BA (Honors) Visual Arts – Animation& VFX

The BA (Honors) Visual Arts – Animation & VFX is a structured and contemporary 3-year degree program affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU), Hyderabad. Designed for students who have completed their 10+2, this program imparts skills and knowledge to excel in the dynamic fields of animation and VFX. Through a mix of theoretical and practical learning, students will gain comprehensive expertise and professional readiness.
Course Outcomes
  • Technical Proficiency: Master industry-standard tools and techniques for animation and VFX production.
  • Creative Excellence: Cultivate creativity and artistic abilities to design visually compelling content.
  • Conceptual Understanding: Develop a deep understanding of animation history, pre-production, and production workflows.
  • Professional Readiness: Build a strong portfolio and gain hands-on experience through internships and live projects.
  • Adaptability: Learn to integrate traditional and digital art forms with cutting-edge technology.
Year 1: Foundational Learning
Semester I
  • English Communication
  • Drawing (Theory & Practical)
  • Colour Design (Theory & Practical)
General Elective – I:
  • Creative Writing (Theory & Tutorial)
  • Online Courses from Swayam / MOOCs / Others
Year 1: Foundational Learning
Semester II
  • Environmental Science
  • History of Animation (Theory & Tutorial)
  • Pre-Production (Theory & Practical)
General Elective – II: Choose one:
  • Psychology (Theory & Tutorial)
  • Online Courses from Swayam / MOOCs / Others
Year 2: Skill Development and Application
Semester III
  • Key Frame Animation
  • Basic Compositing
  • Basic 3D Modeling & Texturing
  • 2D Portfolio
General Elective – III: Choose one:
  • General Elective – III: Choose one:
  • Online Courses from Swayam / MOOCs / Others
Year 2: Skill Development and Application
Semester IV
  • Advanced 3D Modeling & Texturing
  • Shading & Lighting
  • Basic 3D Animation
  • Clay Modeling
General Elective – IV: Choose one:
  • Contemporary India
  • Online Courses from Swayam / MOOCs / Others
Year 3: Specialization and Professional Readiness
Semester V
  • Rigging
  • 3D Character Animation
Discipline Elective – I: Choose one:
  • Digital Sculpting
  • Photography & Digital Image Editing
Discipline Elective – II: Choose one:
  • Acting for Animation
  • Roto and Paint
Year 3: Specialization and Professional Readiness
Semester VI
Discipline Elective – III: Choose one:
  • Camera Tracking & Match Move
  • Production Management Pipeline
Discipline Elective – IV: Choose one:
  • Environment & Character FX
  • Advanced Compositing
  • Final Portfolio
  • Internship
Graduates of the BA (Honors) Visual Arts – Animation & VFX program are well-prepared for diverse roles in the creative industry, including:
Animation:
  • Character Animator
  • 2D/3D Animator
  • Rigging Artist
VFX:
  • Compositor
  • Match Move Artist
  • FX Artist
Design & Pre-Production:
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Concept Artist
  • Production Manager
  • Media and Advertising
  • Motion Graphic Designer
  • Art Director
  • Photographer
Gaming:
  • Environment Artist
  • Character Designer
  • Technical Artist
Freelancing and Entrepreneurship:
  • Independent Animator/VFX Artist
  • Creative Studio Founder

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