Professional Career Development Program in Animation & Visual Effects
The Professional Career Development Program in Animation & Visual Effects (VFX) is a 36-month advanced course designed to prepare students for thriving careers in the animation, film, gaming, and entertainment industries. At ZICA Preet Vihar, this flagship program covers the complete creative pipeline—from sketching and pre-production to high-end 3D animation, VFX, compositing, and filmmaking—ensuring students graduate as industry-ready professionals.
Course Overview
This program is ideal for students who want to pursue a long-term career in animation and visual effects. Across three years, learners gain hands-on experience in both 2D and 3D animation, visual storytelling, and cutting-edge VFX techniques used in blockbuster movies and games.
The course combines artistic fundamentals with technical mastery, making it suitable for beginners as well as students with prior creative exposure.
Curriculum Highlights
Year 1 – Foundation in Art & Animation
Basics of drawing, sketching, and storyboarding
Principles of animation (timing, spacing, squash & stretch, anticipation)
Digital art, color theory, and design fundamentals
Introduction to 2D animation and motion graphics
Understanding film language and storytelling
Year 2 – 3D Animation & Modeling
3D modeling (characters, props, environments)
Texturing, lighting, and shading techniques
Character rigging and skeletal animation
Acting & body mechanics in animation
Introduction to 3D software like Maya, Blender, and Unreal Engine
Year 3 – Advanced VFX & Production
Visual effects with After Effects, Nuke, Houdini
Motion tracking, green screen keying, and compositing
Short film project (students create a full animated/VFX short as a portfolio piece)
Key Features of the Program
36 Months Duration – Comprehensive training with progressive difficulty levels.
Industry Tools & Software – Learn Blender, Maya, Houdini, Unreal Engine, After Effects, Nuke, Photoshop and more.
Practical Exposure – Hands-on projects, film-style workflows, and demo reels.
Expert Faculty – Experienced trainers from the animation & VFX industry.
Portfolio Development – Students graduate with a professional showreel for jobs and freelance opportunities.
Career Opportunities After the Course
Graduates of this program can pursue careers in multiple industries, including:
3D Animator – Character, props, and environment animation
VFX Artist – Compositing, motion graphics, and effects simulation
Character Designer / Modeler – For games, films, and digital platforms
Compositor – Integration of CGI with live-action footage
Storyboard Artist – Pre-visualization of films, ads, and animations
AR/VR Artist – Immersive experiences and metaverse applications
Game Designer / Developer – Unreal Engine and Unity projects
Industries hiring: Film studios, animation production houses, gaming companies, OTT platforms, advertising agencies, and AR/VR startups.
Why Choose ZICA for this Program?
36 Months of Structured Learning covering every aspect of animation & VFX.
Practical Industry Projects aligned with real-world workflows.
Strong Placement Assistance with connections to top studios.
Creative Campus Culture that encourages innovation and collaboration.
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