The Professional Development Program in Filmmaking & Visual Effects is a 24-month career course designed for students who want to build expertise in cinematic storytelling, film production, and high-end visual effects. This program combines the art of filmmaking with the science of VFX, equipping students to work in films, OTT platforms, advertising, and digital media industries.
This 2-year PDP program emphasizes both creative and technical training. Students learn the essentials of film direction, cinematography, editing, sound design, and combine them with VFX techniques such as compositing, motion graphics, and CGI integration.
By the end of the course, students will have created short films and visual effects projects, developing a professional portfolio showreel that showcases their filmmaking and VFX skills.
Basics of film language & storytelling
Scriptwriting & screenplay development
Cinematography (camera, lighting, framing)
Audio recording & sound design basics
Editing techniques (linear & non-linear editing)
VFX pipeline introduction (green screen, chroma keying)
Motion graphics & digital compositing
Rotoscoping, tracking & match moving
Particle effects (fire, smoke, explosions, water)
3D integration into live-action footage
Advanced cinematography techniques
Color grading & correction
Dynamics and simulations (fluids, particles)
Virtual production & CGI sets
Collaborative short film project with integrated VFX
Final graduation film with advanced VFX
Showreel preparation for job placement
Industry-standard workflows & studio pipeline training
Internship/industry project exposure
24-Month Duration – Compact, career-oriented program.
Dual Focus: Covers filmmaking + visual effects in one course.
Industry Tools: Training in After Effects, Nuke, Premiere Pro, Maya, Houdini, Blender, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve and more.
Hands-On Projects: Students work on short films, advertisements, and VFX shots.
Portfolio Ready: Graduates leave with a professional showreel.
Expert Faculty: Trainers with film & post-production studio experience.
Graduates can pursue careers in both film production and visual effects, including roles such as:
Film Director / Assistant Director
Cinematographer / DOP
Video Editor / Film Editor
VFX Artist / Compositor
Motion Graphics Designer
Rotoscoping & Tracking Artist
Colorist / DI Artist
Advertising & Digital Media Filmmaker
Industries hiring: Film & TV studios, OTT platforms, advertising agencies, YouTube production houses, gaming & VFX studios.
24-Month Dual Specialization – Covers filmmaking fundamentals + advanced VFX.
Industry-Ready Skills – Students create short films and VFX projects just like in real studios.
Placement Assistance – Guidance and job opportunities with production houses and media companies.
Creative Campus Culture – Encourages innovation, teamwork, and storytelling.
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