Blender is a free and open-source 3D computer graphics software suite. It's used for creating a wide range of 3D content, including animations, visual effects, art, 3D-printed models, and even video games.
Blender Syllabus:
Module 1: Introduction to Blender
1. Introduction to Blender: Overview of Blender, its history, and its uses
2. Blender Interface: Understanding the Blender interface, including menus, panels, and tools
Module 2: 3D Modeling
1. Basic Modeling: Creating simple 3D models using extrusions, subdivisions, and other techniques
2. Advanced Modeling: Using advanced modeling techniques, such as sculpting, retopology, and mesh optimization
Module 3: Texturing and Materials
1. Introduction to Texturing: Understanding texture mapping, including UV unwrapping and texture painting
2. Materials and Shaders: Creating and using materials and shaders, including principled BSDF and other shader types
Module 4: Lighting and Rendering
1. Lighting Fundamentals: Understanding lighting principles, including types of lights, lighting setups, and lighting techniques
2. Rendering: Understanding rendering principles, including render engines, sampling, and denoising
Module 5: Animation and Rigging
1. Introduction to Animation: Understanding keyframe animation, including creating and editing keyframes
2. Rigging: Creating and using rigs, including armatures, bones, and constraints
Module 6: Advanced Topics
1. Physics and Simulations: Using physics and simulations, including rigid body dynamics, soft body simulations, and fluid simulations
2. Compositing and Post-Processing: Using compositing and post-processing techniques, including node-based compositing and color grading
Module 7: Final Project
1. Creating a 3D Scene: Creating a 3D scene, including modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering
Duration - 6 Months
Skill Level - Intermediate
MAYA is one of the most sought after short-term courses at MAAC. It covers areas of animation including character animation, digital sculpting, and 3D design and modeling. Maya Pro takes you through the nuances of modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, VFX and animation with the help of two advanced and industry-leading software, Maya and Mudbox. Maya Pro can be used for animation, environments, motion graphics, virtual reality, and character creation.
Duration - 6 Months
Skill Level - Intermediate
MAX Pro trains students in texturing, lighting, modeling, skinning and character set up. You will be introduced to 3ds Max software. The usage of latest software like 3d Max helps you understand the functioning of the animation industry and the kinds of tools and technologies used. The MAX Pro course at MAAC helps you learn the fundamentals of 3D World along with advanced areas like dynamics and animation. This is ideal in case you are looking for short-duration multimedia courses.
Duration - 7 Months
Skill Level - Intermediate
No film, TV or music video is complete without going through the process of compositing and editing. At this stage, different visual elements are placed together to create one scene or one sequence. The short-term Compositing Plus course at ICC ANIMATION prepares you to excel in areas like digital design, match moving, rotoscopy, and camera tracking.
Duration - 6 Months
Skill Level - Intermediate
Short term digital filmmaking course is one of the most preferred introductory courses, where you can learn the basics and core areas of filmmaking, like pre-production techniques, linear editing, sound editing, and clay animation.