Program Structure

Students gain hands-on experience with industry-leading software such as Nuke, SilhouetteFX, After Effects, Maya, Houdini, 3D Equalizer, Photoshop, Premiere, and Mocha. By the end of the course, they will graduate with a professional VFX showreel, ready to join film, animation, and gaming studios across the globe.

The Professional Development Programme (PDP) in Visual Effects is a 24-month advanced training course in Patna designed for students eager to build a career in the exciting world of VFX. The program covers every aspect of visual effects, including tracking, rotoscoping, dynamics, compositing, motion graphics, and advanced simulation techniques. With hands-on training using industry-standard software like Maya, Nuke, Houdini, After Effects, and SilhouetteFX, students gain both creative and technical expertise. By the end of the course, learners develop a professional VFX portfolio, preparing them for opportunities in films, television, gaming, and digital media industries.

Emerging Student Profile

Graduates of this program will emerge as specialised VFX professionals with a strong foundation in compositing, tracking, dynamics, and advanced effects. They will be able to deliver production-ready work for films, advertising, television, OTT platforms, and gaming projects.

Career opportunities include:

Compositing Artist
Roto Artist
Tracking Artist
FX Artist
Motion Graphics Artist
VFX Coordinator

With hands-on training and a professional-grade VFX showreel, students will be industry-ready for opportunities in top visual effects studios worldwide.

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

Covers sketching, colour theory, storyboarding, photography, editing, and computer graphics, along with a foundation in filmmaking concepts.
Software Covered: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Audition
Module II – 3D Basics and Motion Graphics (6 Months)

Introduction to 3D modeling, texturing, and lighting, combined with motion graphics and visual design.
Software Covered: Maya, After Effects, Element 3D, Arnold
Module III – Dynamics and VFX Foundations (6 Months)

Focus on particles, dynamics, simulation, masking, and rotoscoping, preparing students for advanced VFX workflows.
Software Covered: Maya, XGen, Bullet, Nuke, Mocha
Module IV – Advanced Visual Effects (6 Months)

Advanced training in digital compositing, 3D tracking, paint & rig removal, relighting, and camera projection. Students work on studio-level VFX projects for their portfolio.
Software Covered: Houdini, SilhouetteFX, 3D Equalizer, After Effects, Nuke