Post Graduate Diploma in VIsual Effects VFX

This course is designed for students who have completed degree and wants to get in to the VFX industry. Any basic knowledge of animation/image processing or related subjects will be good, but the course covers the fundamentals of art and creativity, and other technical aspects of the animation. 2 years of rich exposure to the subjects with theory and practicals will make them job ready upon course completion.

Subject Coverage

  • Drawing
  • Story Board
  • VFX Workflow
  • Stop Motion Animation For VFX
  • Image Editing
  • Color Theory
  • Matte Painting
  • Maya Set medeling and Animation
  • Texture
  • Lighting & Rendering
  • Photo-Realism Techniques
  • Visual Effects Shoot Planning
  • Layer & Node Based Compositing
  • Dynamics With Real Flow
  • Match Moving
  • Live Project Participation
  • Avid Editing
  • Final Project

Job Opportunities

  • DQ Entertainment
  • Digital Magic
  • Crest Communication
  • Reliance Media works
  • Toonz Animation
  • Image Ventures
  • Rhythm & Hues
  • Technicolor
  • Wipro
  • Walt Disney
  • Dream Works

Career Options

  • Character Modeler
  • Set Modeler
  • Cartoon Animator
  • Game Artist
  • Texture Artist
  • Lighting Artist
  • Render Wrangler
  • Dynamics Specialist
  • PreViz Artist
  • Animation Producer
  • Animation Director

Quick Info

  • Individual PC for all and more tools available during the courses
  • VFX is used almost 100% of the movies
  • State Of The Art Labs
  • South Indian movies apply more VFX than Bollywood
  • Animation projects employ good amount of VFX

Alumni Testimonial

VFX Lead Compositor, White Lotus

Vignesh
VFX Lead Compositor,
White Lotus

“I came from garment industry to Davinci Media College. It helped me to transform in to a VFX artist, due to the real project experience I got. With in 3 years, I have reached to the lead position in my company, and enjoying”

  • DURATION | 12 Months
  • ELIGIBILITY | Any Degree
  • MODE | Full Time

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 Course Highlights 

  • 🎬 Designed for the Cinema Visual Effects Industry – Master VFX, AI-driven effects, Virtual Production, and Advertising techniques.
  • 💼 Exciting Job Opportunities – Secure careers in Cinema VFX, Virtual Production, Advertisements, AI-integrated VFX, and more.
  • 🎓 Diploma awarded by Davinci Media College
  • 🚀 Be JOB READY on CompletionHands-on, project-driven learning ensures industry readiness.
  • 💡 Practical, Project-Based LearningLearn by doing! Gain experience through real-world projects and industry simulations.
  • 🏢 Integrated Inside a VFX Studio – Train in a real production environment, not just a classroom.
  • 💻 Well-Equipped VFX Lab – We provide DSLR cameras, Video Cameras, High Speed Internet with Wifi Campus
  • 🎥 Exclusive FacilitiesThe only college with a Motion Capture 
  • 👨‍🏫 Industry-Experienced Faculty – Learn from professionals in a fun, interactive, and practical way.
  • 🏆 Placement Assistance in Top Studios – Connected with leading Visual Effects Projects
  • 🤝 Strong Studio Network for Job Placement – Direct connections with top AI, Virtual Production, and VFX studios.

🎞 VFX Workflow & Compositing

  • Image Editing
  • Matte Painting Basics
  • Maya Modelling
  • Animation
  •  Multipass Rendering & Photorealism
  • Layer & Node-Based Compositing
  • Motion Graphics
  • VFX Compositing
  • Camera Tracking
  • Rotoscoping & Cleanup
  •  Environments & FX
  •  Match Moving
  •  Advanced Node-Based Compositing Workflow
  • Final Project
 Highlights 
  • Hands-on Experience: Work on real-world projects produced by Digital Magic.
  • Performance-Based Selection: Students are chosen based on their skills and dedication.
  • Career Counseling: Tailored guidance to align with student aspirations and strengths.
  • State-of-the-Art Studio: Fully equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure.
  • Exclusive Motion Capture Studio: Industry-standard MoCap technology for advanced training.
  • Expert Mentorship: Led by experienced project leaders and industry professionals.
  • Comfortable Accommodation: Hostel facilities for outstation students.
  • Recreational Facilities: Playground and relaxation zones for a balanced student life.
  • On-Campus Dining: Hygienic and diverse canteen services available.
  • Industry-Recognized Certification: Receive an Experience Certificate for professional credibility.
  • Performance-Based Stipends: Top-performing students receive stipends.
  • Global Exposure: Collaborate with International Project Partners.

Here’s an expanded list of job roles for Visual Effects graduates, including both technical and creative career paths:

Job Role Brief Job Description
Storyboard Artist Creates visual sequences and shot compositions for films and animations.
Concept Artist Designs characters, environments, and props for VFX and animation projects.
Matte Painting Artist Creates digital backgrounds, set extensions, and landscapes for movies.
FX Artist Specializes in creating visual effects like explosions, fire, water, and smoke.
VFX Artist Works on integrating digital elements with live-action footage seamlessly.
Compositor Combines multiple visual elements (CGI, effects, live-action) into a final scene.
Roto Artist Creates masks and cutouts for elements to be composited into VFX shots.
Prep Artist Cleans up shots, removes wires, rigs, and unwanted elements from footage.
Matchmove Artist Tracks live-action footage and aligns it with CG elements for perfect integration.
Virtual Production Artist Works with LED walls, real-time rendering, and camera tracking for live VFX.
Unreal Engine Artist (VFX & Film) Uses Unreal Engine for creating real-time visual effects and virtual sets.
LED Wall Technician Operates and calibrates LED screens used in virtual production.
Virtual Camera Operator Handles virtual cinematography tools for real-time digital filming.
Virtual Cinematographer Plans and executes camera movements in virtual production environments.
Digital Human & AI Animation Specialist Specializes in AI-driven character animation, facial tracking, and motion capture.
Set Modeler Designs and builds 3D environments and props for VFX integration.
Texture Artist Adds textures and details to 3D models for realism in VFX.
Lighting Artist Creates realistic lighting setups in CGI and virtual environments.
VFX Supervisor Oversees the entire VFX production, ensuring seamless integration and quality.
Virtual Production Supervisor Manages virtual production pipelines and real-time VFX workflows.
Virtual Production Producer Oversees budgets, schedules, and execution of virtual production projects.
VFX Producer Coordinates the entire VFX team, ensuring timely and high-quality deliveries.
Studio Name Specialization
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) Pioneering VFX for Star Wars, Marvel, and sci-fi action films.
DNEG (Double Negative) Advanced visual effects for blockbuster films and streaming series.
Phantom Fx Advanced Visual Effects for Indian and International movie projects
Red Chillies VFX Bollywood’s leading VFX studio for big-budget Indian films.
Prime Focus Large-scale VFX and 3D conversion for Hollywood and Bollywood.
NY VFXWAALA Indian VFX studio handling action and fantasy films.
Anibrain VFX for international TV series and feature films.
BOT VFX Rotoscoping, compositing, and prep work for major studios.
Makuta VFX Known for high-end CGI in South Indian and Bollywood films.
Firefly Creative Studio Specializes in motion graphics, branding, and visual storytelling.
5Elements Entertainment Animation, VFX, and interactive digital content production.
Prism & Pixels Digital compositing and CGI effects for global projects.
Prasad EFX Established Indian post-production and VFX studio.
Method Studios High-end VFX, animation, and CGI for international productions.
Scanline VFX Fluid simulations, disaster effects, and hyper-realistic VFX.
BUF Compagnie Advanced digital effects for European and Hollywood cinema.
Ghost VFX TV series and Hollywood movie VFX production.
Rodeo FX High-quality visual effects for films and premium TV shows.
Hybride VFX High-quality VFX work for major Hollywood studios.
Tippett Studio Creature animation and effects-heavy film production.
ReDefine Provides premium VFX and animation services across global markets.
  • DIPLOMA | Visual Effects
  • Awarding Body: | Davinci Media College - Chennai & Bangalore
  • ELIGIBILITY | 12th / PUC / NIOS pass / Equivalent Board
  • Entry Test | Drawing

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 Student Testimonial 

Post Graduate Diploma in Animation

P.G Diploma in Animation, This course is designed for students who have completed degree and wants to get in to the animation industry. Any basic knowledge of animation or related subjects will be good, but the course covers the fundamentals of art and creativity, and other technical aspects of the animation. 2 years of rich exposure to the subjects with theory and practicals will make them job ready upon course completion.

Subject Coverage

  • History of Animation and VFX
  • Artistic Skill Development
  • Pixilation
  • Drawing-BG and Character Design
  • Manual Painting
  • Digital Painting
  • Clay Modeling
  • Stop Motion
  • Still Photography
  • Videography
  • Story-Scripting

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  • SFX Makeup
  • Film Making
  • Storyboarding
  • Set and Character Modeling
  • Shading and Texturing
  • Lighting and Rendering
  • Rigging
  • Animation Principles
  • Body Mechanics
  • Facial Animation
  • Advanced Concepts in Animation
  • Styling in Animation with Study of Various Styles in Animation
  • Various Forms of Animation, Screen Writing for Animation
  • Production Cycle
  • Sound for Animation
  • Multipass Render
  • Combining Live Footage with Animation
  • Compositing
  • Editing Basics[/expand]

Job Opportunities

  • DQ Entertainment
  • Digital Magic
  • Crest Communication
  • Reliance Media works
  • Toonz Animation
  • Image Ventures
  • Rhythm & Hues
  • Technicolor
  • Wipro
  • Walt Disney
  • Dream Works

Career Options

  • Animators
  • Modelers
  • Texture Artist
  • Lighting Artist
  • Riggers
  • Pre-Viz Artists
  • Visual Effects Animators
  • Dynamic Artist
  • MEL Programmers
  • Freelance Technicians

Quick Info

  • Individual PC for all and more tools available during the courses
  • Animation is essential for modern day VFX
  • State Of The Art Labs
  • Virtual Reality & Augmented reality are based on 3D Animation platforms
  • Animated movies are as big as top hero movies

Alumni Testimonial

Manoj
Animator

“My friends who completed their engineering are still struggling to get a good job, I am already having a good position in the industry as Animator, I am able to handle projects independently, thanks to the rigorous training that I got at Davinci Media College”

  • DURATION | 12 Months
  • ELIGIBILITY | Any Degree
  • MODE | Full Time

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