AAIPP- Animation with Visual Effects

A Specialization Track of the
Arena Animation International Premiere Program

Duration:

25 Months
(Part-Time)

Classes:

2 Hours each
3 Days / Week

Eligibility:

Class 10 & Above
(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.

What You Will Learn

Across all Specialization

SEM 1:
DESIGN & VISUALIZATION
SEM 2:
ADVANCED 3D DESIGN
SEM 3:
REALTIME CINEMATICS & FX

Cinematography & Photography Basics

Color and Light Magic

Perspectives and Character Design

Mastering Digital Illustrations

Pixel Perfect Painter

Storyboard Mastery

Cinematic Edits

Digital Sound Craft

2D Animation Mastery

Motion Graphics

AI Art Innovator

Portfolio Powerhouse

Duration: 9 Months

Understanding CG Pipeline

Asset Creation for CGI & Games

Textures and Details

Realistic Surface Creation

Real World Replication

Illuminating Assets

Bringing Characters to Life with Rigging

Art of 3D Animation

Ai Powered 3D Workflow

Portfolio Powerhouse

Duration: 9 Months

3D FX, Dynamics and Simulations

Introduction to Virtual Production

Procedural FX with Houdini

Advanced Roto with Silhoutte

Art of Camera Tracking

Magic of Compositing with Nuke

Portfolio Powerhouse

Career Launchpad

Duration: 7 Months

What You Will Learn

Across all Specialization

Sem 1 - Design and Visualization

Modules

Tools / software

Cinematography & Photography Basics

Color and Light Magic

Perspectives and Character Design

Mastering Digital Illustrations

Pixel Perfect Painter

Storyboard Mastery

Cinematic Edits

Digital Sound Craft

2D Animation Mastery

Motion Graphics

Ai Art Innovator

Portfolio Powerhouse

Duration: 9 Months

Sem 2 - Advanced 3D Design

Modules

Tools / software

Understanding CG Pipeline

Asset Creation for CGI & Games

Textures and Details

Mastering Digital Illustrations

Realistic Surface Creation

Real World Replication

Illuminating Assets

Bringing Characters to Life with Rigging

Art of 3D Animation

Ai Powered 3D Workflow

Portfolio Powerhouse

Duration: 10 Months

Sem 3 - Realtime Cinematics & FX

Modules

Tools/software

3D FX, Dynamics and Simulations

Introduction to Virtual Production

Cinematic Realism with Unre

Hyper-realistic Character Creation

Career Launchpad

Portfolio Powerhouse

Duration: 5 Months

Why Choose This Course?

Create blockbuster-quality VFX using real production workflows
Integrate AI and procedural FX for efficiency and creativity
Master industry-leading tools: Houdini, Nuke, Silhouette, Maya
End-to-end training: Modeling, FX, Tracking, Compositing
Portfolio-first approach with demo reels to showcase your work

Tools & Software You Will Master

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:

Conceptual motion design pieces
Simulated FX shots (fire, cloth, debris, destruction)
High-end composite scenes using green screen, tracking, and layering
Final VFX demo reel to pitch to studios and freelance clients

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?

Arena Animation Park Street isn’t just one of the oldest animation institutes in India — it’s also one of the most future-focused, career-driven, and creatively vibrant places to launch your journey in the media and design industry.