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    The Industry Ready Program

    Not for everyone. Only for the serious.

    This is where students become working professionals.
    – Get inside real studios
    – Work on live client projects
    – Learn directly from India’s top designers & artists

     

    No simulations. No theory. Only real work.
    – Build a portfolio that turns heads
    – Earn a powerful Industry Experience Certificate

     

    Limited seats. Strict selection. Limited period offers

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    // Animation

    Career in Animation & VFX

    Unleash your creativity in one of the fastest-growing global industries!

    Launch a high-growth career with our — Advanced Professional Program in Animation & VFX.

    Our 3-year degree-aligned program blends the university B.Voc curriculum, ZICA’s industry-tested training, and live studio practices to make you job-ready .

    // Career in Animation & VFX

    Why Choose Animation & VFX as a Career?

    Animation and VFX are no longer niche — they power feature films, OTT series, advertising, gaming, XR (AR/VR), and immersive brand experiences. India has become a preferred global delivery hub for VFX and animation work thanks to cost competitiveness and a growing skilled workforce, creating abundant opportunities for graduates.
    1

    Steady long-term growth despite short-term dips.

    Global demand for animated and visual effects content continues to expand (films, OTT, advertising, gaming), and market forecasts project healthy multi-year growth—making animation & VFX a resilient career choice.

    2

    Acceleration of real-time and virtual production.

    Studios are adopting real-time engines (Unreal/Unity) and virtual production pipelines, increasing demand for artists who can work in real-time workflows and on virtual sets. Training in these tools will be a major advantage.

    3

    AI and generative tools reshape workflows.

    Generative AI is rapidly being integrated into pre-production, asset creation, and animation pipelines—boosting productivity but also raising the bar for artists who must combine creative judgement with AI-assisted tooling. Expect roles to shift toward higher-value creative and technical problem solving.

    4

    Rising demand for cross-discipline talent.

    Employers increasingly look for hybrid skill sets: modelling + lookdev, animation + scripting, VFX + compositing, and real-time interactivity for AR/VR. Graduates with both creative and technical skills will be preferred.

    5

    Regional and policy tailwinds in India.

    Government and state AVGC (Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics & XR) policies and industry parks (especially in Maharashtra) are investing in infrastructure and talent development — creating new studio hubs and job creation targets over the coming decade. This supports local placement opportunities for trained graduates.

    // Course Overview

    Degree-aligned delivery:

    We synchronize every semester with the B.Voc syllabus so students meet university timelines while gaining extra industry modules.

    Industry-first modules:

    Real-time pipelines, virtual production, generative AI tools, and studio workflows are built into the curriculum.

    Guaranteed internships & live projects:

    Students get practical studio exposure, mentorship from senior designers, and capstone projects that mirror real job briefs.

    Placement support:

    Resume grooming, industry interviews, placement drives, and an active recruiter network in Pune and beyond.

    Course Details

    ELIGIBILITY

    10+2 (Any Stream)
      Graduates
       Career Switchers

    SCHEDULE

    Mon – Fri – 2 hours/day

    MODE OF TRAINING

    Offline / Online / Hybrid

    Course Content

    Semester 1

    Degree Syllabus:
    VAAA 1022
    Enhancing Creativity of Animators
    Credits: 4

    Topics Covered:
    ▸ History of Animation
    ▸ Principles and Processes
    ▸ Applications and Outcomes (Digital Animation, etc.)
    ▸ Contexts (Portfolio, Collaboration)

    Additions as per ZICA Standards & Industry Requirements:

    ▸ Fundamentals, Sketching, Color Theory
    ▸ Illustrator for vector character turnarounds –
    ▸ Storyboard templates for animatics

    AI Tools:
    ▸ Adobe Firefly – concept ideation
    ▸ Leonardo.Ai (Free Tier) – style exploration
    ▸ Krita + AI brushes – free digital painting

    Illustrator is industry standard for motion design. Free AI tools lower entry barriers for students

    Degree Syllabus:
    VAAA 1023
    Story & Scriptwriting
    Credits: 4

    Topics Covered:
    ▸ Types of Genres (Classic, Crime, Fantasy, Horror)
    ▸ Story Structure (Beginning, Climax, Conclusion)
    ▸ Screenwriting Types (Spec, TV, Video Games)
    ▸ Dialogue and Description
    ▸ Copyrights & Script Protection

    Additions as per ZICA Standards & Industry Requirements:

    ▸ Story Concept & Brainstorming
    ▸ Storyboard Creation

    Foundational for narrative design in games, film, and animation pipelines.

    Semester 2

    Degree Syllabus:
    VAAA 1027
    Filmmaking & Cinematography
    Credits: 4

    Topics Covered:
    ▸ Digital Photography (Camera Settings, Lenses)
    ▸ Cinematography (Angles, Shots, Composition)
    ▸ Pre/Production/Post-Production
    ▸ Distribution (Streaming, Theatrical)

    Additions as per ZICA Standards & Industry Requirements:

    ▸ Premiere Pro, Short Film Production
    ▸ 3D Equalizer Camera Solving
    ▸ SilhouetteFX Rotoscoping

    AI Tools:
    ▸ Runway ML (Free) – object removal, stabilization
    ▸ CapCut AI – auto-captioning, beat sync
    ▸ Pika Labs – AI B-roll generation

    AI tools enable solo creators. Our advanced tracking opens film VFX pipelines.

    Degree Syllabus:
    VAAA 1028
    Drawing & Sketching
    Credits: 4

    Topics Covered:
    ▸ Light & Shade, Grayscale Shading
    ▸ Color Theory (Harmony, Schemes, Tints)
    ▸ Elements of Design (Line, Shape, Texture)
    ▸ Human Anatomy (Heads, Muscles, Bones)

    Additions as per ZICA Standards & Industry Requirements:

    ▸ Sketching, Gesture Drawing, Color Theory
    ▸ Anatomy in ZBrush (Muscles, Skeleton)

    Anatomy mastery separates professionals from amateurs in character design.

    Semester 3

    Degree Syllabus:
    VAAA 1123
    Introduction to 3D (SketchUp)
    Credits: 4

    Topics Covered:
    ▸ Interface & Basic Shapes
    ▸ Simple Object Modeling
    ▸ Materials & Textures
    ▸ Basic Lighting & Camera
    ▸ Object Animation
    ▸ Floor Plan & House Building
    ▸ Components & Scene Presentation

    Additions as per ZICA Standards & Industry Requirements:

    ▸ Maya Modeling (Inorganic, Architectural)
    ▸ V-Ray Plugin – photorealistic rendering
    ▸ Interactive Object Animation

    AI Tools:
    ▸ Clipdrop – AI texture generation

    V-Ray is industry standard in arch-viz. Renders command +20–30% salary premium.

    Semester 4

    Degree Syllabus:
    VAAA 1128
    Elements of 3D (3ds Max)
    Credits: 4

    Topics Covered:
    ▸ Desktop PC, Sofa/Bed (Cloth Modifier)
    ▸ Interior Living/Kitchen/Bedroom
    ▸ 3D Car/Bus Modeling
    ▸ 3D Exterior & 2 BHK Flat

    Additions as per ZICA Standards & Industry Requirements:

    ▸ Maya Modeling (Furniture, Vehicles)
    ▸ Hair & Fur (3ds Max specific)
    ▸ Product for Advertisement
    ▸ V-Ray Plugin

    Product visualization is a high-paying niche (+40–50% earnings). V-Ray essential for freelance

    Degree Syllabus:
    VAAA 1129
    Audio Editing (Adobe Audition)
    Credits: 4

    Topics Covered:
    ▸ Noise Reduction & Audio Restoration
    ▸ Multi-Track Mixing
    ▸ Voiceover & ADR
    ▸ Podcast Production
    ▸ Sound Design for Animation

    Additions as per ZICA Standards & Industry Requirements:

    ▸ Audition basics, Multi-track editing

    AI Tools:
    ▸ ElevenLabs – AI voice in 20+ languages
    ▸ Adobe Podcast AI – auto noise removal
    ▸ Descript (Free Tier) – transcription & editing

    AI voice tools reduce production time by 70%. Critical for multilingual content creators.

    Semester 5

    Degree Syllabus:
    VAAA 2121
    Advanced 3D (Maya)
    Credits: 4

    Topics Covered:
    ▸ Desktop & Household Appliances
    ▸ 1BHK Flat & Architectural Exterior
    ▸ Vehicle & Landscape Modeling
    ▸ 3 Cartoon Characters
    ▸ Flag (Cloth) & Grass (Xgen) Simulation

    Additions as per ZICA Standards & Industry Requirements:

    ▸ Modeling
    ▸ Texturing
    ▸ Arnold Lighting
    ▸ Rigging
    ▸ Animation
    ▸ nCloth, Xgen, Bifrost
    ▸ Stylized Game Assets
    ▸ Mixamo (Auto-rigging)
    ▸ Substance Painter (PBR Texturing)
    ▸ ZBrush for Props
    ▸ MASH Motion Graphics
    ▸ Crowd Animation
    ▸ Bullet Physics

    Substance Painter = mandatory for game studios. MASH = essential for broadcast motion graphics.

    Degree Syllabus:
    VAAA 2122
    Sculpting (Mudbox)
    Credits: 4

    Topics Covered:
    ▸ Fruit Bowl
    ▸ Male/Female Head & Body
    ▸ Character with Lighting/Textures
    ▸ Terrain Creation

    Additions as per ZICA Standards & Industry Requirements:

    ▸ ZBrush Full Pipeline
    ▸ Realistic Character Texturing
    ▸ Complete Anatomy Study (Muscles, Bones)
    ▸ Quadruped Sculpting (Animals)
    ▸ Maya–ZBrush Production Pipeline

    ZBrush dominates industry (90% usage). Mudbox is legacy; ZBrush required for film/games

    Degree Syllabus:
    VAAA 2123
    Video Editing (Premiere Pro)
    Credits: 4

    Topics Covered:
    ▸ 3/5/9/12-shot Edits
    ▸ Animatics & Cinematic Cuts
    ▸ Color Grading
    ▸ Hard Subtitles

    Additions as per ZICA Standards & Industry Requirements:

    ▸ Premiere Pro
    ▸ DaVinci Resolve – Color Grading Industry Standard

    AI Tools
    ▸ Runway ML – text-to-video
    ▸ MidJourney – AI concept art
    ▸ ElevenLabs – voice generation
    ▸ Adobe Firefly – Generative Extend

    AI-augmented editors = +40–60% salary premium. New job category in digital media.

    Semester 6

    Degree Syllabus:
    VAAA 2127
    Motion Graphics (After Effects)
    Credits: 4

    Topics Covered:
    ▸ Day-to-Night Conversion
    ▸ Wire Removal & Roto Brush
    ▸ Clean Plate & Object Tracking
    ▸ 2/4-point & Camera Tracking
    ▸ Motion Graphics

    Additions as per ZICA Standards & Industry Requirements:

    ▸ After Effects
    ▸ Keying, Roto, Tracking
    ▸ Mocha Tracking Plugin
    ▸ Advanced 3D Integration
    ▸ Real Ad Portfolio Creation

    AI Tools:
    ▸ Adobe Firefly – Generative Fill
    ▸ Runway ML – AI rotoscoping

    Mocha AE = industry standard for planar tracking. Portfolio essential for broadcast roles.

    Degree Syllabus:
    VAAA 2131
    Compositing & VFX (Nuke)
    Credits: 4

    Topics Covered:
    ▸ Chroma Keying
    ▸ Human/Animal Rotoscoping
    ▸ 2D/3D Compositing
    ▸ Tracking & Stabilizing
    ▸ Object Removal with Paint

    Additions as per ZICA Standards & Industry Requirements:

    ▸ Nuke Professional Training
    ▸ SilhouetteFX
    ▸ 3D Equalizer
    ▸ Houdini-Nuke Pipeline

    Nuke = global VFX standard (Weta, ILM). Advanced tools = senior compositor roles.

    Degree Syllabus:
    VAAA 2132
    Fluid Simulation (RealFlow)
    Credits: 4

    Topics Covered:
    ▸ Standard & Bound Box Simulation
    ▸ Water Fountain Creation
    ▸ Water Transfer (Bifrost)
    ▸ 10-sec Arnold Render

    Additions as per ZICA Standards & Industry Requirements:

    ▸ Maya Bifrost (Fluids, Ocean)
    ▸ Houdini Pyro FX – Fire/Explosion
    ▸ Ocean Systems & Destruction

    Houdini = next career tier. Essential for film VFX roles (fire, water, destruction).

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