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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