Bachelor’s Degree in Animation, VFX & Design
A recognised B.Design degree from Government University (SGGU) — the only program combining Animation, VFX & Gaming, with studio internships and industry-experienced faculty at ZICA Nikol, Ahmedabad.
A Degree Built for a Creative Career
Everything you need to become industry-ready in animation, VFX, gaming and design — under one roof.
Government University Degree
A recognised Bachelor’s degree awarded by Government University (SGGU).
Animation + VFX + Gaming
The only program combining Animation, VFX and Gaming in a single degree.
Studio Internship
Hands-on studio internship at the end of the course for real production experience.
Industry-Experienced Faculty
Learn from mentors who have worked in the animation, VFX and design industry.
State-of-Art Campus
Recording Studio, VFX Chroma Room, Gaming Zone and fully equipped labs.
Workshops & Masterclasses
Regular workshops and masterclasses from industry experts, plus a huge online & offline library.
Job Fair & Placement
Campus placements and a job fair at the end of the course.
24+ Years of Expertise
Managed by a team with 24+ years of experience across Animation, Gaming, Graphics & Digital Marketing.
Specialise In 5 Creative Fields
A Bachelor’s degree in 3D Animation, VFX, Game Design, Graphic Design & Video Editing.
3D Animation
Character animation, modelling, rigging and the full 3D production pipeline used in film & OTT.
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VFX
Matte painting, compositing, match-moving, rotoscopy and CGI for movies and advertising.
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Graphic Design
Branding, layout, illustration and publishing across print and digital media.
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Video Editing
Editing, colour and post-production for films, ads, social media and online content.
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Game Design
Game assets, environments, AR/VR and building playable games with Unreal & Unity.
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What You’ll Learn, Semester by Semester
A laddered 8-semester journey from design fundamentals to a professional portfolio.
S1Semester 1+
- Computer Fundamentals & Concepts of Graphics and Illustrations
- Technical Representation of Drawing
- Fundamentals of Drawing, Light & Shading, Perspective Drawing
- Digital Illustration & Digital Painting
- Creating Artworks & Page Design
S2Semester 2+
- Concepts of Cinematography & Photography
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Working with Light, Anatomy and Shading
- Creating 2D Animation
- Audio-Video Editing & Digital Film Making
S3Semester 3+
- Environmental Studies
- Art of Storytelling, Storyboarding and Animatics
- Digital Modeling with 3ds Max
- Lights, Camera and Materials using 3ds Max & V-Ray Rendering
- Digital Compositing
S4Semester 4+
- Clay Modelling & Character Designing
- 3D Modelling & Texturing
- Lighting Models
- Rigging of 3D Character
- Animation & Crowd Simulation
S5Semester 5+
- Introduction to Production Pipeline
- Previsualization using iClone
- FX Dynamics and Simulation
- Digital Sculpting using ZBrush
- Working with Photogrammetry
S6Semester 6+
- History of VFX & Creating a Matte Painting with 3D Projection
- Colour Correction – Green / Blue Screen
- Match Moving – Camera Tracking & Rotomation Techniques
- Rotoscopy & Wire Removal
- Compositing with Passes & Projection Mapping
S7Semester 7+
- Game Idea – Visualization & Storytelling
- Overview of AR & VR
- Modeling, Texturing & Lighting for Games
- Introduction to Unreal / Unity Game Engine and Workflow
- Working with Unreal Library & Kit
S8Semester 8+
- Professional Practice
Study at a World-Class Campus
A sprawling campus equipped with a recording studio, VFX chroma room, gaming zone and fully equipped labs.
ZICA Nikol, Ahmedabad
301, Signature Arcade, Near Gangotri Circle, Nikol, Ahmedabad – 382350
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