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Visual Effects overview
- Comprehensive Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) program to cater exceedingly
- growing demand in the industry
- A wide range of VFX job opportunities.
- Produce Short film by using Live action, 3D and Visual Effects
“Empowering Students Through Innovation: Unleashing Potential for a Brighter Future”
PDP In Filmmaking Visual Effects (24 Months)
Learn from Professionals
This program has been designed to deal with Filmmaking by using Live Action, 3D Animation & Visual Effects. The first module deals with Fundamentals of Art Design & Composition. A student then understands the basics of Photography and Filmmaking. The second module covers CG Assets & Characters, Rigging & Animation that is required for a VFX film. The third module deals with Dynamics & Tracking. The fourth module combines CG with live action footage using timelines and a node-based compositing software. At the end of the program, the student develops a Visual Effects short film using Live Action & CG.
Become a Professional Artist
A well laid out assessment procedure ensures the students acceptability as distinguished protessionals in the world or Visual EfTects. LILA’S placement cell provides placement assistance to all ZICA students across the country. ZICA training academy is equipped with high-end animation tools, 2D animation facilities 3D software, Visual FX Labs and Imaging Technologies.
Be Industry Ready
Students walk away with a rich portfolio comprising of live action, 3D and VFX project. This portfolio will be a gateway to joining industry.
Program Highlights
- Increase design and visualization skills.
- Learn complete Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production Pipeline
- Introduction of Augmented and Virtual Reality Module.
- Placement Support.
Curriculum
Module 01: FUNDAMENTALS OF ART, DESIGN & COMPUTER GRAPHICS (6 MONTHS)
- Preface
- Sketching
- Colour Theory
- Story
- Character Design
- Digital Illustration
- Story board
- Computer Graphics
- Video & Audio Editing
Module 02: 3D DIGITAL ART (6 MONTHS)
Modeling using Maya.
- Surface
- Game Props Modeling
- Character Modell
Texturing(Maya)
- Material
- UV Mapping
- Realistic Character Texture
Module 03: LIGHTING, RIGGING & CHARACTER ANIMATION (6 MONTHS)
Lighting
- Maya Lighting- Introduction
- Lighting Foundation
3D Character Animation
- Animation Workflow
- Animation principles
- Body Mechanics
- Facial Expressions
Module 04: DYNAMICS & MOTION GRAPHICS (6 MONTHS)
Dynamics
- Particles & Emmiter
- Fluid Effect
- Soft Body
- Rigid Body
Technical Animation
- nHair
- nCloth
- nParticles
- Xgen Plugin
- Bullet
Gallery
Career Avenues
Upon successful completion of the program, students become eligible for a variety of job categories across the animation and design industry.
Modeling Artist
Render Wrangler
Texturing Artist
Rotoscope Artist
Lighting Artist
Prep / Paint Artist
Rigger
Clean-up Artist
Animator
Rotomation Artist
FX/Simulation Artist
VFX Artist
Professional Program in Visual Effects (12 Months)
Learn from Professionals
This program provides a gateway to the Visual Effects world. The program starts with Fundamentals of Film Making & Computer Graphics. Then the program introduces the students to 3D Computer Graphics for a short period, thereby strengthening their skills in Dynamics, Tracking, Rotoscopy and Compositing, which forms the foundation for Visual Effects. A student will compile different kinds of VFX shots to build an outstanding portfolio during the last month of the program.
Become a Professional Artist
A well laid out assessment procedure ensures the students’ acceptability as distinguished professionals in the world of Visual Effects. ZICA’s placement cell provides placement assistance to all ZICA students across the countrv. ZICA trainine academv is equipped with high-end animation tools. 2D animation facilities. 3D software, Visual FX Labs and Imaging Technologies.
Be Industry Ready
Students walk awav with a rich porttolio comprising or live action and Vrx project. I his porttolio will be a gatewav to joining visual eftect industry
Program Highlights
- Increase design and Visualization Skills.
- Learn complete Production and Post-Production Pipeline
- Continuous evaluation through competitions and activities.
- Introduction to Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality.
- Placement support.
Curriculum
Module 01: FUNDAMENTALS OF ART, DESIGN & COMPUTER GRAPHICS (6 MONTHS)
- Preface
- Sketching
- Colour Theory
- Story
- Character Design
- Digital Illustration
- Story board
- Computer Graphics
- Video & Audio Editing
Module 02: 3D DIGITAL ANIMATION & DYNAMICS (6 MONTHS)
Modeling using Maya.
- Surface
- Game Props Modeling
- Character Modell
Texturing(Maya)
- Material
- UV Mapping
- Realistic Character Texture
Module 03: ADVANCE DYNAMICS AND VISUAL EFFECTS (6 MONTHS)
Lighting
- Maya Lighting- Introduction
- Lighting Foundation
3D Character Animation
- Animation Workflow
- Animation principles
- Body Mechanics
- Facial Expressions
Module 04: ADVANCED COMPOSITING TRACKING AND AR/VR (6 MONTHS)
Dynamics
- Particles & Emmiter
- Fluid Effect
- Soft Body
- Rigid Body
Technical Animation
- nHair
- nCloth
- nParticles
- Xgen Plugin
- Bullet
Career Avenues
After successful completion of the said program, a student is eligible for the following job categories.
Motion Graphics Artist
Matchmover / 3D Tracking Artist
Compositor
Rotoscope Artist
Lighting Artist
Prep / Paint Artist
Rigger
Clean-up Artist
VFX Artist
Rotomation Artist
Program Compositing (6 Months)
Learn from Professionals
This program is designed for the student who wants to make a career in the VFX industry. The program starts with the basic understanding of how Compute Graphic works. We then expose students to layer based and node based Compositing software. Students learn all important areas of compositing such as Rotoscopy, Color Correction, Paint, Wire Removal and Tracking etc.
Become a Professional Artist
This program starts with the introduction of Computer Graphics. Then the program covers layer based and node-based compositing tools which cover rotoscoping, colour correction, keying, Tracking etc. A student will compile VFX assignments to build the portfolio.
Be Industry Ready
Learning by Doing approach to Education pipeline
Program Highlights
- Learn an Advanced Technical Skill.
- Placement Support.
- Learn complete Post-Production Pipeline
Career Avenues
After successful completion of the said program, a student is eligible for the following job categories.