Specialization Program in 3D Animation (1 Year)
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About Course
This program focuses on providing the required knowledge to start your career in the spectacular Media & Entertainment Industry. It works as a stepping stone of your professional journey. Animation is now an integral part of movies, web series, TVCs, and many other broadcasting formats. They help to narrate the storytelling in an enhanced way and have become a must-have tool for every director to properly execute their conceived ideas into reality.
Skills
Upon completion, students will have:
- Comprehensive knowledge of various 3D Animation techniques
- Professional 3D modeling and texturing skills
- Character animation and rigging capabilities
- Digital sculpting and asset creation abilities
- Industry-standard workflow understanding
- Lighting and rendering expertise
Portfolio of projects demonstrating technical and creative abilities - Practical experience with industry-standard software and tools
Jobs
Graduates of this program are positioned for entry-level to mid-level roles in studios and production houses, including:
- 3D Animator
- 3D Artist
- 3D Generalist
- Junior Modeler
- Texture Artist
- Lighting Artist
- Animation Assistant
- Character Artist
Curriculum
Foundation Module: Introduction to 3D Animation & Digital Art
- Fundamentals of 2D animation and drawing
- Basics of 3D modeling (polygonal and subdivision surface)
- Texturing and UV mapping
- Introduction to digital sculpting
- Understanding animation principles (timing, spacing, arcs)
- Color theory and composition
- Lighting fundamentals
- Camera basics
- Pre-production planning including storyboarding.
Software/Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, ZBrush (Introduction), Adobe Premiere Pro
Specialization Module: Advanced 3D Animation Production
- Advanced 3D modeling techniques
- Character modeling and topology
- Advanced texturing and shading workflows
- Character rigging basics
- Character animation and performance
- Lighting and rendering with Arnold or V-Ray
- Animation pipeline and production workflows
- Rendering optimization
- Portfolio development with demo reel creation