed Class 12 are eligible to apply.

Course highlights

  • Complete Animation career program.
  • Study upgraded versions of software like Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Photoshop, Indesign, Sound Forge, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Flash, Action Script, 3D Max, V-Ray, Adobe After Effects, Maya & Z Brush.
  • E-Projects at regular intervals.
  • Includes concept-based modules like Design & Visualization Fundamentals, Graphics & Illustration Fundamentals, Concepts of advertising, Anatomy Study, Concepts of 2D Animation, Claymation, 3D Basics, and more.
  • Learn practical application of tools & software.
  • Industry visits & workshops.  
  • Laddered learning - learn animation in increasing order of complexity.
  • Specialization in area of interest.
  • Create Portfolio Demo Reel in the area of interest. 


    SEMESTER 1

     

    Design Suite

    Overview

    Learn design, sketching & graphics skills.

    Modules

    • Fundamentals of computer, multimedia & Internet
    • Design & visualization fundamentals
    • Graphics & illustration fundamentals
    • Creating illustrations - I
    • Creating illustrations- II
    • Image magic
    • Concepts of advertising
    • Media publishing
    • Print portfolio

    Software taught

    • Adobe Illustrator CS4
    • CorelDRAW X4
    • Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended
    • Adobe Indesign CS 4

     SEMESTER 2 

    2D Design & Animation Suite

    Overview

    Enhance skills in anatomy study, storyboarding, 2D animation & audio-video editing.

    Modules

    • Anatomy study
    • Working with audio
    • Video streaming & editing
    • Concepts of 2D Animation
    • 2D graphics & animation with Flash
    • Principles of animation using Flash
    • Flash scripting
    • 2D Animation Portfolio  (Case Study)

    Software taught

    • Sound Forge 9
    • Adobe Premier Pro CS 4
    • Adobe Flash CS4 Professional
    • Action Script 3.0

    SEMESTER 3

    3D Animation Suite

    Overview

    Study 3D animation & special effects.

    Modules

    • Claymation: A stop-motion animation technique
    • 3D basics: Modeling to animation
    • Modeling with 3D
    • Lights, camera & materials
    • 3D Motion Graphics & FX
    • Rendering with V-Ray
    • Digital FX
    • 3D Animation/ Architectural Visualization Portfolio (Case Study)

    Software taught

    • Stop Motion Pro/ Monkey Jump
    • 3ds Max 2010
    • V-Ray
    • Adobe After Effects CS4 Professional


     SEMESTER 4


    Advanced 3D Animation & Portfolio Development

    Overview

    Advanced 3D animation techniques with specialization in the area of interest & portfolio development.

    Modules

    • Modeling with Maya
    • Modeling with Z Brush
    • Texturing with Maya
    • Lighting & rendering with Maya
    • Rigging with Maya
    • Character animation with Maya
    • Paint effects & dynamics using Maya
    • Realistic features with Maya
    • Matchmoving & camera tracking
    • Specialisation (Choose 1 elective):
      • Modeling & Texturing
      • Lighting & Rendering
      • Rigging & Animation
    • Portfolio Demo Reel
    • Orientation to creative test

    Software taught

    • Maya Unlimited 2010
    • Z Brush