B.Sc. Animation and VFX Degree Course at AAFT University Raipur

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AAFT has been providing education in media, arts,and management for the past 30 years.

ABOUT THE B.Sc. (3D Animation and VFX)

One of the major highlights is the integration of Unreal Engine and real-time virtual production, preparing students for the future of filmmaking and live digital environments. Students learn a complete VFX pipeline, including match moving, green-screen compositing, simulation FX, and cinematic rendering. Each semester includes lab-based subjects that help students build a portfolio with 15+ production-quality outcomes before graduation. The program promotes interdisciplinary collaborations, allowing students to work alongside film direction, cinematography, and game design departments to simulate real production environments.

3D Animation and VFX Production Workflows
Concept development, visual storytelling and pre-visualization
Modelling, texturing and look development
Lighting, rendering and post-production pipelines
Motion graphics, CGI integration
Portfolio development, showreel creation and industry readiness

The pedagogy is built across six learning pillars:

Teamwork
Project Management
Creative decision-making
General Awareness
Problem-Solving Skills
Practical, project-based learning

Duration:

3 years B.Sc. (3D Animation and VFX)
4 years B.Sc. (3D Animation and VFX with Honors) (Optional)

Credits:

108 Credits B.Sc. (3D Animation and VFX)
148 Credits B.Sc. (3D Animation and VFX with Honors)

Start Date: August 2026

Learning Outcomes

Students develop a balanced mix of artistic, technical, and professional skills for animation and VFX careers.
The program builds strong foundations in visual design, composition, color theory and storytelling
Learners gain an understanding of character development and cinematography principles
Students receive hands-on training in 3D Modeling, texturing, rigging and animation
The curriculum covers lighting, rendering, digital sculpting, and motion graphics techniques.
Advanced training includes simulation FX, rotoscopy, matchmoving and green-screen compositing
Students learn Unreal Engine workflows and real-time rendering for modern production environments
Learners gain proficiency in industry-standard animation and VFX software tools

Assessments

Each course is assessed through a balanced combination of Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) and End Semester Examination (ESE). CIA (30%) includes classroom participation, assignments, practical exercises, quizzes, and short-term projects that evaluate conceptual understanding and progress throughout the semester.

ESE (70%) focuses on practical demonstrations, project submissions, viva-voce, and written or digital evaluations designed to test applied skills, creativity, and software proficiency. The assessment pattern prioritizes portfolio development over evaluation, encouraging students to showcase their learning through creative outputs such as short films, animation clips, and compositing work. Rubric-based evaluations are used for transparency and uniformity in grading.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

Strong alignment with real-world industry requirements and current production practices.
Integration of cutting-edge technologies, including Unreal Engine
In-depth exposure to the complete VFX production pipeline
Semester-wise lab-based projects focused on hands-on learning and practical skill development
Creation of 15+ production quality portfolio projects before graduation
Project based learning approach that encourages innovation, teamwork and problem-solving
Direct exposure to studio hiring processes and industry interactions

Student Projects

Students at AAFT get ample opportunities to apply multimedia techniques like 3D animation and VFX and develop their own games or apps throughout their coursework. Whether you are pursuing a bachelor of game development or a BSc multimedia or master’s degree in 3D animation, you will get to work on live projects and create a strong portfolio that can be exhibited to different potential employers.

Character Design

Sketching

Digital Painting

Matte Painting

Create Animation

Post-production

Project's
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SYLLABUS

Throughout the course, the students are provided with following projects

Semester I

Design & Construction (4 Credits)

Vector Illustration (4 Credits)

Digital Image Editing (4 Credits)

Communicative English (2 Credits)

Semester II

Pre-production (4 Credits)

2D Animation (4 Credits)

Audio Video Editing (4 Credits)

Academic Writing (2 Credits)

Semester III

3D Modelling and Texturing in 3Ds Max (4 Credits)

Lighting & Rendering in 3Ds Max (4 Credits)

Rigging and Animation in 3Ds Max (4 Credits)

Simulation and Effects in 3Ds Max (4 Credits)

Print and Publishing (4 Credits)

Editing in FCP (4 Credits)

Professional Communication - 2

Semester IV

Inorganic and organic modelling & texturing in Maya (4 Credits)

Lighting and rendering in Maya (4 Credits)

Rigging and animation in Maya (4 Credits)

Dynamics and Simulation in Maya (4 Credits)

Acting for Animation (4 Credits)

Motion Graphics

Soft Skills Training - 2

Semester V

Advance VFX (Houdini) (4 Credits)

Node Based Compositing, Rotoscopy and Set Extension (4 Credits)

Compositing - Nuke (4 Credits)

V-Ray in 3Ds Max (4 Credits)

Matte Painting (4 Credits)

Compositing in PF Track (4 Credits)

Semester VI

Toom boom animation (4 Credits)

Advance Compositing (nuke)

CAT and Character Studio in 3Ds Max

Rotoscope in After Effects (4 Credits)

Motion Builder & Human IK in Maya

Animatics and Storyboard

3D Asset Design (Blender) (4 Credits)

Game Principle

Chroma Shoot and FX

Internship (4 Credits)

Semester I

Design & Construction (4 Credits)

Vector Illustration (4 Credits)

Digital Image Editing (4 Credits)

Communicative English (2 Credits)

Semester II

Pre-production (4 Credits)

2D Animation (4 Credits)

Audio Video Editing (4 Credits)

Academic Writing (2 Credits)

Semester III

3D Modelling and Texturing in 3Ds Max (4 Credits)

Lighting & Rendering in 3Ds Max (4 Credits)

Rigging and Animation in 3Ds Max (4 Credits)

Simulation and Effects in 3Ds Max (4 Credits)

Print and Publishing (4 Credits)

Editing in FCP (4 Credits)

Professional Communication - 2

Semester IV

Inorganic and organic modelling & texturing in Maya (4 Credits)

Lighting and rendering in Maya (4 Credits)

Rigging and animation in Maya (4 Credits)

Dynamics and Simulation in Maya (4 Credits)

Acting for Animation (4 Credits)

Motion Graphics

Soft Skills Training - 2

Semester V

Advance VFX (Houdini) (4 Credits)

Node Based Compositing, Rotoscopy and Set Extension (4 Credits)

Compositing - Nuke (4 Credits)

V-Ray in 3Ds Max (4 Credits)

Matte Painting (4 Credits)

Compositing in PF Track (4 Credits)

Semester VI

Toom boom animation (4 Credits)

Advance Compositing (nuke)

CAT and Character Studio in 3Ds Max

Rotoscope in After Effects (4 Credits)

Motion Builder & Human IK in Maya

Animatics and Storyboard

3D Asset Design (Blender) (4 Credits)

Game Principle

Chroma Shoot and FX

Internship (4 Credits)

Semester VII (Honors)

Editing & Colour Correction (4 Credits)

Advanced 3D Sculpting in Blender and ZBrush (4 Credits)

Live Scene Setup (Unreal Engine) (4 Credits)

2D Game Design (4 Credits)

Character & Asset Design 3D

FX in Davinci Resolve

Research Methodology

Visual Design for VFX Film

Art Direction (4 Credits)

Semester VIII (Honors)

Media Ethics (4 Credits)

Quantitative Techniques and Computer Application in Research (4 Credits)

Advanced Texturing (Quixel Studio) (4 Credits)

Visual Design Unreal Engine (4 Credits)

2D Visual Design Pipeline (4 Credits)

Semester VIII (Honors with Research)

Media Research (4 Credits)

Quantitative Techniques & Computer Application in Research (4 Credits)

Dissertation (12 Credits)

JOB ROLES/ CAREER PROSPECTS

The course will prepare you for a wide variety of roles in Design field such as

Software Proficiency

The B.Sc. (3D Animation and VFX) program integrates industry-standard software, advanced production tools, and simulation-based learning to build strong, job-ready technical expertise.

Editing & Design Tools

Autodesk Maya
3Ds Max
Blender
ZBrush
Houdini
Unreal Engine
Nuke
After Effects
Photoshop
Illustrator
Premiere Pro

Institutional Partner:

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PLACEMENT TIE-UPS

GET TRAINED BY THE WORLD-CLASS FACULTY

Our state-of-the-art infrastructure boasts industry-relevant advanced studios, labs, high-end equipment, the latest I-Macs and windows systems with relevant software, etc., to ensure that students get a first-hand understanding of industry concepts and work.