B.Voc. in Animation & Visual Effects
Master the Art of Animation & VFX with ZICA Anna Nagar
Turn Your Passion for Animation & VFX into a Thriving Career!
Zee Institute of Creative Art (ZICA), Anna Nagar, presents a comprehensive B.Voc. in Animation and Visual Effects, designed to nurture creative minds and equip students with industry-ready skills. This 3-year degree program takes you from fundamentals to advanced techniques, ensuring you excel in the dynamic world of animation and VFX.
Learn from seasoned professionals
Work on real-world projects
Master industry-standard software like Maya, Z-Brush, Houdini, After Effects, and Nuke
100% placement assistance with top studios

Why Choose ZICA Anna Nagar?
India’s First Animation Academy
ZICA is the pioneer in creative education, backed by Zee Group’s 25+ years of expertise.
Hands-on Learning with Expert Mentors
Get trained by industry professionals with real-world experience.
Internships & Live Projects
Gain practical exposure with live projects and studio internships.
100% Placement Assistance
Our placement cell connects you with top animation and VFX studios.
Course Highlights
Comprehensive Learning – From basic design principles to advanced VFX techniques
Practical Training – Work on real-time projects with industry-standard software
Expert Mentorship – Learn directly from industry professionals
Competitive Portfolio – Develop a strong showreel to showcase your talent
Industry Exposure – Get hands-on experience with live projects and studio collaborations
Course Structure & Curriculum
Module 01: FUNDAMENTALS OF ART, DESIGN & COMPUTER GRAPHICS (6 MONTHS)
- Preface
- Sketching
- Colour Theory
- Story
- Character Design
- Digital illustration
- Storyboard
- Computer Graphics
- Video & Audio Editing
Module 02: 3D DIGITAL ART (6 MONTHS)
Modelling by using Maya
- Surface
- Game Props modeling
- Character Modelling
Advance Modeling & Sculpting
- Overview
- Biped anatomy
- Quadruped anatomy
- Character design – Anthropomorphic
Texturing (Maya)
- Material
- UV Mapping
Realistic Character Modeling and Texturing
- Create new texture
- Cartoon Texture
- Realistic character texture paint
Module 03: LIGHTING, RIGGING & CHARACTER ANIMATION (6 MONTHS)
Lighting
- Maya Lighting – Introduction
- Lighting Foundation
Rigging: Maya
- Connections
- Deformers
- Skeleton
- Skinning
3D Character Animation
- Animation workflow
- Animation principles
- Body mechanics
- Facial expressions
Advance Character Animation
- Character Interaction
- Quadruped Character Animation
- Character balance
- Prop animation
- Animation layers
- Lip-sync animation
Module 04: DYNAMICS AND MOTION GRAPHICS (6 MONTHS)
Dynamics
- Particles & Emitter
- Fluid Effect
- Soft Body
- Rigid Body
- MASH
Technical Animation
- nHair
- nCloth
- nParticles
- Xgen plugin
- Bullet
MAYA Byfrost
- Introduction
- Diverso system
- Hybrido
Digital Compositing - 1
- Visual effects introduction
- Workflow of motion graphics
- Compositing
- Rendering
Module 05: VISUAL EFFECTS (6 MONTHS)
3D Animation Application
- Working with 3D object
- Creating 3D object, Materials
- Integrating with After Effects
- Animation Engine
Digital Compositing - 2
- Interface
- Rotoscopy
- Render Passes
- Chroma Removal
- Wire Removal
- Set Extension
- Particles
- Camera Projection
- Tracking
- 3D Integration
- Render Passes
- Clean-up basic
Advanced Lighting
- Fundamental of Lighting Design
- Basic of Shading
- Practical Use of Shaders
- CG Lighting
- Lighting Environments and Architecture
- Camera Projection
- Render passes & Relighting
Be Industry-Ready
Upon completing this program, you will be job-ready, mastering:
✔️ 3D Modeling, Animation, & Rigging
✔️ Advanced VFX & Digital Compositing
✔️ Motion Graphics & Tracking
✔️ Industry Software & Pipeline Workflow
💡 Career Support: ZICA provides 100% placement assistance, guiding students towards successful careers in animation studios, gaming companies, and VFX production houses.
Career Avenues
After completing the program, students can explore careers such as:
🎭 Animation & VFX Careers
- 3D Animator
- Character Rigger
- Compositing Artist
- Lighting Technician
- Effects Animator
🖌️ Creative & Design Roles
- Texture Artist
- Matte Painter
- Product Designer
🎬 Production & Technical Roles
- Roto Artist
- Matchmover
- Tracking Artist
- Render Wrangler
🎥 Studio & Supervisory Roles
- VFX Supervisor
- CG Supervisor
- VFX Producer
- Pipeline TD
Eligibility & Duration
📅 Course Duration: 3 Years (36 Months)
🎓 Eligibility: 10+2 (Any Stream)
🚀 Start Your Journey in Animation & VFX Today!
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