PCDP in Animation & VFX (36 Months)

The Professional Course in Digital Program (PCDP) in Animation & Visual Effects (VFX) is a 36-month advanced program in Patna, Bihar, designed for students who want to build a professional career in 3D animation, visual effects, and digital media production. This course provides end-to-end training, starting from fundamental art and design concepts to advanced animation and high-end VFX techniques, preparing learners to meet the creative and technical demands of the global media industry.

Module Structure

Students will gain hands-on training in industry-standard software such as Maya, Z-Brush, Houdini, Photoshop, Illustrator, Nuke, SilhouetteFX, 3D Equalizer, and After Effects. The program is structured to balance artistic development with technical expertise, allowing learners to create high-quality 3D models, lifelike animations, complex simulations, and professional-grade VFX shots.

By the end of the course, learners will have compiled a portfolio showcasing 3D characters, animation sequences, and VFX projects, giving them a competitive edge in securing opportunities with animation studios, film production houses, game companies, and advertising agencies.

Module I – Fundamentals of Art, Design & Computer Graphics (6 Months)

Students begin with sketching, colour theory, storyboarding, and digital illustration to build their artistic foundation. They also learn the basics of computer graphics, video editing, and audio editing.
Tools Covered: Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, Audition

Module II – 3D Digital Art (6 Months)

Covers fundamentals of 3D modeling, sculpting, texturing, and realistic character creation. Students explore how to bring characters and environments to life with detailed modeling techniques.
Tools Covered: Maya, Z-Brush

Module III – Lighting, Rigging & Character Animation (6 Months)

Students learn the principles of lighting, rigging, and character animation. They progress to advanced character animation, where characters perform lifelike actions and interactions.
Tools Covered: Maya, Arnold

Module IV – Dynamics & Motion Graphics (6 Months)

Covers technical animation, physics-based dynamics, fluid simulations, and motion graphics. Students also learn the fundamentals of digital compositing.
Tools Covered: Maya Byfrost, After Effects, MASH

Module V – Visual Effects (6 Months)

Students explore 3D animation applications, digital compositing, advanced lighting, and integration of CG with live-action footage.
Tools Covered: Nuke, SilhouetteFX, 3D Equalizer

Module VI – Advanced Visual Effects (6 Months)

Covers digital tracking, advanced compositing, and high-level simulation effects. Students work on complex VFX shots to match industry standards.
Tools Covered: Houdini, Maya, XGen, Bullet

  • Emerging Student Profile

    Graduates of this program will emerge as skilled animators and VFX professionals, ready to take on roles in animation studios, film production houses, gaming companies, and advertising agencies. They will be proficient in 3D modeling, character animation, VFX compositing, simulation effects, and motion graphics.

    Career opportunities include:

    • 3D Animator

    • VFX Artist

    • Compositing Artist

    • FX Animator

    • Motion Graphics Artist

    • Game Asset Designer

    • VFX Coordinator

    Students from Patna, Bihar will graduate with a professional-grade portfolio that positions them strongly in the competitive fields of animation and visual effects.

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