Duration : 3 Years Eligibility : Pass in 12th grade/ PUC under 10+2+3 system with a minimum 50% aggregate marks Seats Available : 30 Seats Locations : Trivandrum, Calicut, Kannur, Bangalore, Nagpur In the past few years, the fields of 3D Animation and Visual Effects have exploded. With innovations and improved tools, the discipline of Animation and Visual Effects has surpassed other fields of design, making animators more sought after than ever. The current scenario decidedly marks this as the best time to learn Animation and VFX. Bayspro’s degree programme in Animation and Visual Effects is an immersive and rigorous process intensive course designed to create animation professionals with excellent technical and presentation skills. Our coursework has been developed with an understanding of the radically expanding role of the animator in the entertainment industry. Like several animation schools, Bayspro focusses on teaching the fundamentals of becoming a visual effects artist. But we set ourselves apart with our emphasis on the practical, career-making expertise that prepares students for a creative professional life after the course. Our teaching faculty is composed of visual artists with several years of experience and who are dedicated to prepare the next generation of Animators and Visual Effects Artists for an ever-growing and competitive industry. Subjects that are taught in depth are: • Modeling (characters and environments) • Texture painting • Look development • Lighting and rendering • Animation • Film and motion graphics • User interface design • Interactive design • Advertising and promotion design • Rigging • MEL and Python Scripting • Compositing • 3D Fx & 3D project • VFX project • Matte Painting • Character Design • Sound design • Photography Course Overview, Year 1 The primary objective of the first year is to focus on receiving a broad understanding of computer generated images both in 2D and 3D. Students will be introduced to features of Animation Storytelling - its History, Processes, Techniques and Applications. They will also take foundation studies in English composition and public speaking and to develop their Communication Skills along with a second language (French). An introduction to History of Indian, Western and Contemporary Art will be combined with Colour Theory and Practicals. One of the modules will be on the creation of digital and practical creatures with proper anatomy, plausible fantasy anatomy and good design aesthetic with digital image compositing. Course Overview, Year 2 The second year will delve deeper into 3D comprehension with the Art and Dynamics of Animation. Students will be introduced to 3D Maya Interface and Nurbs and Polygon Modeling. They will learn how to set up character rigs for animation, which will then be seen through proper CG Lighting Techniques and Rendering. This will be followed by a procedural approach to Texturing and Modeling. There will be an emphasis on presentation in order to create beautiful photo realistic imagery or stylised imagery. Students will also explore the creation of original characters by studying the process of character design and creation. Course Overview, Year 3 The third year develops the student into a professional-caliber 3D artist. This year concentrates on creating better storytellers both through Screenwriting an Storyboard and Animatic courses with a focus on Editing and Compositing, in which students learn traditional storyboarding as well as modern 3D animatic/pre-visualisation techniques. Students also learn how to create and control natural and fantastical dynamic FX inside of Maya such as fire, smoke, dust, particle effects, and volumetric fluid dynamics. Students also learn to put their own work into a larger cultural context. Projects: By this year, students will have experienced a broad range of 3D disciplines and will be ready to combine these skills in a final product. Students create their 3D Animation Thesis Project and and VFX project. Objectives of the course • To develop a basic design concept, visualisation and manipulation techniques • To develop an appreciation of function, aesthetics and technology in design • To develop basic design thinking and communication skills • To experience the process of realising design through making • To make activities and experience a basic process of design adapted to their abilities, interest and design context with human society, economics, politics and its socio-cultural context • To develop critical thinking and problem solving skills • To focus on the fundamentals of research, strategies, design, media selection, sales promotion and public relations As a certified designer, the student will have developed an in depth design understanding and will have access to professional opportunities across design platforms. The internships and placement support from our institute will further guarantee success in a design career and a creative life ahead. Teaching Methodolgy Each year, a comprehensive exploration of the subjects will be followed by examinations, assignments and evaluations. An interactive approach to teaching and a focus on learning and mastering animation techniques by experimentation will ensure that the student is capable of adapting to changing technologies. As an institute of outstanding reputation in design education, Cindrebay provides its students with professional facilities and equipment. While studying 3D animation and visual effects, students will get hands-on experience with the industry standard Maya, ZBrush, Mudbox, Motion Builder, and Nuke software as well as learn to use professional-grade equipment. By the end of the course, students will have learned how to prepare and polish professional materials such as a demo reel, which will be crucial to their introduction to the professional world of Animation. They will have developed an innovative body of work making use of the knowledge and expertise acquired through the years. They will be adequately supported with internships and placements from the institute. Career Opportunities Animation and VFX Graduates from Bayspro will have a number of career paths open to them depending on their specialisation and passion. Animator Storyboard Artist Visual Effects Artist Lighting Technician Title Designer Color Key Artist Render Wrangler Character Development Architectural Modeling Character Rigger Video Game Designer Junior Compositor Composing Artist Cartoonist Art Direction Layout Artist Key Animator Stop Motion Animator Texture Artist Mathematical Modeling