We are accepting the applications for the next academic
session starting from 1st Aug 2024 at AMITY UNIVERSITY
Noida Campus.
In specialization modules, students develop professional
skills in their chosen field of specialization through
lectures, practical sessions and workshops conducted by
in-house faculty, visiting faculty and industry
professionals. Students showcase their conceptual and
technical skills in their respective fields of
specialization, by teaming up with students of other
specialization and working as members of a creative
team. As per NEP ,various electives are offered by the
departments providing students an opportunity to
experiment with areas of filmmaking other than their
chosen Specializations. While each department is
responsible for running the course of their own
specialization, students also work together to impart an
integrated and multidimensional learning experience. Our
Courses undergo constant revision every semester to stay
at the forefront of the emerging styles and techniques.
This evolution has made ASFD a richer, more diverse and
vibrant place to learn.
Course
Description :
Visual Effects (VFX) is a comprehensive course that
focuses on the creation of digital imagery and effects
to enhance or manipulate live-action footage. Students
learn to use industry-standard software such as Adobe
After Effects, Nuke, and Autodesk Maya to achieve
realistic or fantastical effects that seamlessly
integrate with live-action scenes. The curriculum covers
a wide range of topics including compositing, chroma
keying, matte painting, motion tracking, particle
simulation, and digital matte creation. Through hands-on
projects and exercises, students develop the skills and
techniques necessary to create stunning visual effects
for film, television, video games, advertisements, and
other media.
Career
Options:
- VFX Artist VFX Artists are
responsible for creating a variety of visual
effects, including CGI (computer-generated imagery),
compositing, motion graphics, and simulations. They
work closely with directors, producers, and other
team members to bring creative visions to life and
enhance the overall visual impact of productions.
- Compositor Compositors specialize
in combining multiple elements, such as live-action
footage, CGI, and digital effects, into a seamless
and cohesive image. They use software like Nuke or
Adobe After Effects to integrate elements, adjust
colors, lighting, and apply visual effects to
achieve the desired look.
- Matte Painter Matte Painters create
digital paintings or images used as backgrounds or
environments in visual effects shots. They use
advanced painting techniques and digital tools to
create highly detailed and realistic landscapes,
cityscapes, or other settings that seamlessly blend
with live-action footage.
- Matchmove Artist: Matchmove
Artists track and replicate the movement of
live-action cameras and objects within 3D software.
They ensure that CGI elements are correctly aligned
and integrated with the camera movement and
perspective of the original footage, creating a
realistic illusion of depth and interaction.
- Technical Director (TD): Technical
Directors provide technical expertise and support to
VFX production teams. They develop tools, scripts,
and pipelines to optimize workflow efficiency,
troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure the
successful execution of complex visual effects
shots.
- Previsualization (Previs) Artist:
Previs Artists create rough animated sequences or
storyboards to help plan and visualize key scenes or
action sequences in film, television, or video
games. Their work serves as a blueprint for the
director and production team to plan camera angles,
pacing, and overall visual storytelling before
filming or production begins.
- VFX Supervisor : VFX Supervisors
oversee the entire visual effects process on a
production, from pre-production planning to
post-production delivery. They collaborate with
directors, producers, and VFX teams to develop
creative solutions, set technical standards, and
ensure that visual effects meet the artistic and
technical requirements of the project.
- Motion Graphics Designer: Motion
Graphics Designers create animated graphics,
typography, and visual elements for various media
such as film, television, advertising, and web
content. They combine animation principles with
graphic design concepts to produce engaging motion
visuals that communicate information, enhance
branding, or convey artistic expression.
- Prep Artist: Prep artists clean up
the backgrounds of live action-footage ready for the
effects to be layered onto it by the compositor. The
shots they work on, known as plates, either moving
or still, don't have foreground action or players
included. Prep artists use specialist VFX software
to clean plates.
The salary of a VFX Artist in India can vary based on
factors such as experience, location, company size, and
industry. Here's a general overview of the salary range
for 3D modelers in India:
Entry-level Salary Range: ₹200,000 - ₹500,000 per annum
Mid-level Salary Range: ₹500,000 - ₹1,000,000 per
annum
Senior-level Salary Range: ₹1,000,000 - ₹2,000,000+ per
annum
Qualification: Graduation in any
Discipline. Candidates appearing for the final year of
Bachelor's degree and awaiting results, can also apply
.However, such candidates, if selected, are allowed to
join the programme, only if they submit a passing
certificate/ mark sheet issued from competent authority
of their institution / university
No of Seats: 20 seats to be filled
on an interview basis for Indian students.
Selection Criteria : Selection is
done on the basis of an interview. Students who are
based in Delhi & NCR will have to come personally
for the interview in Noida Campus. For outstation
candidates, the interview will be held in online mode
via Zoom / Microsoft Team.
Course Fee: Students need to pay a fee
per semester. The fee per semester of 6 months is (Rs.
in Lacs) 0.795/- per semester
Class
Timings: Classes take place five days a
week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Results are declared within 10 days after the interview.
Selected candidates have to submit the fee within 15
days from the date of declaration of the result.
Admission Process : In order to
study at ASFD ,You need to apply online from the website
link given below, and choose the option from the drop
down menu - Film & Drama .
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Apply
The non-refundable application fee is Rs .1500/-
which can be paid online by Debit Card/Credit Card
/ UPI / Net banking.
How to Prepare for the Interview : The
intention of the interview board is to see whether the
student is really passionate about the field of study
he/she has applied for. For example ,The interview
board would like to see your interest in basic
photography/painting. Who are your favourite
cinematographer and what you like about his work.
Hostel Facilities: Amity offers
comprehensive hostel facilities for boys and girls
separately within the University Campus. Details
are from the website link given below.
https://www.amity.edu/hostel.aspx
Equipment and Infrastructure.
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Equipment and Infrastructure.
Bank Loan
Provision: Education Loans in
India
Mt Banks in the country offer attractive education loans
for students. For the benefit of prospective students at
AMITY, we have tied up with premier nationalized banks
Oriental Bank of Commerce and Allahabad Bank. Both banks
give the following advantages to students applying to
AMITY
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Placement Support :Amity has a very
strong and dedicated placement and Industry Interaction
cell at Domain and University level. Amity always
provides ample opportunities and empowers students to
decide their career path which is personally,
professionally and financially rewarding. Amity has
created Corporate Resource Centre (CRC)/ Industry
Interaction Cell (IIC) and Amity Technical Placement
Cell (ATPC) which generates opportunities through
promoting the institution, getting the right companies
for placement, creating processes to improve industry
foot-fall and provide the necessary feedback for
improvement of students.