Basic Course in 3D Character Animation from 09 to 21 December 2024

Evening Online Course: Basic Course in 3D Character Animation from 09-21 December 2024

Film & Television Institute of India (FTII) under its Centre for Open Learning (CFOL) initiative, announces Evening Online Course: “Basic Course in 3D Character Animation”, from 09-21 December 2024 at FTII, Pune.

Following are the details in this regard;

1. Name of the Course: Basic Course in 3D Character Animation (Online)
2. Dates: 09-21 December 2024 (15 December will be a Holiday) 
3. Timings: 7 pm to 9 pm (Indian Standard Time – IST), 02 hours per day
4. Maximum no. of participants: 30 (Course will be conducted only if minimum strength of 24 is reached)
5. Selection Criteria: On First – Come – First – Served Basis.
6. Age: 18 years & above as on 01^st December 2024 (participants born on or before 30^th November 2006)
7. Educational Qualification: HSC (12^th pass). In exceptional cases, 10^th pass may be considered
8. Online Platform: Google Classroom & Google Meet platform
9. Medium of Instructions: English and Hindi.
10. Per Participant Course fee:

1. For Indian Nationals: Rs 5900/-
2. For Foreigners including NRI, OCI etc. and also those who are presently staying outside India: Rs 17,700/-

Course fee of selected participants will be non-refundable, non-transferrable, non-adjustable, etc. under any circumstances. Course fee of all the non – selected participants will be returned within 21 days of the course commencement.

11. Mode of payment: Online through SBI Collect
12. Due date & time: 18th November 2024, 6 pm IST. Application submitted after due date & time will not be considered.
13. Selection Criteria: On First – Come – First – Served Basis. List of selected participants will be published on our website and selection emails will also be sent to all the selected participants.
14. Online platform: FTII will be using “Google Classroom” and participants are requested to get familiarized with the same. Steps to join online class including login id & password will be shared with each selected participant in the selection email.
15. Computer literacy: It is the participant’s responsibility to be technologically capable to take an online course. Participants must be computer literate.

16. MANDATORY REQUIREMENT:

Since the course is online, participants must have following facilities;

 (i) A good quality Smartphone or DSLR camera which can capture photographs.

(ii) A Desktop / Laptop having minimum 4 GB RAM, 1.6 GHz or better processor (Intel i3 or i5 or better).  (Windows / MAC)

(iii) Operating system: a) Windows 7 or 8 or 10. b) MAC OS Sierra or later

(iv) Audio – Video software: Latest versions of VLC player, Windows Media Player or Quick Time Player.

(v) Compatible good quality headphones/ earphones with mic

(vi) Compatible HD webcam

(vii) Internet pack of minimum 3 GB per day exclusively for this course. It is recommended to have fixed wired Internet connection with minimum speed of 10 Mbps or more.

(viii) Web browser: Latest version of Google Chrome (Preferred), Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari.

Use of Mobile Phone (in place of Laptop or Desktop Computer) to attend the classes is strictly prohibited. Such participants will not be allowed to join the classes.

17. Course Director:

 Amar Rathod

 Amar Rathod is a Dynamic and results-oriented professional with over two decades of experience in animation production and education. He is proficient in animation project management, technical training, and education within the AVGC industry. He is an Autodesk Certified Professional for Maya, with a portfolio that includes renowned CGI and VFX projects across ad films, TV series, and short films. He has a proven track record of mentoring students who have excelled in international studios and supervising award-winning animation projects.

18. How to apply:

1. Click open the link - https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htmOR visit www.onlinesbi.com and further click on “SB Collect” which is at the top left, vertically 06^th from left to right.

2. In the Search box, search/Find FTII Fees Account and click submit.

3. In the payment category select “B1 Basic Course in 3D Character Animation Online”.

4. Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.

5. Make necessary payment of Rs 5,900/- OR Rs 17,700/- as the case may be.

6. Once payment is done, please note "SBcollect Reference Number" (mentioned in payment confirmation receipt). This may be required for future reference. 

7. If possible, digitally store the receipt of payment. This can be carried out in one of the following ways;

(i) by taking printout of receipt of payment, scan & save it

(ii) by taking screenshot of payment (if using mobile) or printscreen (if using computer)

(iii) by simply taking a photograph from mobile

(iv) check your bank account to confirm whether money (course fee) has been deducted or not

(v) After a day or two, once again check to see whether money (course fee) has been refunded.

(vi) In case of refund, it is a transaction failure and if so, once again apply for the course afresh.

8. No document/ certificate related to educational qualification, age etc. is to be attached.Participants’ self – declaration in the application form is sufficient.

9. Terms & conditions: By agreeing to the terms & conditions in the application form, participants are confirming that they have read & understood the website advt. They are eligible to apply and fulfil all the requirements as stated in the advt. Further, participants agree that decision of FTII Director regarding admission to the course and its conduction will be final.

Further to add in this, it is expected of the participants that during the class they must mute their mics but keep their cameras on unless otherwise instructed. Keeping camera off throughout the class or not heeding to instructions to switch on the camera will be seen as an act of indiscipline and will lead to expulsion from the Course and forfeiture of the Course fee. Decision of FTII Director regarding conducting the course in all respects will be final.

19. Communication with participants: All communications with the participants will be carried out through email only. List of shortlisted participants may be published on FTII website and selection email will be sent to the selected participants on their registered email id.
20. Certificates: All participants would be given participation e-certificates on successful completion of the course. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory.
21. Queries: For any queries please contact;

Mr. Milindkumar Joshi, Assistant Outreach Officer, FTII, on info.cfol@ftii.ac.in OR ftiioutreach@gmail.com OR call on 020 – 2558 0085

Course Contents

Introduction to 3D animation

Understanding animation workflow: timeline, key-frames, and Graph Editor

Fundamentals of key-frame animation

Introduction to core animation principles (Squash, Stretch, Timing, Spacing, Arcs)

Animating objects with realistic timing and weight variations

Introduction to character rigs and rigging basics

Key-framing and animating a walk cycle