Professional Development Program (PDP) in 3D Animation & Visual Effects – 27 Months
The Professional Development Program (PDP) in 3D Animation & Visual Effects is a 27-month specialized career course designed for students passionate about building a career in 3D animation, filmmaking, and VFX production. This program provides a perfect balance between creative fundamentals and advanced technical training, ensuring students become industry-ready professionals for the global entertainment, media, and gaming industries.
Course Overview
This 27-month PDP is focused on 3D animation and VFX mastery. Students gain practical knowledge of modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, animation, and compositing using industry-standard software. Alongside technical skills, the program also emphasizes storytelling, design sense, and cinematic techniques.
The course is designed for students who want to fast-track their animation and VFX careers with a structured yet compact learning approach compared to longer programs.
Curriculum Highlights
Semester 1 – Creative Foundation & Basics
Drawing, sketching, and design fundamentals
Principles of animation (timing, anticipation, squash & stretch)
Storyboarding and pre-visualization
Introduction to 2D digital animation
Semester 2 – 3D Animation Core
3D modeling (characters, props, environments)
Texturing, lighting, and shading
Rigging and skeletal animation for characters
3D animation (acting, body mechanics, expressions)
Particle systems & dynamics (fire, smoke, water, explosions)
Match moving & camera tracking
Final project: 3D short film with integrated VFX
Key Features of the Program
27-Month Duration – Focused career program in 3D animation & VFX.
Industry-Standard Tools – Learn Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, After Effects, Nuke, Houdini, Photoshop and more.
Practical Learning – Hands-on projects, demo reels, and real-world simulations.
Portfolio Development – Professional showreel for placements in studios and companies.
Expert Faculty – Trainers with strong production experience.
Career Opportunities After the Program
Graduates of this PDP can explore careers such as:
3D Animator
VFX Artist / Compositor
Lighting & Rendering Artist
Rigging Artist
3D Modeler
Motion Graphics Designer
Game Asset Artist
Industries hiring: Film & TV studios, animation production houses, OTT platforms, advertising agencies, gaming companies, AR/VR startups, and metaverse creators.
Why Choose ZICA for PDP in 3D Animation & VFX?
27-Month Career-Oriented Training with focus on 3D and VFX specialization.
Fast-Track Career Path compared to longer 36-month programs.
Real-World Production Training using the latest software.
Placement Support & Industry Connects with top studios.
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