Bachelor's Degree in

Visual Effects

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  • 3 YearsCourse Duration
  • BengaluruCampus
  • +2 (or) equivalentEligibility
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Course Overview

Join the Program that Simulates the VFX Industry Process

The students are taught every important medium, technique and tool necessary to present their wild imaginations on screen. They are also provided with intense practice on art, storyboarding, modelling, texturing, rotoscoping, CG compositing, tracking and much more to groom as a competent professional. With all the learning and practice sought in the module, the students will be able to create realistic composites, dynamic particle systems, and lot more effects with their unique touch of creativity, for movies, television content, advertisements, games, animation videos, and more.

This 3-year practice-oriented module at ICAT is conducted through a variety of proven learning methods, including classroom training, guided practice sessions, industry visits, professional seminars / workshops, showcase events to seek feedback from industry professionals and individual / collaborative projects that provide real-time experience.

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Why Study VFX at ICAT?

ICAT pioneered full-time specialised education in Visual Effects in the year 2004. Today, ICAT is the most experienced college in India offering VFX as a Bachelor’s degree Programme for more than 20 years and has produced thousands of highly successful VFX graduates who are working in top positions in reputed companies in India and abroad.

Many of our alumni have become successful young entrepreneurs and have shared their knowledge and industry experience with the current students.

The Programme provides:
  • 100% Placement opportunities *
  • World-class curriculum.
  • Intense, guided practice at highly-equipped labs.
  • The practice of learning a concept through first-hand / second-hand research methodologies.
  • Early industry insight through many interactions with professionals.
  • Opportunity to work on dissertations and create a portfolio.
  • Opportunity to showcase creative work at various public events and national-level competitions.
Curriculum

Module Highlights

YEAR - 1

SEMESTER I
  • Language - I (Tamil / Hindi / French)
  • General English - I
  • Design & Photography
  • Design & Photography - Practical
  • Introduction to Visual Communication
  • Visual Communication Methods
  • Value Education
SEMESTER II
  • Language - II (Tamil / Hindi / French)
  • General English - II
  • Motion Graphics
  • Motion Graphics - Practical
  • Visualisation for Production
  • Visualisation for Production - Practical
  • Environmental Studies

YEAR - 2

SEMESTER III
  • Language - III (Tamil / Hindi / French)
  • General English - III
  • VFX Production - I (Compositing)
  • VFX Production - I (Compositing) - Practical
  • Fundamental of Videography & Audiograph
  • VFX Production - II (3D for VFX)
  • VFX Production - II (3D for VFX) - Practical
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Non Major Elective (NME-I)
SEMESTER IV
  • Language - IV (Tamil / Hindi / French)
  • General English - IV
  • Video Editing
  • VFX Production - III (FX for VFX)
  • Video editing & Fx for VFX - Practical
  • VFX Production - IV (Matchmove / Rotomation & CG Compositing)
  • VFX Production - IV (Matchmove / Rotomation & CG Compositing)
  • Non Major Elective (NME-II)

YEAR - 3

SEMESTER V
  • Business of Media
  • Portfolio & Presentation
  • Discipline-Specific Electives (DSE - 1) (Compositing)
    • Rotoscopy
    • Keying
    • Tracking
  • Discipline-Specific Electives (DSE - 2) (CGI for Visual Effects)
    • Modelling & Texturing
    • Lighting & Rendering
    • Rigging & Animation
  • Discipline-Specific Electives (DSE - 3) (Matchmove & Rotomation)
    • Camera tracking
    • Object Tracking
    • Rotomation
  • Practical-VI Portfolio & Presentation
SEMESTER VI
  • Project Management
  • Emerging Technologies and Trends in VFX
  • Game Engine for VFX - Practical
  • Discipline-Specific Electives (DSE - 4) (FX & Advanced Compositing)
    • FX
    • CFX
    • CG & Live Action Compositing
  • Project/Dissertation

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Teaching Methodology

Learning Beyond the Walls

Build Your Research and Analysis Skills
Debate with Your Peers
Work in Teams
Get Your Personal Piece of Work Ready
Inspire from What’s Around/Real-Time Industry
Practice Real Time
Skills to Build

Skills to Seek as a VFX Professional

Art for Visual Effects
Still Life & Free Hand Practice
Perspective, Depth Cues, Texture studies
Photography Composition
Set Extension
Miniature & Matte Painting
Typography
Grids and Layouts
Visual Communication & Mass Media
Ethical Thinking
Motion Graphics
Rotoscoping & Masking
Keying
Motion Tracking
Background Preparation
Color Grading
Rotoscoping
Marker & Rig Removal (Green Screen)
Digital Make-Up/ Face Replacement
Match Moving
2D & 3D Compositing
Dynamic FX
Student Awards

Rise and Shine

  • ICAT Students seizes Winner Title

    ICAT Students of Visual Effects dept. seizes the Winner Title in the Digital Deception short film contest by Greater Chennai Police.

  • ICAT Student won 1st prize

    Suvanth S V, of Visual Effects dept. won 1st prize in competition by Brand AID Dhruva IIT Kottayam.

  • ICAT Student won Runner-up Award

    Huzefa Sikandar won Runner-Up Award at GAFX Conference.

  • ICAT Alumni won a Million

    ICAT Alumni won a Million at Pocket Gamer Connects - GAME HACK.

Student Testimonial

Our Students Say

When I joined ICAT, I had a dream of becoming something in the field of VFX. ICAT made me fulfil my dream by showing me the right way to achieve my goals. I am so thankful to my teachers who were my support system.

Ruchi Rikta,UG Visual Effects

Because of ICAT I got to start my career at MPC, the best VFX studio in India. I've worked on some of the biggest movies till date; two of which are nominated for Academy awards this year and Jungle Book, which won the Oscars for best VFX last year.

Asim Amitav Das,UG Visual Effects

I love ICAT because of their supporting attitude and great teaching skills. ICAT is the best college I have ever seen. It was a great pleasure to have studied here.

Anas Shajahan,UG Visual Effects

When I joined ICAT, I had a dream of becoming something in the field of VFX. ICAT made me fulfil my dream by showing me the right way to achieve my goals. I am so thankful to my teachers who were my support system.

Ruchi Rikta,UG Visual Effects

Because of ICAT I got to start my career at MPC, the best VFX studio in India. I've worked on some of the biggest movies till date; two of which are nominated for Academy awards this year and Jungle Book, which won the Oscars for best VFX last year.

Asim Amitav Das,UG Visual Effects

I love ICAT because of their supporting attitude and great teaching skills. ICAT is the best college I have ever seen. It was a great pleasure to have studied here.

Anas Shajahan,UG Visual Effects
Alumni Success

Shining Stars

  • Rajakanna
  • Somasundaram
  • Santosh Arya
  • Shukla Jayant Triveni
  • Devrishi
Student's Works

Outstanding works of ICATians

Career Opportunities

Get Placed as a...

ICAT's exclusive Placement Cell holds an esteemed relationship with leading Visual Effects brands and ensures the placement of its students in suitable positions to take up a career role of:

FX Artist
Dynamic Simulation Artist
FX Technical Director
VFX 2D Supervisor
VFX 3D Supervisor
Compositor
Motion Graphics Designer
Digital Matte Painter
Rotoscoping Artist
Tracking Artist
Color Grader
Pre Viz Artist
Top Placements

Meet Our Shining Stars

Nived Vijayan
Artist - FX
Benny James J
Motion Gr. Designer
Surendhar G
Prep - Intern
Arun Ananth V
Roto artist
Sanjo Joesph
Motion Graphic Artist
Top Recruiters

We Collaborate with 500+ Leading companies

Application Process

Become an ICATian

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Step 1 : Fill the application form

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Step 2 : Interview Process

Go through a direct communication with the Admission Team

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Step 3 : Join ICAT

An offer letter will be send. Secure your seat by paying the admission fee.

International Professionals

Learn from the Professionals' Perspective

NameDesignation
MR.Christian RiversOscar & BAFTA Winning Animator, (Kingkong, LOTR)
MR.Barrie M OsborneOscar Winner (The Lord of the Rings) & Producer (LOTR, Matrix)
MR.Collin BrownCEO - Cinesite, The Production Facility of “Harry Potter”, UK
MR.Peter ChiangVisual Effects Director (Batman)
MR.Michael PaycerFilm Producer (Speed)
MR.John LabreeFormer CEO, WETA Digital, New Zealand
MRS.Shelley PageHead of International Reach, Dreamworks
MR.Srinivas MohanIndian Visual Effects Supervisor (Endhiran, 2.0, Bahubali & more)
MRS.Asmita MadhuVFX Producer
MR.NasserActor, Multi-Talented Film Personality
MR.ManikandanVisual Effects Artist & Matte Painter
MRS.Shesha PrasadVice President, R&H
MRS.SanathCEO FireFly Creative Studio
MR.RamCompositor Rhythm and Hues
MR.Jagan MohanSenior EX Artist of Tinker Bell
MR.Zameer HussainCreative Head, BOTVFX
MR.Karthick SubbrajFilm Maker (Pettai, Jigarthanda, Pizza)
MR.Vasanth DevDirector of Cinematography for 40 Feature films
PROF.Shivbilas SaxenaNational Institute of Design
MR.Rajeev PrasadFilm Maker
MR.SukumarCinematographer
MR.VimaleshwaranLead Matte Painter at Ajax Media
MR.Rohit3d Team Lead , Phantom-fx
MR.Ramesh AcharyaVFX Supervisor, R Arts
MR.KishoreArt Director
MR.K.RangaswamyCinematographer
MR.Anand KrishnamoorthiSound Designer
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