Arena Animation International Program(AAIP)

Course highlights

  • Complete Animation career program.
  • Study upgraded versions of software like Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Photoshop, Indesign, Sound Forge, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Flash, Action Script, 3D Max, V-Ray, Adobe After Effects, Maya & Z Brush.
  • E-Projects at regular intervals.
  • Includes concept-based modules like Design & Visualization Fundamentals, Graphics & Illustration Fundamentals, Concepts of advertising, Anatomy Study, Concepts of 2D Animation, Claymation, 3D Basics, and more.
  • Learn practical application of tools & software.
  • Industry visits & workshops.
  • Laddered learning – learn animation in increasing order of complexity.
  • Specialization in area of interest.
  • Create Portfolio Demo Reel in the area of interest.
Duration33 months, 4 semesters, 2D & advanced 3D animation course with a focus on portfolio development.
AAIP modules

Design Suite –Sem 1

Overview
Learn design, sketching & graphics skills.

Modules
Animation Design and Visualization
  • Concept of 2D Animation
  • Basic Drawing with Form
  • Study of Perspectives
  • Anatomy Study
  • Digital Drawing
  • Life & Gesture Drawings
  • Concepts of Lighting and Shading
  • Digital Art
  • Application of Principles of Animation
  • Study of Rhythm & Lip-Sync

3D Animation Suite-Sem 3

Overview
Study 3D animation & special effects.

Modules
  • Claymation: A stop-motion animation technique
  • 3D basics: Modeling to animation
  • Modeling with 3D
  • Lights, camera & materials
  • 3D Motion Graphics & FX
  • Rendering with V-Ray
  • Digital FX
  • 3D Animation/ Architectural Visualization Portfolio (Case Study)

2D Design & Animation Suite – Sem 2

Overview
Enhance skills in anatomy study, story-boarding, 2D animation & audio-video editing.

Modules
  • Anatomy study
  • Working with audio
  • Video streaming & editing
  • Concepts of 2D Animation
  • 2D graphics & animation with Flash
  • Principles of animation using Flash
  • Flash scripting
  • 2D Animation Portfolio (Case Study)

Advanced 3D Animation & Portfolio Development – Sem-4

Overview
Advanced 3D animation techniques with specialization in the area of interest & portfolio development.

Modules
  • Modeling with Maya
  • Modeling with Z Brush
  • Texturing with Maya
  • Lighting & rendering with Maya
  • Rigging with Maya
  • Character animation with Maya
  • Paint effects & dynamics using Maya
  • Realistic features with Maya
  • Matchmoving & camera tracking
  • Specialisation (Choose 1 elective):
    • Modeling & Texturing
    • Lighting & Rendering
    • Rigging & Animation
  • Portfolio Demo Reel
  • Orientation to creative test