Arena Animation Pro
Duration
26 months, 4 semesters, comprehensive animation course with training in pre-production, production & post-production.
Classes
Classes are typically held 3 times a week for 2 hours per session.
Eligibility
Those who have completed Class 12/ 10+2 & have a creative bent of mind and passion for films and animation are eligible to apply.
Course highlights
- Industry-relevant curriculum.
- Includes concept-based modules such as Animation Design & Visualization, Anatomy Study, Perspectives, Study of Light & Shade, Concepts of 2D Digital Animation, Concepts of Storyboarding, Concepts of 3D Animation.
- Application of Principles of Animation.
- Practical application of tools & software.
- The course leads to job opportunities in:
- Animation film production studios
- Television channels
- Television production houses
- Ad production houses
- E-learning companies
- Medical animation studios
- Web studios (Internet advertising)
- Avail interest-free loans to join
Arena Animation Pro modules
Animation Design & Visualization
Overview
This semester lays the foundation for learning Animation design, animation drawing & principles of animation. It includes study of anatomy, perspectives & digital art.
Modules
- Animation Fundamentals
- Fundamentals of Design & Visualization
- Basic drawings with form
- Study of perspectives
- Anatomy study
- Digital drawing
- Life & gesture drawing
- Concepts of lighting & shading
- Digital art
- Application of principles of animation
- Study of rhythm & lip sync
Software taught
- Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended
- Flash CS4
Pre-production for Animation
Overview
The second semester enhances skills in pre-production aspects such as concept design, storytelling, scriptwriting, character designing & layouts, storyboarding with application of film language and creating animatics.
Modules
- Concept design
- Art of storytelling & scriptwriting
- Character design
- Layouts
- Acting & expressions
- Concepts of storyboarding & film language
- Editing for animatics
- E-Project
Software taught
- Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended
- Flash CS4
- Adobe Premiere Pro CS4
E-Project
A project proposal that includes Synopsis, Script & Screenplay, Character Designs & Layouts, Storyboard & Animatics.
Career options at end of this semester:
- Pre-production artist
- Scriptwriter
- Character Designer
- Layout Artist
- Storyboard Artist
Production for Animation
Overview
The third semester covers production for animation - both high-end 2D Digital & 3D.
Modules
- Concepts of 2D Digital Animation
- 2D Digital production process
- Clay modeling
- 3D modeling
- Texturing
- Rigging
- Animation principles in 3D
- Lip Sync & Sound Synchronisation
Software taught
- Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended
- Flash CS4
- Maya Unlimited 2009
Post-production & Specialization for Animation
Overview
The last semester covers post-production process in animation & animation specialization. At the end of this semester, students will create a portfolio in a specialized area of animation.
Modules
- Lighting & rendering
- Concepts of compositing & editing
- Post-production
- Specialisation & Digital Portfolio Development
Animation specialization areas (students pick one of 5):
- 2D Digital Animation
- Modelling & Texturing
- Lighting & Rendering
- Rigging & Animation
- Compositing & VFX
- E-Project
Software taught
- Maya Unlimited 2009
- Adobe After Effects / Combustion
E-Project
30-second short film in 2D Digital Animation or 3D Animation.