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Diploma in Animation Engineering |
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| 2D animation continues to be popular and successful medium for filmmaking and has expanded it's reach from feature films and television series to the internet. Through the DAE student learn to integrate the creative, artistic and technical demand typical of each job position found in animation production companies. |
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| Duration:23 months, 5 semesters. |
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| Eligibility: |
Those who have completed Class 12 are eligible to apply.
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| 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.
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| DAE modules |
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 3
- Semester 4
- Semester 5
Animation Drawing & Design Fundamentals
Overview
This semester develops creativity & drawing skills for animation through study of design, anatomy, light & shade and perspectives, along with the study of Basic Animation Principles & timing for animation.
Modules
- Basic shapes & sketching techniques
- Anatomy drawing
- Body language & expressions
- Light, colour & perspectives
- Digital sketching
- Animation concepts
- Process of animation
- Principles of animation
- Timing for animation
- Magic with Photoshop
- Photographic techniques
- Stop motion animation
Software taught
- Alias Sketchbook Pro 2
- Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended
Animation Design & Pre-Production
Overview
This semester concentrates on various concepts, techniques & design for animation. Development of ideas into concepts, scriptwriting for animation, character designing, concept art, acting & voice characterization, visual scripting using film grammar, drawing storyboards and creating animatics - are all included. Students prepare an E-project which includes pre-production of an original concept of 30-60 seconds’ duration.
Modules
- Concept design, development & storytelling techniques
- Scriptwriting for animation
- Character design & development
- Concept art & inspirational sketches
- Acting & voice characterization
- Visual scripting with film language
- Storyboarding for animation
- Storyboard to animatics
- Basics of video editing
- E-Project
Software taught
- Drawing & Adobe Photoshop CS4
- Sound Forge 9
- Adobe Premier Pro CS 4
2D Classical Animation Production
Overview
In this semester, students apply their knowledge of drawing & concentrate on 2D Classical Animation Production - drawing keyframes, in-betweening, clean-ups, line testing, digital ink & paint to 2D Digital Post-Production by adding dialogues, sound effects, background music & final editing.
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)
Software taught
- Stop Motion Pro/ Monkey Jump
- 3ds Max 2010
- V-Ray
- Adobe After Effects CS4 Professional
3D Animation Production Process
Overview
This semester concentrates on the process of 3D animation production. Various aspects of 3D animation production are covered - including 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, character animation, lighting & final rendering.
Modules
- Clay modeling
- Modeling with Maya
- Advanced modeling
- Texturing with Maya
- Rigging with Maya
- Character animation with Maya
- Lighting & rendering with Maya
Software taught
- MAYA Unlimited 2009
- Zbrush 3
Post-Production & Animation Specialization
Overview
This semester concentrates on post-production process in animation & allows students to effectively use the knowledge gained in the earlier semesters to develop a professional Show-reel with specialization in 3D Character Animation.
Modules
- 3D dynamics – hair, fur & cloth
- Concepts of visual effects
- Introduction to Motion Capture for animation
- Post-production for animation
- Show-reel development – 3D Character Animation
Software taught
- MAYA Unlimited 2009
- Motion Builder 7.5
- Adobe Premier Pro CS4 & Combustion/ Final Cut Pro
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News and Events |
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Arena Animation
202, 204, 211 & 305, Apollo Trade Centre,
2-B,Rajgarh Kothi, A.B.Road,
Geeta bhawan Square,
Indore.0731- 3294824,2494824,
4064824,2497054.
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