Best 3D animation courses in India for 10th pass students

Are you a class-X pass student and looking for the easiest short term computer courses to pursue? Here are some of the best 3D animation courses for Indian students with its program details, eligibility criteria, selection rules, duration and career scopes. To study these courses, you will have to spend lesser money to yield maximum benefits in your career making. 

With the growing competition of Degree holders and employment in a large country like India, it is quite obvious to see many meritorious students from poor families who are left behind from pursuing further studies after class 10^th and get a job to earn their livelihood. They don’t get the attention of the Government but seek for a simple and easy earning source. The world might laugh at them but I, being an Indian, understand the peril of my country better than others because it is easier to laugh than come forward to help. This article is dedicated to those needy students who have not completed their studies after class-X yet due to financial scarcities. I hope they will use the information to march further.

Below are some of the modern day 3D animations courses in India in which you have to invest lesser money, master it in lesser time and earn a Degree with certificate from reputed institutes like Reliance AIMS. Then you can get a job in topmost Graphic and animation designing companies in India as well as all over the world with a good pay scale. You can also set up your own business independently.

Certificate Programs in 3D Animation:

1. Advanced Diploma in Animation Film Making (ADAFM)

This is a 3D Animation course with 3 terms/semesters and duration of 18 months. Each term/semester comprises of 5 distinguished animation topics/subjects to be taught. Within these 15 subjects, you learn about Pre-production, Filmmaking Foundation, Adobe Photoshop, Maya Foundation, Maya Advanced, Adobe After effects, Eyeon fusion (Orientation), Nuke, Adobe Premiere, FCP.

The basic eligibility is - you must have passed class 10^th with fundamental knowledge of operating a computer. If you complete this course, you can get job as Content Developer, Line Producer, Script writer, 3D Modeler,   Rigging Artist, Key frame Animator, 3D VFX Artist, Independent Film maker, Lighting Artist, Texture Artist, Rendering Artist, 3D Compositor,  CG Supervisor, Animation Director, Production Coordinator, Animation Film Producer or Director.

2.Advanced Diploma in Visual Effects Film Making (ADVFM)

This is also a 3D Animation course with 3 terms/semesters and period of 18 months. Each term/semester has 5 different subjects to be studied. The principal eligibility for getting admitted into this course is 10^th pass + any multimedia course + adequate knowledge about using the Adobe Photoshop software. The total 15 topics of this course teach you the following subjects - Introduction to FCP, Visual storytelling, Eyeon Fusion Orientation, Filmmaking foundation, Fundamentals of Film and Special Effects, Fundamentals of Photography and Cinematography, Maya Foundation, Advanced Lighting, Particle, Dynamics, Fluids,  Compositing, Matte Pulling & Keying, 2D & 3D Tracking, Roto and Paint. Adobe Photoshop, Maya, Adobe After Effects,  Art of  VFX, Nuke foundation, Digital Art, Nuke Advanced, Real Flow, PF Track and Adobe Premier.

The ADVFM degree holders can make their career as a Content Developer, Script writer, 3D Modeler, Lighting Artist, Compositor, Roto Artist, Match moving artist, Paint Artist, Editor, Audio Video Specialist, , Comp supervisor, VFX Supervisor, Post Production Specialist, Production Coordinator, Line Producer, Film Director or Producer, Independent Film maker etc.

3.Certification in Compositing (CCOM)

This is perhaps the best 3D animation course in terms of shortest period and term, least expenditure and maximum benefits. You study only 5 various subjects within 6 months and appear only the one off semester to complete the Degree. The main eligibility is class-X pass + any multimedia course + using of Adobe Photoshop. From my point of view, students from the poor families should opt for this course because it is well affordable for them from every side.

5 topics include the study of oriented editing, advanced composting, Fundamentals of film and special effects, Fundamentals of Photography and cinematography, Matte Pulling & Keying, 2D & 3D Tracking, Roto and Paint, Adobe Photoshop, Eyeon Fusion (Orientation), Adobe After Effects, Nuke foundation, Nuke Advanced, PF Track, Adobe Premiere.

All CCOM degree holders get scopes to make career as a Compositor, Roto Artist, Match Moving Artist, Paint Artist, Editor and Comp supervisor.

4.Diploma in 2D Animation Film Making (D2DFM)

This is a 3D Animation course of 2 terms/semesters and period of 12 months. Each term has 5 subjects to study. Eligibility qualification is 10^th pass + art skills + Diploma in Fine Arts/BFA. In this program, you study intensively about Pre-production, Filmmaking Foundation, Adobe Photoshop, 2D Traditional, in between & Clean-up, Flash / Harmony, Adobe After Effects, Nuke (Orientation), Adobe Premiere, FCP. For getting selected and admitted into this course, you have to face an interview and a written or drawing test.

D2DFM can make successful career as a 2D film maker, Content Developer, Storyboard Artist, Character designer, Background Artist, Color key artist, Layout Artist, 2D Animator, Traditional Key frame Animator, Clean-up Artist, Ink and paint artist, Matte painter, Flash animator, 2D Compositor, Production supervisor, Production coordinator, Art director, Animation director or Line producer.

5.Diploma in 3D Animation (D3DA)

This is also a 3D animation course having 2 semesters/terms with duration of 1 year. Each semester covers five distinguished topics. You study extensively about the Adobe Photoshop and Maya softwares. To be eligible for this course, you must be a 10^th pass student + fundamental knowledge about multimedia + common art skills.

All successful D3DA degree holders can make career as a Texture Artist, Rigging Artist, Key frame Animator, Line Producer, 3D VFX Artist, Lighting Artist, 3D Modeler, Rendering Artist, Production Coordinator etc.

[Note:- Some Institutes/colleges conduct entrance tests for the selection of students to be admitted into the above five courses. So, prepare yourself accordingly for the purpose. No need to worry. Only some basic tests on computer/art skills/multi media/Adobe Photoshop etc. may be performed.]

Other courses similar to the above are graphic designing or web designing etc. But if you are looking for more specialization programs or useful short term courses after class 10^th, then here are some of them:

1. CMS (Certification in Modeling Specialization), Tenure - 4 months

 2. CAS (Certification in Animation Specialization), Tenure - 4 months

 3. CES (Certification in Effects Specialization), Tenure – 4 months

 4. CPEP (Certification in Pre-production), Tenure – 6 months

 5.  CED (Certification in Editing), Tenure – 6 months

 6.  CD2D (Certification in Digital 2D Animation Film Making), Tenure – 4 months

Conclusion

You can apply online/offline for admission through the official website of your desired college/institution to study the above courses. Then you will be invited for any entrance test if applicable. If selected, you will be mailed an intimation letter confirming your placement of study.

If you want to know about University level Graduation Degree programs in 3D Animation, you can also look for our upcoming posts in this blog. We will serve with as correct and accurate information as possible.