Post Graduate Professional Program in

Visual Effects

  • 1 YearCourse Duration
  • HyderabadCampus
  • +2 (or) equivalentEligibility
  • 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
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

  • 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

Teachers were very supportive and knowledgeable. We had a very good studio set up that enabled us to shoot our own footage for our show reels. I am happy with my work and I am thankful to ICAT for taking me through this long journey.

Avish John,PG VFX

It has been an exciting experience at ICAT. I got the opportunity to try and experience various techniques used in film making. You have a great opportunity at ICAT. I should really thank the Placement cell for their outstanding support.

T.Jithendran,PG VFX

ICAT gives me a big smile on my face. I never felt a typical college kind of environment there. It was more of fun along with studies. It was very much balanced. The kind of training we got from this college was really superb. I am proud to be a part of ICAT family

Abu Thahir,PG-VFX

Teachers were very supportive and knowledgeable. We had a very good studio set up that enabled us to shoot our own footage for our show reels. I am happy with my work and I am thankful to ICAT for taking me through this long journey.

Avish John,PG VFX

It has been an exciting experience at ICAT. I got the opportunity to try and experience various techniques used in film making. You have a great opportunity at ICAT. I should really thank the Placement cell for their outstanding support.

T.Jithendran,PG VFX

ICAT gives me a big smile on my face. I never felt a typical college kind of environment there. It was more of fun along with studies. It was very much balanced. The kind of training we got from this college was really superb. I am proud to be a part of ICAT family

Abu Thahir,PG-VFX
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:

VFX 2D Supervisor
VFX 3D Supervisor
Compositor
Digital Matte Painter
Rotoscoping 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

Apply by Filling 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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