About
A B.Sc. in Animation and Visual Effects is a specialized programme, offered by The NorthCap University which is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the field of animation, visual effects (VFX), and related areas and to further prepare students for successful careers in the rapidly growing animation and visual effects industry. Students learn basic 3D animation, compositing, and visual effects skills using industry-standard software like Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effects, and Nuke. The Animation Course in Gurgaon covers various topics, including character animation, rigging, lighting, and rendering, and students gain practical experience through live projects and internships. Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to pursue successful careers in animation and visual effects. Several reputable institutions in Delhi /NCR offer B.Sc. programmes in Animation and Visual Effects. However, NCU is a front-runner in this category and the best Universities to offer this programme in Delhi/NCR. It offers opportunities for students to gain a global perspective on animation and VFX through study abroad programs, international collaborations, and exposure to diverse cultural influences in animation and filmmaking.
Semester 1
- Media Communication Concepts
- Fundamentals of Photography
- Fundamentals of Video Production
- Design Concepts and Principles
- Environmental Studies
- Human Values & Professional Ethics
Semester 2
- Genres of Photography
- Concepts of Cinematography
- Typography and Study of Brands
- Fundamentals of Digital Image Processing
- Effective Comm-I
- Minor Project
Semester 3
- Media Laws and Ethics
- Lighting Techniques
- Fundamentals of Video Editing
- Design for Print
- Effective Comm-II
- Foreign Language Elective
Semester 4
- Design for Web
- Fundamentals of Audio Visual Production
- Fundamentals of Motion Graphics
- Research Techniques
- Open Elective-I
- Summer Internship
Semester 5
- Commercial Photography
- Digital Video Production
- Graphic Designing
- Advance Image Processing
- Advance Video Editing
- Digital Marketing
- Open Elective-II
Semester 6
- Advertising Photography Project
- Video Production Project
- Website Design Project
- Social Media Campaign Project
- Graduation Project 1
- Open Elective-III
Learning Outcome:
- Enhance proficiency in industry-standard software used for visual effects and animation.
- Develop the ability to creatively solve challenges encountered in visual effects and animation projects.
- Gain understanding of current trends, technologies, and workflows within the visual effects and animation industry.
- Develop the ability to critique and improve visual effects and animation work.
- Acquire basic project management skills to oversee visual effects and animation projects effectively.
- Cultivate a mindset of lifelong learning and professional development within the visual effects and animation industry.
Career Options:
- Roto artist
- Prep artist
- 2D compositing artist
- CG compositing artist
- BG prep artist
- Asset modeling artist
- Texturing
- Lighting artist
- Matte painting artist
- Motion graphic artist
- Production Coordinator
- Technical R&D team
- Rendering artist
Prospective Companies for BSC Visual Effects & Animation
- Educational
- Corporate world
- Architect
- Broadcast
- Film and TV
- Gaming and streaming industry
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- The student will gain a range of skills that will enhance their employability in various animation, gaming and VFX industries.
- Graduates will be able to create portfolio catered towards the interested filed with industry standard skills acquired from the program.
- Deep understanding of traditional & digital tools to produce stills and moving images.
- Provide good understanding of methods and techniques of Animation.
- Able to create and resolve technical issues for complex Animation & VFX shots
Programme Outcomes (POs)
- Use research-based knowledge and research methods, including the design of experiments, the analysis and interpretation of data, and the synthesis of information, to provide valid conclusions.
- Understand the production pipeline and follow the industry standard process.
- Work in any given environment with the highest level of proficiency and in-depth knowledge of Fine art to create various visual elements.
- Create animated graphics content for different indutries like media, IT, educational, broadcast etc.
- Create photorealistic environment for different streams of media.
- Create 3D elements as per the animation production pipeline.
- Construct live action & various VFX elements with CG to create advanced visual effects shot.
Programme Specific Outcomes
- Apply knowledge of Fine Art, 2D Animation, 3D Animation and VFX in practice.
- Enhance comprehensive understanding of the theory and its applications in diverse fields.
- Confidently work in departments like Fine Art, Digital Art and 2D Animation.
- Confidently work in various departments of 3D Production (Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Animation, Lighting, Dynamics & Rendering).
- Confidently work in various departments of Post- Production (Rotoscopy, Motion graphics, Paint, Camera Tracking, CG, Live Compositing and Editing).
- Apply the latest technologies in creating own/unique art or animation or visual effects.