BSc (Animation & VFX)

The bsc degree course in animation is a three - year intensive programme that teaches students how to use visual effects, graphics, advanced software, and sound editing to create vfx and 3d animation. From inventing characters, writing scripts, to developing a storyboard, students work hard at mastering the concepts and fundamentals yet have fun along the way. 

Cindrebay’s Animation faculty consists of a talented pool of experienced animators. Many are currently working in or have worked in production houses in India and abroad. They have a working knowledge of the latest animation software and pre-production and editing software.

Curriculum 

• Modules have been designed keeping the fast paced and ever changing animation industry in mind. Each subject is covered extensively to ensure students get a good foundation in animation and learn all the relevant technical skills required to thrive in the field.

First Year

• Fundamental Art : Drawing & Painting
• History of Animation
• Composition in animation and design
• Pre Production
• Art & Craft
• History of Indian Art
• History of Western Art
• History of Contemporary Art
• Colour Theory
• Vector Graphics (Adobe Illustrator)
• Digital Image Compositing (Adobe Photoshop)
• Collage - Poster Design
• Matte Paintings
• Basics of animation

Second Year

• Autodesk Maya : Basics
• Nurbs Modelling in Maya
• Polygon modelling in Maya
• Look Development with Arnold
• 3 Point Lighting
• Interior, exterior and product lighting
• Cameras in Maya
• Rigging and skinning
• Principles of animation
• Character animation

Third Year

• Audio and Video Editing
• Compositing in Nuke
• VFX in Nuke
• Dynamics in Maya
• 3D project
• VFX Project
• Portfolio and Demo Reel

Career Opportunities

3D Animation, VFX, graphic design, game design, have all taken the world by storm. Students who complete their BSc in Animation have a number of careers waiting for them.

• Art director
• Film / Video editor
• 2D animator
• 3D animator
• Key frame animator
• Image editor
• Layout artist
• Lighting artist
• Storyboard artist
• Rendering artist
• Modeller

Methodology 

To ensure that students get the best out of the Animation programme Cindrebay combines lectures, demonstrations, workshops, live projects, assignments, and studio sessions.

• Classroom projects are done with a significant contribution from real - world industry
• Proper attention on developing skills in Computer Aided Designing
• Design skills and cross-functional abilities like software and presentation skills are put into practice
• Course duration spans from 12 months (Diploma) to 3 years (Under graduate Degree Programme)
• Real life project works are a significant portion of the curriculum