AAIPP- Animation with Visual Effects
A Specialization Track of the
Arena Animation International Premiere Program
Duration:
25 Months
(Part-Time)
Classes:
3 Days / Week
Eligibility:
(From any stream)
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Become a Master of Digital Illusion
Step into the epicenter of cinematic magic with the Advanced Program in Visual Effects — a powerful 24-month career course designed to transform you into a visual sorcerer. From dynamic simulations to high-end compositing, you’ll learn to build breathtaking, blockbuster-worthy effects that merge creativity with technical finesse.
This course takes you through the entire VFX production pipeline, empowering you to work with Houdini, Nuke, Maya FX, and Gen AI – the same tools used by industry giants across Hollywood and global studios.
Learn more about the Arena Animation International Premiere Program (AAIPP)
What You Will Learn
Across all Specialization
Cinematography & Photography Basics
Theory / Conceptual
Color and Light Magic
Theory/Conceptual
Perspectives and Character Design
Theory / Conceptual
Mastering Digital Illustrations
Adobe Illustrator CC
Pixel Perfect Painter
Adobe Photoshop CC
Storyboard Mastery
Storyboarder
Cinematic Edits
Adobe Premier Pro CC
Digital Sound Craft
Adobe Audition CC
2D Animation Mastery
Adobe Animate CC
Motion Graphics
Adobe After Effects CC
AI Art Innovator
Gen Ai tools for Text/Image/Video
Portfolio Powerhouse
Term-end Portfolio
Duration: 9 Months
Understanding CG Pipeline
Theory / Conceptual
Asset Creation for CGI & Games
Autodesk Maya
Textures and Details
Autodesk Maya
Realistic Surface Creation
Substance Painter
Real World Replication
Reality Capture
Illuminating Assets
Autodesk Maya
Bringing Characters to Life with Rigging
Autodesk Maya
Art of 3D Animation
Autodesk Maya
Ai Powered 3D Workflow
Gen Ai
Portfolio Powerhouse
Term-end Portfolio
Duration: 9 Months
3D FX, Dynamics and Simulations
Autodesk Maya nCloth & X-Gen
Introduction to Virtual Production
Theory/Conceptual
Procedural FX with Houdini
Houdini
Advanced Roto with Silhoutte
Silhoutte
Art of Camera Tracking
3D Equalizer
Magic of Compositing with Nuke
Nuke
Portfolio Powerhouse
Term-end Portfolio
Career Launchpad
LinkedIn, Upwork
Duration: 7 Months
Why Choose This Course?
Tools & Software You Will Master
Maya
Silhouette
After Effects
Premiere Pro
3D Equalizer
Nuke
Illustrator
Animate CC
Reality Capture
Substance Painter
Photoshop
Storyboarder
Audition CC
Houdini
Gen AI Tools
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue roles such as:
- VFX Artist
- FX Technical Director
- Compositor
- Roto Artist
- Tracking Artist
- Lighting & Rendering Artist
- Environment Artist
- Technical Artist
- VFX Supervisor
Your Portfolio Journey
Throughout the course, you’ll develop a professional body of work, including:
Career Paths After VFX : Where Our Students Work
VFX graduates have made their mark on everything from Bollywood blockbusters to Netflix specials. With industry tools like Houdini, Maya FX, and Nuke, they’ve taken on high-demand technical and creative roles.
Our VFX alumni have
- Worked at top post-production and VFX studios including Red Chillies VFX, Phantom FX, MPC, and Makuta VFX
- Handled rotoscopy, tracking, FX simulation, and compositing on commercial and film projects
- Contributed to OTT and advertising work as freelancers and full-time artists
- Built demo reels that led to opportunities across India.
Other 3 Specializations
Join Arena Animation – Park Street, Kolkata, and take the first step toward an exciting career in animation and entertainment!
Why Arena Animation Park Street?
27+ Years of Legacy
One of India’s premier animation training centers, trusted by thousands of alumni
Industry-Focused Curriculum
Courses aligned with global production standards and real-world studio pipelines
Career Development Beyond the Classroom
Resume + portfolio coaching, industry visits, recruitment fairs, and freelancing prep
Experienced & Passionate Faculty
Mentors who are working professionals, not just trainers
Prime Kolkata Location
Located in the cultural heart of Park Street — surrounded by studios, creative hubs, and opportunity
Proven Placement Record
Students placed in top studios like Technicolor, MPC, DNEG, Reel9, Green Gold, and more
Where Our Students Have Been Placed
Our students have been hired, freelance-collaborated, or interned at some of the most respected studios and companies in the industry, including:
Freelance VR/ArchViz for global real estate firms
Sports Broadcasters
YouTube channels & OTT content creators
Freelance across Upwork, Fiverr & Behance
RECENT PLACEMENTS IN ANIMATION - UNREAL BY ARENA PARK STREET KOLKATA
Malabika
Unreal Engine Lighting Artist at
Oyster Studios
Shubham Hembram
Lighting Artist at
Crazy Cub Studio
Manoranjan
Unreal Engine Lighting Artist at
Reel 9 Studios
Sanket Das
Animation Artist at
Studio 56
Dipanwita Sen
CG Generalist at
VertexVeda3D, Mumbai
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