- 1 YearCourse Duration
- BengaluruCampus
- Bachelor's degreeEligibility
- ICAT College of Design & MediaAwarded by
Course Overview
Join the Specialist Program on Visual Effects
They get to develop their sense of Visual Observation and Visual Representation through Drawing; understanding Volume, Perspective, Structure, and Form; practicing Colouring and Shading methods; Storytelling; Storyboarding; and Camera and Lighting techniques that form the key study elements of the Programme. The curriculum also includes Building 3D Models, Lighting, Rendering, Creating Miniatures, and Creating Matte Paintings that serve as background plates. The students are exposed to the concepts and practices of Matchmoving and Object Tracking, and taught to integrate live action footage with computer-generated imagery by using Compositing techniques, such as Wire and Rig Removal, Rotoscoping, Masking, Keying, Colour Correction, and Editing techniques.
This job oriented 1 year Programme aims to develop the employable skills demanded by the VFX industry. It is a perfect module for students who wish to do a PG module at a specialised college for VFX and want to learn through practical training methodology
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Why Study PGPP in Visual FX at ICAT?
ICAT pioneered full-time specialised education in VFX in the year 2004 for Graduates. Today, with numerous vocational institutes teaching VFX & animation basics throughout India, ICAT stands tall as the most experienced college in India offering an exclusive 1 year job oriented and specialised VFX Programme for Graduates. Since 2004, the college has produced thousands of highly successful VFX post-graduate students who are working in top positions in reputed companies in India and abroad.
Many of our alumni have also become successful young entrepreneurs and have shared their knowledge and industry experience with the current students.
The Programme provides:
- 100% Placement opportunities *
- Tested and proven job oriented curriculum
- Expert sessions from industry professionals
- Opportunity to create a winning Portfolio if students plan to do Master’s degree abroad.
- 1:1 PC based classrooms
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Curriculum
Module Highlights
YEAR - 1
- Foundation Studies
- Idea Generation and Development
- SP-I: Compositing for VFX
- SP-II: CGI Foundation for VFX
- SP-III: Effects Animation for VFX
- Major Project
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Teaching Methodology
Learning beyond the Walls
Research to Pursue Knowledge
Brainstorm with Peers
Inspire from What’s Around/Real-Time Industry
Get the Expertise from Professionals
Probe the Techniques through Project Works
Skills to Build
Skills to Seek as a Visual Effects Professional
Photography Composition |
Image and Channel Manipulation |
Image Transformations |
Rotoscoping & Masking |
Keying |
Motion Tracking |
Background Preparation |
Color Grading |
Marker & Rig Removal (Green Screen) |
Digital Make-Up/ Face Replacement |
Match Moving |
2D & 3D Compositing |
Dynamic FX |
Student Awards
Rise and Shine
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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.
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ICAT Student won 1st prize
Suvanth S V, of Visual Effects dept. won 1st prize in competition by Brand AID Dhruva IIT Kottayam.
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ICAT Student won Runner-up Award
Huzefa Sikandar won Runner-Up Award at GAFX Conference.
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ICAT Alumni won a Million
ICAT Alumni won a Million at Pocket Gamer Connects - GAME HACK.
Student Testimonial
Our Students Say
Alumni Success
Shining Stars
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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:
VFX 2D Supervisor
VFX 3D Supervisor
Compositor
Digital Matte Painter
Rotoscoping Artist
Color Grader
Pre Viz ArtistTop Placements
Meet Our Shining Stars
Nived Vijayan
Benny James J
Surendhar G
Arun Ananth V
Sanjo Joesph
Top Recruiters
We Collaborate with 500+ Leading companies
Application Process
Become an ICATian
Step 1 : Fill the application form
Apply by Filling Application form.
Step 2 : Interview Process
Go through a direct communication with the Admission Team
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
| Name | Designation |
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| MR.Christian Rivers | Oscar & BAFTA Winning Animator, (Kingkong, LOTR) |
| MR.Barrie M Osborne | Oscar Winner (The Lord of the Rings) & Producer (LOTR, Matrix) |
| MR.Collin Brown | CEO - Cinesite, The Production Facility of “Harry Potter”, UK |
| MR.Peter Chiang | Visual Effects Director (Batman) |
| MR.Michael Paycer | Film Producer (Speed) |
| MR.John Labree | Former CEO, WETA Digital, New Zealand |
| MRS.Shelley Page | Head of International Reach, Dreamworks |
| MR.Srinivas Mohan | Indian Visual Effects Supervisor (Endhiran, 2.0, Bahubali & more) |
| MRS.Asmita Madhu | VFX Producer |
| MR.Nasser | Actor, Multi-Talented Film Personality |
| MR.Manikandan | Visual Effects Artist & Matte Painter |
| MRS.Shesha Prasad | Vice President, R&H |
| MRS.Sanath | CEO FireFly Creative Studio |
| MR.Ram | Compositor Rhythm and Hues |
| MR.Jagan Mohan | Senior EX Artist of Tinker Bell |
| MR.Zameer Hussain | Creative Head, BOTVFX |
| MR.Karthick Subbraj | Film Maker (Pettai, Jigarthanda, Pizza) |
| MR.Vasanth Dev | Director of Cinematography for 40 Feature films |
| PROF.Shivbilas Saxena | National Institute of Design |
| MR.Rajeev Prasad | Film Maker |
| MR.Sukumar | Cinematographer |
| MR.Vimaleshwaran | Lead Matte Painter at Ajax Media |
| MR.Rohit | 3d Team Lead , Phantom-fx |
| MR.Ramesh Acharya | VFX Supervisor, R Arts |
| MR.Kishore | Art Director |
| MR.K.Rangaswamy | Cinematographer |
| MR.Anand Krishnamoorthi | Sound Designer |
Got Queries?
Contact Any of Our 3 State-of-the-Art Campuses
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Chennai
153, Santhome High Road, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.
044 - 4293 4293, +91 - 95001 28555
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Bangalore
424, Bommanahalli, Hosur Main Road, Bangalore - 560 068.
080 - 4110 7755, +91 - 96111 73607
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Hyderabad
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040 - 2447 7755, +91 - 75694 34552
