Animation & Visual Effects Courses

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OVERVIEW

The animators are like the illusionist, who create magic on the screen by transforming their imagination into reality. They possess the skills to think outside of the box and amaze us with their creativity on the screen. India is considered to be the richest country when it comes to art. It is the art of bringing life to a character. It is the perfect blend of creativity and technology. The animation industry globally is expected to grow at a pace faster than the IT industries. Animation as a career option is a field where you can fulfill your dream of “enjoy-as-you-work”, feel satisfied at the end of your day and get praise from your clients as well.

The size of the animation, VFX and post-production industry has grown tremendously,the animation industry that’s currently estimated at Rs.14.8 billion is bound to increase to Rs 20.9 billion by 2020 and Currently the VFX industry is estimated to be of Rs 43.5 billion and will get a significant increase by 2020 and is estimated to grow up to Rs 87.1 billion. Currently, India has more than 300 animations, 40 VFX and 85 game development studios.

If you find yourself lacking in technical talents, don’t worry! These are the exact skills that you can acquire by earning an animation degree or diploma from Virtual Voyage College, Indore which is the best Animation institute in India and is known for its 2D and 3D Animation courses, VFX courses and unique training methodology, opportunity to work on live projects and films, internships and interaction with industry experts as mentor, guide & faculty. Virtual Voyage is India’s The Animation school.

The College offers UG Degree Programs in association with Animation University – One of the leading Universities in Central India imparting Art, Design, Media & Creative Education Raja Mansingh Tomar Music & Art university; established by MP Government by act number 3 of 2009.

SCOPE

The scope of 3d animation programs is humongous all over the world. But in India, well, the future is vast, varied, bright & the market is in dire need of animators and VFX artists. Blockbuster movies like Kung Fu Panda, Ice Age, How to Train Your Dragon & Brave, Bahubali, Ra. One, Avatar, The Lord of the Rings, Skyfall, Life of Pi or Madagascar 3are perfect examples of the magic of animation and VFX.
A typical animation movie requires minimum 5oo animators! So the splendor of the Animation Industry can be easily assumed.Western animation companies outsource a lot of animation and VFX work to India.Warner Brothers, Industrial Light and magic, and Disney are now exploring India to produce their animation movies on a co-production basis which in turns explains the scope of the industry.Depending on one’s aspiration, creative skills, experience & expertise, the Animation Industry has to offer a colorful palate with high-paying, one of the most promising career options.Experienced animators and VFX artists salaries are more than software engineers.Salaries exceed 1,00,000 per month with experience.

3D Modeler
2D/3D Animator
Art Director
Creative Director
Modeler
Character Animator
Rigger
Lighting Technician
Texturing Artist
Lighting Technical Director or Lighter
Photographer
Concept Artist
Copywriter
Video Game Designer
Game Designer
Film & Video Editor
Flash Animator
Graphic designer
Stop Motion Animator
Scriptwriter
Animation Director
Background Painter
Cartoonist
Roto Artist
Character Rigger
Colour Key Artist
Compositing Artist
Concept artist
Digital painter
Director
Effects Animator
Forensic Animator
Inbetweener
Independent Filmmaker
Key Animator
Match Move Artist
Mathematical Modeler
Render Artist
Storyboard Artist Texture Artist
Visual Development Artist
Character Designer
Communication Designer
Digital Filmmaker
Sound / Video Editor & Compositor
Special Effects Artist
Matte Painter
Clean up Artist
Background Designer
Layout Artist
Producer (VFX)
Runner (VFX)
VFX Supervisor
Technical Director
VFX Producer
VFX co-ordinator / Artist
Digital Effects Supervisor
CG Supervisor
On Set Surveyor
Shader
Effects TD (Technical Director)
Creature/Character TD
Fluids TD
Environment Layout
Pipeline Programmer
image Editing Artist
Painting & Wire Removal Artist
Tracking & Rotoscoping
Crowd Simulation Through MASSIVE PRIME
Cloth / Hair / Fur Artist
Rotomation ( Camera Matchmove Artist)
Dubbing Mixer
VFX / Dynamics
Line Producer
Sound Engineer
Client Servicing Head
Technical Instructor
Technical Writer
Location Manager
Cinematographer
Camera Operator
Director
Director’s Assistant
Editor, Assistant
Field Producer
motion Graphic Artist
Intern
Programmer
Scanner Operator
Keyframe Animator
Editor(Online)
Editor(AVID)
Editor(After Effects)
Editor (FCP)
Editor(offline)
2D,3D compositor
Lighting technical director

Sectors in which animation works are sold like hotcakes

Advertising, Online & print media, Films, TV commercials, Gaming, Theater, Medical, Engineering and Architecture, Mechanical, Forensic, E-learning, Interactive classroom, Entertainment industry, Medical Industry, Corporate presentations, Plants and machinery, E-business etc.

Career Prospects

In animation and VFX field, one can assume different roles, such as-3D Modeler , Animator, Art Director Film and Video Editor,Stop Motion Animator, Video Game Designer, Animation Director, Background Painter, Cartoonist, Character Animator, Character Rigger, Color Key Artist , Compositing Artist, Concept Artis, Digital Paint, Director, Effects Animator, Forensic Animator, Independent Filmmaker, Key Animator, Lighting Technician, Mathematical Modeler , Render Wrangler , Storyboard Artist , Texture Artist, Visual Development Artist, VFX Supervisor, Graphic Designer, Compositor, Editor, Roto Artist, Paint artist, Match Move artist, Matte painter etc.

Prospective Employers

Pixar, Technicolour, Rhythm and Hues, Walt Disney Animation Studios, DreamWorks Animation, Industrial Light & Magic, Studio Ghibli, Framestore, Cartoon Network Studios, Blue Sky Studios, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Warner Bros Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Sony Pictures Animation, Animal Logic, Atmosphere Visual Effects,Cafe FX, ZOIC STUDIOS, SVENGALI FX and many more.

Read on about a few from many very successful people and be prepared to be inspired!

Rajiv Chilakalapudi ever since he began to nurture his Hyderabad-based animation company, Green Gold Animation Pvt Ltd. Rajiv made his passion a success.

The company that started with just 4 people in 2001 is now 1000-strong. The shows produced by Green Gold have been hugely popular across all leading kids TV channels like Cartoon Network, Pogo, Discovery Kids, Hungama & Disney, drawing an active viewership of over 60 million kids.

An inspirational and adorning figure focused on brilliance in VFX, computer-generated imagery Mr. Sandeep Kamalasanan is the creative spark and innovation behind Intermezzo Studios. Now his creativity has touched more than 30 feature films and over 90 TV commercials. Prior to Intermezzo, he was a VFX Supervisor heading CGI and VFX for Eyeqube Studios. He has also held senior roles for other leading studios such as Prime Focus and Avitel.

David Bunting has created and driven some very special and unique animation projects. Based in the United Kingdom, he is an award-winning animator, producer, story artist, and educator.

KEY PEOPLE

Chief Mentor
Appreciation From The Industry
Core Team
Guest Mentors

Other Key People

WHY VVC?

Degree courses affiliated to the university recognized by MP Government Department of Art & Culture – Raja Mansingh Tomar Music & Art University.
Fully air-conditioned & Spacious classrooms, 3d animation classes are equipped with the latest teaching aids, network connectivity along with the latest audio-visual aids to facilitate presentations which makes learning a truly stimulating experience.
Fully equipped computer lab with abundant -high configuration systems & latest version of the software.
The infrastructure of college gives exposure to first-hand dubbing, recording, editing, chrome shoot, color balancing etc
Ample of opportunities to work on various live projects and prepare showreel.
Live lectures from global and world-class trainers and professionals through video conferencing.
To explore the boundaries and the expand the horizon, students are encouraged to participate in national and international competitions involving movie making, Ad making, promo making, animated short films, live action vfx films etc.
Frequent industry visits are organized to Production Houses, Studios, Ad Agencies, Media Houses etc.
Rare opportunity to learn from top animators and VFX artists working in the industry through special master classes held at the campus.
Internship and Placement assistance under ace animation studios and production houses.
The institute has a well-stocked reference library. The internet facility is also available for students.
On completion of the course, the student automatically becomes the member of Alumni group, even as one leaves the campus, he/she remains an important part of our family.

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Scholarship

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Scholarship

B.V.A. (Bachelor of Visual Arts) in Film Making- CG Film Making (Animation & Visual Effects)

B.V.A. (Bachelor of Visual Arts) in Film Making- CG Film Making (Animation Visual Effects) – 4 Years

Eligibility Criteria – 10+2 (Any Subject/ Discipline)

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Students who want to be part of fame, paparazzi glamour world, is inquisitive about the wonders that happen on screen and desires to create the magic and have fun while working then this is definitely the field for you. To be a successful animator or VFX artist perhaps the most important attribute is an inclination towards creativity, imaginative, artistic, little inclination and willingness to learn sketching, observant and inquisitive about life and the world around them, fervent interest to work for hours on the computer. These qualities are useless if they aren’t accompanied by the requisite technical skills.

You should have a passion to learn technical aspects willingness to learn to sketch. Patience and a meticulous eye for detail with the ability to meet deadlines and work as part of a team are also needed. Being able to use computer tools to generate visuals is important as well.

BVA in Animation, course content is a remarkable combination of the university curriculum, amalgamated with industry requirements, deliverance by industry stalwarts, fully equipped infrastructure; which makes Virtual Voyage College distinctive in all aspects. All the skills can be acquired during the program if the candidate has unwavering interest, patience and willingness to learn.

Year – I

SEMESTER I :-	SEMESTER II :-
Foundation of English	Principle of 2D Animation
History of Animation	Human Values & Ethics
Environmental Studies	AV Production -1(Audio)
Digital Photography	Digital Art II (Photoshop Adv.
Clay modeling	2D Animation – ( Flash )
Design Foundation(Sketching/Drawing)-1	Design Foundation(Sketching/Drawing)-II
Digital Art I (Photoshop Basics)	Sortfilm Project(2D Animated)

Year – II

SEMESTER III :-	SEMESTER IV :-
Creative Writing	Game Designing
Disaster Management	Principle of 3d Animation
AV Production-2	Design Foundation(Character /Layout Design)-IV
Cinematography Techniques	3DAnimation-1(Rigging & Animation )
Design Foundation(Storyboarding)-III	Shortfilm Project (3d Animated)
3DAnimation-1(Modeling Texturing Lighting )

Year – III

SEMESTER V :-	SEMESTER VI :-
History of VFX	Compositing Techniques
Rotoscoping & Chroma Keying	Advance Dynamics for VFX
Advance Editing FCP	Advance VFX in NUKE
3D Animation-II (Advance Animation Techniques)	3D Camera Tracking & Match moving PF Track
Visual Effect & Compositing in Fusion	3D Dynamics in Animation
ShortFilm (CG VFX Film)

Year – IV

SEMESTER VII:-	SEMESTER VIII :-
Case studies & Biographies	Internship
Digital Media	PROJECT: Final Showreel
Project management
Stereo Scopic Techniques
Augmented Reality

M.V.A. (Master of Visual Arts) in Film Making- CG Film Making (Animation & Visual Effects)

M.V.A. (Master of Visual Arts) in Film Making- CG Film Making (Animation Visual Effects) – 2 Years

Eligibility Criteria – Graduation (Any Subject/ Discipline)

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PG degree in Animation VFX can be availed by students who for some inevitable reason couldn’t chase their dream career before but now are willing to embrace their passion. Working professionals can take up this program to fine tune their skills further and take a leap in a career by acquiring post graduation degree. Students who want to be part of fame, paparazzi glamour world, is inquisitive about the wonders that happen on screen and desires to create the magic and have fun while working then this is definitely the field for you.
Among the skills required for a career in animation and VFX, perhaps the most important attribute is an inclination towards creativity and fervent interest to work for hours on the computer. You should have a passion to learn technical aspects willingness to learn to sketch. Patience and a meticulous eye for detail with an ability to meet deadlines and work as part of a team are also needed. Being able to use computer tools to generate visuals is important as well.
PG in Animation, course content is a remarkable combination of university curriculum amalgamated with industry requirements which makes Virtual Voyage College distinctive in all aspects. All the skills can be acquired during the program if a candidate has unwavering interest, patience and willingness to learn.
UG degree (in any discipline from any recognized university)

Year – I

SEMESTER I :-	SEMESTER II :-
Creative Writing	Level Design In Games
AV Production-3	Principle of 3d Animation
Cinematography Techniques	Design Foundation(Character /Layout Design)
3DAnimation-1(Modeling Texturing Lighting )	3DAnimation-1(Rigging & Animation )
Digital Sculpting	Shortfilm Project (3d Animated)

Year – II

SEMESTER III :-	SEMESTER IV :-
Advanced Compositing Techniques	Portfolio Development
Rotoscoping & Chroma Keying	Internship
Stereo scopic Techniques
Compositing in Feature films
3D Camera Tracking & Match moving PF Track
Shortfilm (CG VFX Film)

B.Voc. In Animation & Visual Effects

B.Voc. In Animation Visual Effects – 3 Years

Eligibility Criteria – 10+2 (Any Subject/ Discipline)

Candidates who want to learn to create and animate virtual environments opt for this course, especially who keep interest in Architectural and Civil engineering projects. Our dynamic course provides a comprehensive 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and compositing solutions for the interior and architectural industries. It is widely and extensively used by architects and civil engineers for 3D visualization of their designs.

Advance Certificate Course in Architectural Pre-Visualization

Advance Certificate Course in Architectural Pre-Visualization

Eligibility Criteria – Anyone Can Do It

You should have a passion to learn technical aspects willingness to learn to sketch. Patience and a meticulous eye for detail with an ability to meet deadlines and work as part of a team are also needed. Being able to use computer tools to generate visuals is important as well.

BFA in Animation, course content is a remarkable combination of the university curriculum, amalgamated with industry requirements, deliverance by industry stalwarts, fully equipped infrastructure; which makes Virtual Voyage College distinctive in all aspects. All the skills can be acquired during the program if the candidate has unwavering interest, patience and willingness to learn.

Content
Using Adobe Photoshop for Image Creation & Editing	20-30 Days
Getting into 3D with Autodesk 3dsmax	3 months
Lighting & Rendering using Chaos Group V-Ray	1 month
Essential Motion Graphics using Adobe After Effects	1 month
Editing & Final Presentation using Adobe Premiere	20 Days
Auto CAD (Optional)	20-30 Days

C2AVFX {(Certificate Course in 3D Animation & Visual Effects (with specialization)}

C2AVFX {(Certificate Course in 3D Animation & Visual Effects (with specialization)} – 16/18 Months

Eligibility Criteria – None (Anyone can do it)

Students who want to be part of fame, paparazzi glamour world, is inquisitive about the wonders that happen on screen and desires to create the magic and have fun while working then this is definitely the field for you. To be a successful animator or VFX artist perhaps the most important attribute is the inclination towards creativity, imaginative, artistic, little inclination and willingness to learn sketching, observant and inquisitive about life and the world around them, fervent interest to work for hours on a computer. These qualities are useless if they aren’t accompanied by the requisite technical skills.

You should have the passion to learn technical aspects willingness to learn to sketch. Patience and a meticulous eye for detail with the ability to meet deadlines and work as part of a team are also needed. Being able to use computer tools to generate visuals is important as well.

BFA in Animation, course content is a remarkable combination of the university curriculum, amalgamated with industry requirements, deliverance by industry stalwarts, fully equipped infrastructure; which makes Virtual Voyage College distinctive in all aspects. All the skills can be acquired during the program if a candidate has unwavering interest, patience and willingness to learn.

A. Pre-Production	B. Production	C. Post Production
Idea /Story /Script Development	3D Modeling	Editing
Concept Art	Shading & texturing	Compositing
Color Key	Lighting	Color Correction
Story Boarding	Rigging	Rendering
Character design & Development	Animation
Background design & development	Effects
Pre Visualization	Tracking & Match moving
Reference Shoot	Rotoscopy
Matte Painting	Motion Graphics
Digital painting	Chroma Shoot
Photography	Acting
Photoshop

Software’s Covered in foundation	Show reels /Movies
Adobe Photoshop	Regular Seminars / Workshops.
Adobe Premiere	3D & VFX Movie/ Projects
Audition	Competitions
After Effects	Indoor/Our door shoots
Autodesk Maya Basic
Autodesk 3ds Max Basic

AC2AVFX {(Advance Certificate Course in 3D Animation & Visual Effects (with specialization)}

AC2AVFX {(Advance Certificate Course in 3D Animation & Visual Effects (with specialization)} – 16/18 Months

Eligibility Criteria – None (Anyone can do it)

Students who want to be part of fame, paparazzi glamour world, is inquisitive about the wonders that happen on screen and desires to create the magic and have fun while working then this is definitely the field for you. To be a successful animator or VFX artist perhaps the most important attribute is the inclination towards creativity, imaginative, artistic, little inclination and willingness to learn sketching, observant and inquisitive about life and the world around them, fervent interest to work for hours on a computer. These qualities are useless if they aren’t accompanied by the requisite technical skills.

BFA in Animation, course content is a remarkable combination of the university curriculum, amalgamated with industry requirements, deliverance by industry stalwarts, fully equipped infrastructure; which makes Virtual Voyage College distinctive in all aspects. All the skills can be acquired during the program if a candidate has unwavering interest, patience and willingness to learn.

A. Pre-Production	B. Production	C. Post Production
Idea /Story /Script Development	3D Modeling	Editing
Concept Art	Shading & texturing	Compositing
Color Key	Lighting	Color Correction
Story Boarding	Rigging	Rendering
Character design & Development	Animation
Background design & development	Effects
Pre Visualization	Tracking & Match moving
Reference Shoot	Rotoscopy
Matte Painting	Motion Graphics
Digital painting	Chroma Shoot
Photography	Acting
Cinematography

Ph.D. in Performing Arts

Ph.D. in Performing Arts {(In any specific remarkable subject related to Film Making- CG Film Making (Animation & VFX)} – 3 Years

Eligibility Criteria – Master’s Degree

Students who want to be part of fame, paparazzi & glamour world, is inquisitive about the wonders that happen on screen and desires to create the magic and have fun while working then this is definitely the field for you. To be a successful animator or VFX artist perhaps the most important attribute is an inclination towards creativity, imaginative, artistic, little inclination and willingness to learn sketching, observant and inquisitive about life and the world around them, fervent interest to work for hours on the computer. These qualities are useless if they aren’t accompanied by the requisite technical skills.

You should have a passion to learn technical aspects & willingness to learn to sketch. Patience and a meticulous eye for detail with the ability to meet deadlines and work as part of a team are also needed. Being able to use computer tools to generate visuals is important as well.

Placements & Alumni

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Students' Work

Film Making starts with creative and imaginative ideas but requires a whole lot of process for its execution. It involves various steps including scriptwriting, casting, shooting, sound recording and production, editing, and screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a film release and exhibition.