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3-Year 3D Animation & VFX Course in Ahmedabad

A comprehensive 36-month career-development program that takes you from art fundamentals to film-grade 3D animation and visual effects — across six in-depth modules — and out the door with a job-ready demo reel.

Duration36 MonthsStructure6 ModulesModeClassroom · Nikol
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    31Years in India
    30+Cities
    5 Lakh+Students Trained
    100%Placement Support
    Curriculum

    What You’ll Master

    Six six-month modules that mirror a real production pipeline, stage by stage.

    01

    Module 1: Fundamentals of Art, Design, and Computer Graphics (6 Months)

    • History of animation and VFX
    • Drawing and sketching techniques
    • Colour theory and painting
    • Storytelling and scriptwriting
    • Character design and digital illustration
    • Storyboarding
    • Computer graphics
    • Video and audio editing
    02

    Module 2: 3D Digital Art (6 Months)

    • 3D modelling
    • Environmental modelling
    • Advanced modelling and sculpting
    • Advanced texturing
    03

    Module 3: Rigging and Character Animation (6 Months)

    • Advanced texturing
    • Rendering and look development
    • Lighting
    • Rigging
    • 3D character animation
    04

    Module 4: Character Animation and Particle Dynamics (6 Months)

    • Advanced character animation
    • Dynamics
    • Cloth simulation
    • Fluid simulations
    05

    Module 5: Motion Graphics and Visual Effects (6 Months)

    • Digital compositing – 1
    • Digital compositing – 2
    • Advanced lighting
    06

    Module 6: Advanced Visual Effects (6 Months)

    • Digital Compositing – 3
    • Digital Tracking
    • Advanced Effects
    Tools & Software

    Train on Industry-Standard Tools

    Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorStoryboarderPremiereAuditionMayaSpeedTreeZBrushSubstance DesignerSubstance PainterMarmoset ToolbagArnoldXGenBullet
    Career Outcomes

    Roles You Can Step Into

    Graduates step into studios across film, gaming, advertising and OTT.

    3D Animator
    Modelling Artist
    Rigging Artist
    VFX Artist
    Lighting Artist
    Compositor
    Look-Dev Artist
    FX / Dynamics Artist
    Why ZICA Nikol

    Why Students Choose ZICA

    India’s premiere creative-arts institute — built to make you employable.

    India’s Top Animation Institute

    Premiere traditional & digital animation training with an industry-focused, career-ready curriculum and student loan facility.

    University-Backed Degrees

    Collaboration with a recognised university for Animation & VFX degrees, world-class infrastructure and the latest software.

    Learning Made Simple

    E-Studio app for e-books on the go, a fun studio environment, portfolio & showreel guidance, and placement support.

    Placement Assistance

    Placement opportunities with top animation & VFX studios and dedicated career support.

    Workshops & Masterclasses

    Monthly & yearly activities, workshops and masterclasses to build a competitive, creative edge.

    Student Loan Facility

    Instant student loan assistance so finances never stand between you and your creative career.

    Start Your Creative Career Today

    Book a free demo class and see why ZICA Nikol is Gujarat’s top creative institute.

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