Who can join the Houdini course at ZICA Patna?

Anyone interested in VFX, simulation, or procedural workflows can join. Basic 3D knowledge is helpful but not required.

What software will I learn?

The course is focused on Houdini, with optional exposure to rendering engines like Arnold and Mantra.

What careers can I pursue after this course?

Students can become FX Artists, Simulation Artists, VFX TDs, or Pipeline Artists in studios and production houses.

Is this course beginner-friendly?

Yes, it starts with fundamentals before moving to advanced simulations and effects.

Do I get a certificate after completion?

Yes, students receive a ZICA Patna Certification on successful completion of the Houdini course.

Houdini Course in Patna, Bihar (6 Months)

The Houdini Course (6 Months) at ZICA Patna is designed for students who want to build expertise in visual effects, simulations, and procedural workflows. Houdini is an industry-standard tool used in Hollywood films, high-end VFX studios, and game development for its powerful procedural modeling, dynamics, and particle system capabilities.

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📚 Modules

This program trains students in Houdini’s node-based workflow, focusing on creating realistic fire, smoke, water, destruction, particles, and crowd simulations. By the end of the course, learners will complete production-ready VFX projects to showcase in their professional portfolio.

Module I – Introduction to Houdini (1 Month)

Covers interface navigation, procedural workflows, and node-based systems. Students learn to model basic objects using procedural techniques.
Tools Covered: Houdini

Module II – Procedural Modelling & Dynamics (1 Month)

Students explore destruction workflows, rigid bodies, and dynamic simulations for realistic visual effects.

Module III – Particle Systems & Simulations (1.5 Months)

Focuses on particle effects, fluid simulations, smoke, and fire setups using Houdini’s dynamics engine.

Module IV – Advanced FX & Rendering (1.5 Months)

Learners study advanced effects like cloth, crowds, and pyro simulations with rendering pipelines for professional output.

Module V – Final Project & Portfolio (1 Month)

Students create a complete VFX sequence (explosions, fluid simulations, or destruction shots) to present in their portfolio.

🌟 Emerging Student Profile

Graduates of this program become proficient in procedural modelling, simulation, and dynamic effects using Houdini. They can pursue careers as FX Artists, Simulation Artists, VFX Technical Directors, and Pipeline Artists in films, games, and commercials.