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Course Objective :
The 2 years of Diploma in VFX program allows students to unleash their creative and technical talent to develop themselves as high-level professionals in the VFX industry. They will gain broad knowledge of the process aesthetically and technically with specialization in one subject, blending the unique attributes of animation and live action filmmaking to learn image manipulation and thus create amazing visual effects that renders credibility to our stories.
After successful completion of the program students will be well prepared to work as Visual effects artist, VFX supervisor, VFX Pre-Visualization Artist, match move artist/supervisor, compositing artist/supervisor at entry and middle level positions.
Course Description :
During the four semesters they work on range of important software’s of graphic and animation and skill sets of live action filmmaking to deliver seamless VFX and compositing, art and animation foundation, Digital color theory, matte painting, history of VFX, 3D basics, lighting and rendering, Camera tracking, Rotoscoping and painting techniques, Rig and wire Removal techniques, Fundamentals of physics, Dynamics simulation and particle FX, scripting, basic to complex compositing techniques. After studying the fundamentals in second term students have opportunity to select their specialization. The students will master the skills in one subject. They will plan and execute their own footages and effects as assignments or projects under expert guidance with state of the art resources.
This course is a mix of lectures, practical, discussions, master classes and workshops by industry professionals. The curriculum is divided in to four semesters 1) introduction level, 2) intermediate level, 3) advanced level (specialization), 4) master classes/diploma project/show reel.
Course Curriculum :
First semester: (foundation)
In this semester students will be preparing himself for VFX by studying the necessary foundation elements, which will be introduced through various modules, and also they will be explained about different specialization and career possibilities in VFX industry
Modules:
1. Live Action foundation-1:
Cinematography
Direction
Editing
Producing
Production Design
Film Appreciation
Guest Screening
Still Photography
2. Art and Animation Foundation
3. Concept of VFX:
- Introduction to image manipulation & Digital content creation.
- Introduction to Visual Effects.
4. Introduction to 3D –level-1
5. Pre-Visualization basics
Emphasis is also placed on the ability to engage in constructive discussion and offer critical analysis of different styles and techniques of VFX.
Second semester: (fundamentals of VFX)
In this semester students will be introduced to the fundamentals of VFX and advance cinematography classes through various modules. Students will be working on existing footages from film and video.
Modules:
1. Live Action Foundation level-2:
Production Design:
-Creating miniature sets
Cinematography:
- Types of cameras and Lenses
- Lighting green screen/blue screen
- HDRI and panorama
- Shooting Against green/blue Screen
- Lighting and shooting miniature set
- Guest Screening
2. Introduction to 3D level-2
3. Concept of Camera Tracking
4. Techniques of Rotoscoping and painting
5. Techniques of Rig and Wire Removal
6. Introduction to digital Matte painting
7. Fundamentals of compositing
8. Green/blue screen Shoot
In this semester student will have opportunity to go through specialization for four weeks on following topics
1. VFX and compositing
Modules:
- Mentalray Production Techniques
- Python Scripting for Compositors
- Retiming
- Motion Morphing
2. 3D VFX and compositing
Modules:
- Mentalray Production Techniques
- Basic Rigging
- Mechanical Rigging
Third semester (specialization)
In this semester student will study advance techniques of their selected specialization. Also students will be allowed to plan and shoot their own footages for their assignments.
A)VFX and Compositing
Modules:
- Stereoscopic 3D content creation
- Advance Compositing
- Special Workshops
B)3D VFX and Compositing
Modules:
- Advance Dynamics simulation and FX
- Camera Tracking/Match move
- Compositing
- Special Workshops
Fourth Semester: (master classes and Diploma project/ show reel)
This semester will start with series of master classes and practical that will be conducted on various important advanced topics by industry professionals so the students are authentically prepared for industry.
Modules:
- Master classes
- Diploma Project
- Show reel
Course Benefits:
Live action and animation both are equally important for VFX. As all techniques of creating VFX are close to animation process while the output is more for live action so to become a part of this unique industry which has great amalgamation of both sides creative as well as technical, thus the authentic knowledge of subject plays a vital role in this profession. The curriculum for 2 yr. diploma in VFX is designed to engage students in different activities in and around the subject to study and develop strong understanding about core concept of VFX.
- A basic of art and animation module gives the strength of visualizing and communicate on paper before approaching for the final product. This helps the entire team to work on same page with reference of storyboard or the plan of action to deliver desire product.
- Live action fundamental and cinematography knowledge gives better clarity and understanding about final output while working on VFX.
- The main aim of curriculum is to understand core concepts of art and techniques of VFX and not focusing only on software training. this allows students to use the technology instate of relying on.
- The combination of overall knowledge with specialization gives student a strong sensibility about VFX production pipeline and awareness about his role.
- Having knowledge of both side filmmaking and VFX gives advantage to work as bridge between film production and VFX production in early stage.
- Learning VFX in the film school with the filmmaking environment is the opportunity itself.
Eligibility:
Minimum eligibility is a 10+2/HSC Preference will be given to Graduates.
Course Fees & Security Deposit :
Duration |
Course Fees |
Service Tax |
Security Deposit |
Total |
2 Years |
9,00,000 |
92,700 |
1,00,000 |
10,92,700 |
Payment Installment Pattern:
Course
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Acceptance |
Term 1* |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Term 4 |
Total |
Diploma in Visual Effects - VFX |
25,000 |
1,75,000 |
2,00,000 |
2,00,000 |
2,00,000 |
2,00,000 |
10,00,000 |
** Semester 1 fees include security deposit, wherever applicable. Also, Service Tax as applicable (currently 10.3%) would be additional and is not reflected in the above-mentioned amounts. Service Tax would be levied only on the Tuition fees, not on the security deposit.
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The Semester 1 instalment includes security deposit, wherever applicable. This is non-interest bearing and refundable on course completion or withdrawal, subject to deductions.
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All amounts are listed in Indian Rupees. The same amounts are payable by both Indian and International students. Non-Indian nationals who cannot make payment in Indian Rupees may make alternate arrangements with the Whistling Woods accounts department.
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All payments made by Indian nationals must be accompanied by the Permanent Account Number (PAN) of the payee, without which fees will not be accepted.
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The ‘Registration’ payment is payable within two days after acceptance into a Whistling Woods International course. If a student is accepted within several days prior to course commencement, this is payable on registration day.
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The ‘Registration’ payment is non-refundable.
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The ‘Acceptance’ payment is payable within two weeks of being accepted into a Whistling Woods International course. If a student is accepted within two weeks prior to course commencement, this is payable on registration day.
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The ‘Acceptance’ payment is non-refundable, although it can be carried forward to the next intake for a maximum of 2 intakes, subject to management approval.
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Term 1 fees are payable on Registration day, which may be a few days prior to the day of course commencement.
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All other instalments are payable on or before the first day of each Term, except for the final term.
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All payments listed under the final term of each course have to be paid 1 month before commencement of the final semester OR before completion of the term preceeding the last, whichever is earlier. E.g. For the Diploma Course in Direction, the amount of Rs 300,000/- listed as Term 4 payment has to be paid by the student before completion of Term 3 or 1 month before commencement of Term4, whichever is earlier.
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Transfer of fees across / between courses is subject to management approval, on a case-by-case basis, and per conditions as under:
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If a student changes specialisation mid-course from a course with a lower fee to a course with a higher fee, the fee difference, on a retrospective basis (for the semesters already completed), is to be paid by the student before commencement of the next term.
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If a student changes specialisation mid-course from a course with a higher fee to a course with a lower fee, no refunds will be made retrospectively for fee differences, if any in the Terms already completed, and, irrespective of such differences, fees payable for future terms have to be paid as per the fee policy.
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Once a term has commenced, all fees paid / payable before that term are non-refundable. Any fees paid in advance for future terms will be refunded, along with the security deposit paid, subject to deductions, should a student leave his/her course mid-term.
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If a student wishes to withdraw from the course between 2 semesters, he has to convey the same in writing to the Dean and the Manager – Administration atleast 2 weeks prior to term commencement. After such date, entire fees payable for that semester will be applicable.
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For 2-year & 2&1/2-year courses, students electing to pay the total tuition fees before Term 1, will receive a waiver of Rs. 25,000/-.
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Any scholarship extended to a student will be used to reduce the fees payable for the final Term of his/her course.
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Following payment lapses will attract a penalty of Rs. 5,000/-:
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Delay in Fee Payment - a delay of even 1 day will attract this penalty per month.
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In case of each act of cheque bouncing / dishonour of cheque.
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All delays due to non-acceptance of fees on account of PAN unavailability.
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We have Institute provided health insurance at a fee of Rs. 2,800/- per annum. You may opt out of insurance program should you be able to provide documentation of outside insurance coverage.
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The on-campus cafeteria managers will charge an advance to every student a sum of Rs.5,000/- (Five thousand only) per annum for meals in the campus Cafeteria. This amount, payable in advance, will allow each student food credit points, which can be availed at the cafeteria for meals. |
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During orientation week each specialization will provide a book/supply list of items that will need to be purchased. Students opting for the Producing specialisation would need to acquire an Apple (Macintosh) laptop and EP Budgeting & Scheduling software. While the laptop prices are not standard, the cost of EP Budgeting & Scheduling is discounted & subsidised for WWI students and is fixed at US$ 198/-. |
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Occasionally there maybe additional required classes added to the standard curriculum, these will be mandatory and may be outside of the regular fee structure. We will intimate you of the same, giving adequate notice. |
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Adjustment of students’ dues / outstandings against advances / deposits may be considered by management at its discretion on a case-to-case basis. |
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Excessively delayed fee payments may be cause for cancellation of admission. |
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As per the Service Tax regulations [Section 65 (26), 65 (27) read with Section 65 (105)(zze)], it is mandatory for all Commercial Training or Coaching Centres to levy Service Tax on the tuition fees charged to students. As some of you may be aware, Whistling Woods International, since its inception in 2006, has not being levying Service Tax on tuition fees, as we are neither a Commercial Training Centre nor a Coaching Centre. However, as per recent clarifications received by us, the Service Tax clause as mentioned above has been amended to include all institutes, which are outside the purview of the UGC & the AICTE. Since Film education does fall outside such purview, we are compelled, much to our regret, to levy a 10.3% Service Tax on all tuition fees charged to students. |
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Fee Policies as above are subject to change at Management’s discretion. Appropriate notification after change of the same will be given to all students. |
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