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

Semester 1

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

Semester 2

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

Semester 3

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

Semester 4

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 DevelopmentAnimation 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.