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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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. : Click here to read more about 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.