PCDP IN
3D ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS
27 MONTHS
3D Animation and Visual Effects is an intensive 27-month programme that provides students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the dynamic field of animation and visual effects. It covers a wide range of topics, from fundamental art and design principles to advanced techniques in 3D modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, and visual effects. Students will gain
hands-on experience with industry-standard software and tools, preparing them for successful careers in the animation and VFX industry.
FUNDAMENTALS OF ART, DESIGN AND COMPUTER GRAPHICS [ 6 MONTHS ]
- History of Animation and VFX
- Drawing basics and sketching techniques
- Colour theory and painting
- Storytelling and scriptwriting
- Character design and Digital illustration
- Storyboarding
- Computer Graphics
- Video and audio editing
SOFTWARE
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Premiere
- Audition
- 3D modelling using Maya
- Environmental modeling
- Advanced texturing
- Rendering and look development
SOFTWARE
- Maya
- SpeedTree
- Substance Painter
- Marmoset Toolbag
LIGHTING, ANIMATION, AND DYNAMICS [ 6 MONTHS ]
3D DIGITAL ART [ 6 MONTHS ]
- Lighting techniques
- Rigging techniques
- 3D character animation principles
- Dynamics
- Motion graphics
SOFTWARE
- Maya
- Arnold
- XGen
- Bullet
- MASH
ADVANCED DYNAMICS AND VISUAL EFFECTS [ 6 MONTHS ]
- Advanced Dynamics
- Fire and Smoke Simulations
- Digital Compositing
SOFTWARE
- Bifrost
- RealFlow
- FumeFX
- After Effects
- Nuke
ELECTIVE SPECIALISATION (ANY 1) [ 3 MONTHS ]
- Modelling and texturing specialisation
- Lighting and shading specialisation
- Character animation specialisation
- Visual effects specialisation
SOFTWARE
- ZBrush
- Substance Painter
- Maya
- Arnold
- Nuke
- SilhouetteFX
- 3D Equalizer
- Trapcode
- Red Giant
EMERGING STUDENT PROFILE
The certified students will emerge as highly skilled professionals ready to excel in the animation and visual effects industry. They will possess strong artistic skills in drawing, sketching, and digital illustration, along with technical expertise in industry-standard software for 3D modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, and visual effects. With a deep understanding of storytelling techniques and scriptwriting, they will be adept at creating compelling stories and characters.
