Basic Course in 3D Character Animation on FTII Pune campus (28 April - 02 May 2025)
Basic Course in 3D Character Animation on FTII Pune campus from 28th April to 02nd May 2025
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune under its ‘Centre For Open Learning (CFOL)’ initiative announces course in “Basic Course in 3D Character Animation” from 28th April to 02nd May 2025 at Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.
Following are the details in this regard:
- Name of the Course: Basic Course in 3D Character Animation
- Dates: 28th April to 02nd May 2025 (Monday to Friday)
- Timings: 10 am to 5.30 pm with lunch break from 1.30 to 2 pm
- No. of participants: 10. (Course will be conducted only if min. strength of 08 is reached)
- Age: Participants must be 18 years or above in age as on 01st April 2025.
- Educational Qualification: HSC (12th std.) pass. In exceptional cases 10th std. pass may be considered
- Nationality: Indian
- Venue: Animation Department, FTII Main Campus, Law College Road, Pune – 411004
- Per participant fee: Rs 9,000/-
Fee is excluding breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea/ coffee, snacks etc. Fee of selected participants will be non-refundable, non-transferrable, non-adjustable, etc. under any circumstances. Fee of all the non – selected participants will be refunded within 21 working days of the course commencement. Also, due to any other reason, if the course is cancelled by FTII, full fee will be refunded.
(10) Last date to apply: 03rd April 2025 by 6 pm
(11) Medium of Instructions: English and Hindi.
(12) Selection Criteria: First – Come – First – Served basis. Selected candidates would be communicated by email. List of the selected participants will be published on FTII website.
(13) Certificates: All participants would be given participation certificate on successful completion of course. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory.
(14) Queries: For any queries contact Mr. Milind Joshi, Assistant Outreach Officer – 020 – 25580085, info.cfol@ftii.ac.in
(15) Communication with participants: All communications with the participants will be carried out through email only. List of shortlisted participants will be published on FTII website and selection email will be sent to the selected participants on their registered email.
(16) How to apply:
a. Click open the link – https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm OR visit www.onlinesbi.sbi and further click on “SB Collect” which is at the top left, vertically 06th from left to right. In the Search box, search/ Find FTII Fees Account and click submit.
b. In the payment category select “C3 Basic Course in 3D Animation Pune”
c. Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.
d. Make necessary payment of Rs 9,000/-
e. Once payment is done, please note "SBI collect Reference Number" (mentioned in payment confirmation receipt). This may be required for future reference.
f. 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 print screen (if using computer)
(iii) by simply taking a photograph from mobile
(iv) check your bank account to confirm whether money (fee) has been deducted or not
(v) After a day or two, once again check to see whether money (fee) has been refunded.
(vi) In case of refund, it is transaction failure and so, once again apply for course afresh.
g. No document/ certificate related to educational qualification, age etc. is to be attached. Participants’ self – declaration in the application form is sufficient.
h. 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 fulfill all the requirements as stated in the advt. Also, it is presumed that participants will be staying and or attending the course at their own risk & cost and will not be held responsible for anything or matter of what-so-ever nature. Further, participants agree that decision of Director, FTII regarding admission to the course and its conduction in all respect will be final.
(17) Course Directors: Mandar Digrajkar and Amar Rathod
Mandar Digrajkar, working with FTII, Pune as Associate Professor and HoD of TV Graphics department since 2011, with overall 24 years of professional and academic experience in this field.
He holds Diploma in Commercial Arts, Advanced Diploma in Computer Animation from C-DAC, Masters Degree in Indology and Masters Degree in Fine Arts. Currently he serves as Guide for NFDC-NFAI fellowship program.
Amar Rathod is an Autodesk Certified Professional 3D Character Animator & an industry expert with over 18+ years of experience, in Animation Production, Education & Training. He has worked on renowned projects in CGI & VFX industry for Ad films, TV series & Short films. Over the years, he has mentored students who have made their mark as Animators in numerous International Studios
(18) Course Contents
(i) Introduction to 3D animation
(ii) Understanding animation workflow: timeline, key-frames, and Graph Editor
(iii) Fundamentals of key-frame animation
(iv) Introduction to core animation principles (Squash, Stretch, Timing, Spacing, Arcs)
(v) Animating objects with realistic timing and weight variations
(vi) Introduction to character rigs and rigging basics
(vii) Key-framing and animating a walk cycle
(viii) Introduction Nuances and Personality to the Walk.
(ix) Introduction to Rendering.