Graduate Diploma in Visual Effects – 1 Year

The Visual Effects programme is South India’s only one-year college diploma programme of its sort. It will provide you the chance to learn how to create photo-realistic visual effects seen in movies that are impossible to capture with a live-action camera using industry-standard procedures.

Overview

The Visual Effects Diploma Programme is South India’s only one-year college diploma. It is offered by Vogue Institute of Art & Design. It is highly recommended to anyone who wants to foray into the field of filmmaking and production. Through the programme, you will gain insight into different areas of production, 3D skills, pre-visualisation, animation, modelling and VFX. You will also learn how to create photo-realistic visual effects as seen in movies and ad films which are almost impossible to create using a live-action camera. The process of filmmaking is very vast. Bringing together various aspects to create a smooth final result is a highlight of this diploma programme.

Program Learning Outcomes

The visual effects course curriculum teaches students subjects such as story boarding, pre-production, basics of photography, basics of filmmaking, motion graphics, camera tracking, design software, sound editing and more. You will also learn processing, editing, lighting, rendering and post-VFX techniques that employees are looking for. We understand the importance of practical experience and thus students will be asked to produce a marketable demo using the VFX techniques they’ve learned which will also be a part of their portfolio. Every student will also be given one-on-one feedback so that they’re competent enough to thrive in the world of animation, design and multimedia.

A major reason students opt for the diploma in visual effects is because we provide valuable placements in top companies in the final semester and the opportunity to work with production companies.

Career Opportunities & Job Roles

As a visual effects artist, students can seek a career in film, television, interactive storytelling, gaming and animation. A few popular job profiles include that of a 3D animator, texture artist, environment, character, object modeller, stop motion animator and technical artist. VFX is shaping the world of filmmaking, entertainment and media, and thus it is one of the most booming industries today.

Program Structure

SEMESTER - I & II

SUBJECTS
Pre-Production
Story Boarding
Basics of Photography
Basics of Filmmaking
Photoshop
Light Room
After Effects
Clean Plate
Motion Graphics
Camera Tracking
Particle Illusion Software
Bojou Tracking Software
Premiere Pro
Compositing
Sound Editing