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Admission open — 2026 / 2027

Three-Year Diploma in Animation, VFX, Filmmaking & Generative AI

Six semesters after 10th or 12th. Build one continuous 3D pipeline, shoot and finish films, and work in Unreal Engine, with Generative AI used as a supervised production tool.

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  • 3 / 6Years / semesters — duration
  • 10th / 12thPass or equivalent — eligibility
  • 6Productions, one every semester
  • 1Industry internship in the final semester
Program overview

Diploma in Animation, VFX, filmmaking & Generative AI

Over six semesters, students build one continuous 3D pipeline — modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering and compositing — alongside filmmaking, editing, sound and real-time production in Unreal Engine.

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Teaching, learning and assessment processes have been developed to ensure that students experience a variety of methods of learning and assessment. The Visual Effects Course is a combination of lectures and tutorials, and assessments are through individual assignments, group assignments, workshops, presentations and formal examination. Group discussion forms the key part of our teaching. As a part of the VFX and animation course curriculum, we give our students various creative design inputs, ask them to analyze the concepts and trigger the creative juice to flow by engaging them in innovative activities. Generative AI is introduced in every semester as a supervised production tool.

Animation has become a significant part and has also increased the career options for students in different industries like gaming, advertising, film and cartoon production. The scope of a career in animation is greater after completing the course in the best animation institute; students with all the relevant skills and knowledge can easily hold a creative job.

If you are residing outside Bangalore and looking for high-quality education in Animation Diploma after the 10th standard, we also conduct an online animation course after the 10th standard. Are you looking for a curriculum that covers animation, visual effects and filmmaking? If yes, you can opt for our Three-Year Diploma in Animation, VFX, Filmmaking & Generative AI.

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Duration

3 years / 6 semesters.

Eligibility criteria

Students who have passed 10th or 12th from a recognized board can apply for the Three-Year Diploma in Animation, VFX, Filmmaking & Generative AI.

Curriculum

Six semesters, one continuous pipeline

Semester I

7 modules
  1. Fundamentals of Art & DesignDrawing, composition, perspective, colour, light, shape, visual language.
  2. Digital Imaging & Graphic DesignRaster/vector graphics, image correction, masks, typography, poster design.
  3. Principles of Animation12 principles, timing, spacing, squash & stretch, anticipation, arcs, weight.
  4. Storytelling & Screenwriting FundamentalsStory structure, characters, dialogue, screenplay format, genre.
  5. Photography & Cinematography BasicsCamera operation, exposure, aperture, shutter, ISO, lenses, framing.
  6. Introduction to FilmmakingPre-production, production, post-production, crew roles, shot planning.
  7. Generative AI FundamentalsAI concepts, prompting, responsible use, image/text generation, ideation.

Semester project: 30–60 second visual storytelling project

Semester II

8 modules
  1. 3D Fundamentals3D space, transforms, topology, modelling fundamentals.
  2. 3D ModellingProps, architecture, environments and introductory characters.
  3. Texturing & MaterialsUVs, PBR materials, texture creation.
  4. Lighting & RenderingLight types, shadows, cameras, rendering.
  5. Introduction to Character AnimationKeyframes, graph editor, posing, walk cycles.
  6. Film Direction & ProductionDirecting actors, blocking, production planning.
  7. Video Editing & SoundEditing grammar, cuts, transitions, dialogue, sound design.
  8. AI for Visual DevelopmentAI concept art, reference creation, style exploration.

Semester production: 1–2 minute 3D/film production

Semester III

7 modules
  1. Advanced Modelling & Digital SculptingCharacter and creature modelling, ZBrush sculpting, anatomy, retopology, production-ready topology.
  2. Character RiggingJoints, skinning, weight painting, IK/FK, control rigs, facial rig basics.
  3. Intermediate 3D AnimationBody mechanics, weight shifts, lifts, pushes/pulls, animation polish.
  4. Advanced Texturing & Look DevelopmentSubstance Painter, smart materials, skin/cloth/metal surfaces, look-dev turntables.
  5. Cinematography & Lighting for FilmCamera movement, lighting setups, colour temperature, green-screen shooting.
  6. Introduction to VFX & CompositingLayer vs node compositing, keying, rotoscopy basics, 2D tracking.
  7. AI for PrevisualisationAI-assisted storyboards, animatics, shot lists and script breakdowns.

Semester project: rigged, textured character animated in a lit 3D environment, 15–30 sec

Semester IV

7 modules
  1. Advanced Character AnimationActing, facial animation, lip sync, quadruped/creature animation.
  2. VFX CompositingNode-based compositing in Nuke, multipass CG integration, colour matching, depth and atmosphere.
  3. Rotoscopy, Paint & Clean-upArticulated roto, wire/rig removal, clean plates.
  4. Matchmoving & Camera Tracking3D camera solves, object tracking, set survey, CG-in-plate integration.
  5. FX & SimulationParticles, fluids, fire, smoke, destruction, cloth and hair.
  6. Colour Grading & Sound PostDaVinci Resolve grading, sound mixing, foley, final delivery.
  7. AI-Assisted VFX WorkflowsAI rotoscoping, clean-up, upscaling, depth and matte generation, checked shot by shot.

Semester production: 1–2 minute live-action short with integrated CG/VFX shots

Semester V

7 modules
  1. Virtual Production with Unreal EngineReal-time environments, Sequencer, cinematic cameras, real-time lighting.
  2. In-Camera VFX & LED Volume WorkflowsCamera tracking, LED wall basics, live compositing, virtual scouting.
  3. Real-Time Characters & Motion CaptureMetaHuman, asset pipeline from Maya to Unreal, mocap clean-up and retargeting.
  4. Advanced Filmmaking & DirectionDirecting performance, production design, visual style, short-film production.
  5. Advanced Lighting, Rendering & CompositingCinematic lighting, render layers/AOVs, shot finishing.
  6. Generative AI Production WorkflowsAI video, voice and music tools, pipeline integration, consent, licensing and disclosure.
  7. Final Project Pre-productionPitch, script, storyboard, animatic, production schedule.

Semester project: 1–2 minute virtual-production short scene combining real-time and live action

Semester VI

6 modules
  1. Final Production Project3–5 minute animated, VFX or live-action short from pre-production to final delivery.
  2. Industry InternshipPlacement in an animation, VFX, film or content studio, or the in-house production team.
  3. Production Pipeline & ManagementScheduling, shot tracking, reviews, delivery specifications.
  4. Showreel & Portfolio DevelopmentShowreel edit, shot breakdowns, online portfolio.
  5. Professional Practice & Responsible AICopyright, licensing, attribution, AI disclosure, client contracts.
  6. Career PreparationResume, interviews, studio tests, industry interaction.
Generative AI & assessment

AI in every semester

Generative AI & responsible use

Generative AI is taught in every semester as a production tool, not a replacement for core skills.

  • Semester I — AI fundamentals, prompting and ideation
  • Semester II — AI for visual development
  • Semester III — AI for previsualisation
  • Semester IV — AI-assisted VFX workflows
  • Semester V — Generative AI production workflows
  • Semester VI — professional practice and responsible AI

Alongside the tools, students learn responsible use: checking licence terms, respecting copyright and consent, crediting sources and disclosing AI-assisted work in their portfolios and client projects.

Portfolio & assessment

Students are assessed in every semester through individual assignments, group assignments, workshops, presentations and a formal examination. Each semester's work is added to the student's portfolio, and Semester VI brings it together as a final showreel, alongside an internship or studio production project reviewed by faculty.

Software

Software covered

3D, sculpting & look development

  • Autodesk Maya
  • ZBrush
  • Substance Painter
  • Arnold

Design & motion graphics

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe After Effects

VFX & compositing

  • Foundry Nuke
  • 3DEqualizer

Edit, sound & grade

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Audition
  • DaVinci Resolve

Real-time & previs

  • Unreal Engine
  • MetaHuman
  • Storyboarder

Generative AI

  • Adobe Firefly
  • Runway
  • ChatGPT
Scope

Animation & VFX as a career

Diploma in Visual Effects & Animation scope in Bangalore offers students many career options. Film-making and advertising are among the most popular sectors. Today, more animation and visual departments focus on facilitating and encouraging passionate students with innovative minds to establish their careers in the evergreen creative business.

  • The animation scope is enormous in the job market, and the demand for animation in India is increasing rapidly, from just being an outsourcing service to an innovator of new creations.
  • According to the Indian Media and Entertainment Industry Report, the Animation and VFX industry is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 17.2% over 2017–2023.
  • According to the Indian Media and Entertainment Industry Report, the market size of the global 3D animation's estimated value was $18.39 billion in 2021, and the anticipated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is 12% from 2022 to 2030.
  • Movies like Baahubali, Ice Age and Kung Fu Panda require nearly 500 animators for a single movie, which gives terrific employment opportunities to animators in different roles.
  • The holders of diploma in animation and multimedia salary starts from Rs. 6 lakhs.
Careers

Career path & industries

Career Path

  • 3D Modeler / Character Artist
  • Texturing and Look Development Artist
  • Rigging Artist
  • 3D Animator
  • Lighting and Rendering Artist
  • Compositor / VFX Artist
  • Video Editor
  • Real-Time / Unreal Engine Artist
  • Storyboard and Previs Artist
  • AI-Assisted Content Creator

Industries

  • Movies and Television
  • OTT and Web Series
  • Advertisement and Product Demos
  • Gaming and Real-Time Production
  • Architectural Firms
  • Medical Simulations
  • Educational Institutions
  • Computer-based and Web-based Training
Program USPs

Why this programme

  1. 1

    A three-year, six-semester programme open to students after 10th or 12th.

  2. 2

    One continuous 3D pipeline: modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering and compositing.

  3. 3

    Filmmaking alongside the 3D work: cinematography, direction, editing, sound and colour grading.

  4. 4

    Real-time and virtual production in Unreal Engine, with MetaHuman and motion capture.

  5. 5

    Generative AI in every semester, with copyright, consent, licensing and disclosure taught alongside the tools.

  6. 6

    A production every semester, ending in a 3–5 minute final film, an industry internship and a showreel.

FAQs

Three-Year Diploma in Animation & VFX — FAQs

What is the duration of the Three-Year Diploma in Animation, VFX, Filmmaking & Generative AI?

The diploma runs for 3 years, divided into 6 semesters.

What is the eligibility for this diploma?

Students who have passed 10th or 12th from a recognized board can apply.

What will I learn in this animation and VFX diploma?

Over six semesters you build one continuous 3D pipeline: modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering and compositing. Alongside it you learn filmmaking (cinematography, direction, editing, sound and colour grading) and real-time and virtual production in Unreal Engine, with MetaHuman and motion capture.

How is Generative AI taught in the course?

Generative AI is taught in every semester as a production tool, not a replacement for core skills. Students also learn responsible use: checking licence terms, respecting copyright and consent, crediting sources and disclosing AI-assisted work.

Which software is covered?

Autodesk Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Arnold, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro and Audition, Foundry Nuke, 3DEqualizer, DaVinci Resolve, Unreal Engine, MetaHuman and Storyboarder, plus Generative AI tools such as Adobe Firefly, Runway and ChatGPT.

Does the diploma include projects and an internship?

Yes. Students complete a production every semester, ending in a 3 to 5 minute final film, an industry internship in the final semester and a showreel.

What career options are there after this diploma?

Graduates can work as 3D modelers, character artists, texturing and look development artists, rigging artists, 3D animators, lighting and rendering artists, compositors and VFX artists, video editors, Unreal Engine artists, storyboard and previs artists, and AI-assisted content creators, in film and television, OTT, advertising, gaming and other industries.

How can I find out the fees for this diploma?

Fill in the enquiry form on this page and the IIFA Multimedia admissions team will share the current fee structure. You can also download the course brochure from this page.

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