About VFX Courses

Individuals who seek creative jobs in the technical, advertising or animation field can consider VFX and animation programme. These programmes enable you to express your creativity through animation, graphics and other visual tools. It also offers great job opportunities in different fields of entertainment and technology.

The programme covers various aspects of animation, visual effects, graphics designing, cartoons, games, etc. The candidates learn to apply different tools and methods to create animated visuals and high-quality graphics for games, movies, television shows and extra. These courses are also required in the technical field to design graphics for websites.

Types of VFX Courses:

Name of the Programme

Type of Programme

Duration

Certification in VFX

Certificate Programme

2 months

International Programme VFX

Certificate Programme

2 years

Professional Programme in VFX

Certificate Programme

1 year 5 months

Advance Programme in VFX

Certificate Programme

2 years 1 month

Diploma in VFX

Diploma Programme

2 years

B.Sc in Gaming and VFX

Undergraduate Degree Programme

3 years

B.Sc. in 3D Animation and Visual Graphics

Undergraduate Degree Programme

3 years

B.Sc. in Animation and VFX

Undergraduate Degree Programme

3 years

VFX Courses Eligibility Criteria

To get admission in VFX courses offered in India, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria. 

• Minimum Qualification Required: 10+2 (any stream)/ 10
• Minimum Marks Required: Pass in class 12 Board Exams
• Work Experience: Almost none of the colleges require candidates to have prior work experience.

Admission Process for VFX Courses

• Admission to the Certification in VFX (two-months long programme) can be taken after passing the class 10 Board Exams.
• Candidates aspiring to enrol for other certificate programmes or diploma programmes in VFX can take admission after completing class 12 by filling the fees at the respective institute.
• Admissions to degree programmes are done on the basis of merit list and candidates are required to score at least 60% mars in class 12 board exams.
• Some universities admit students directly.

VFX Courses Syllabus

The syllabus for different VFX courses varies. But, some of the top subjects or topics that are taught in the courses are mentioned below.

History of Animation

Colour Sensing

Digital Methodologies: Lighting and Texturing

Media Encoder

Introduction to 2D Animation

Apple Final Cut Pro (FCP)

Character Modelling and Rigging

Digital Methodologies: Sound & Audio

Video Editing & Compositing

Keying

Portfolio Developments

Rotoscopy

Video Editing & Compositing

Render Layer

Movie Merchandising

Frame Size and Composition

Top Design Colleges

National Institute of Design , Ahmedabad

National Institute of Fashion Technology , Navi Mumbai

National Institute of Fashion Technology , New Delhi

Symbiosis Institute of Design , Pune

Unitedworld Institute of Design , Gandhinagar

Industrial Design Centre , Mumbai

National Institute of Fashion Technology , Hyderabad

National Institute of Design, Vijayawada , Vijayawada

Indian Institute of Art & Design , Delhi

National Institute of Fashion Technology , Kannur

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VFX Courses Career Options and Job Prospects

VFX and Animation is a popular field, even in India, and various jobs are available for skilled animators who know how to work VFX and animation tools. Some of the top employment areas and job profiles that candidates can explore after completing VFX courses are:

Employment Areas

• Film Industry
• Advertising Industry
• News and Media
• Gaming Companies
• Production Houses
• Photography Studios
• TV Channels

Job Profiles

• Graphic Designer
• Lecturer
• Video Editor
• Multimedia Programmer
• Web Designer
• 2D/3D Animator
• 3D Modeler

Salary After VFX Courses

• Salary after pursuing VFX courses can vary from Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh per annum.
• Salary after degree courses combined with certificate course is better than any of the courses pursued alone.
• Experienced candidates can earn up to Rs. 10 lakh or more in this field. Usually, salaries offered to individuals who have taken up technical profiles are more as compared to other jobs.

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