The syllabus for different VFX courses varies. VFX subjects depend on the course type whether it is a certificate, diploma, or under-graduation. The syllabus for the particular programme is fixed by the institute/college. However, some of the common VFX subjects or topics that are taught in the courses are mentioned below.

History of Animation	Colour Sensing	Digital Methodologies: Lighting and Texturing
Media Encoder	Introduction to 2D Animation	Apple Final Cut Pro (FCP)
Character Modelling and Rigging	Digital Methodologies: Sound & Audio	Video Editing & Compositing
Keying	Portfolio Developments	Rotoscopy
Video Editing & Compositing	Render Layer	Movie Merchandising
Frame Size and Composition

VFX & Animation Syllabus for B.Sc. in Animation and VFX course

As an undergraduate programme for VFX & Animation, B.Sc. in Animation and VFX course has a standard course syllabus. Candidates will have these subjects throughout their course:

1st Semester	2nd Semester
Foundation Art-I	Foundation Art-II
Digital Art	Animation Techniques
Communication & Communication Theories	Advertising & Public Relations
Media & Cyber Laws	3D Design & Modelling
Classical Animation-I	Classical Animation-II
Business Communication	3D Design & Modelling
Moral Value & Education	Introduction to Multimedia Communication
Professional Communication & Technical Writing	-
3rd Semester	4th Semester
Pre-production	Post Production
3D Animation-I	3D Animation-II
Television & Film Production Analysis	Media Economics
Video & Sound Editing	Special Effects (SFX)
Visual Effects(VFX) Design	Visual Effects(VFX) Design
Principles of Management	-
5th Semester	6th Semester
Production Process	Digital Film Production
Management Information System	Visual Perception
Communication Research	Project & Dissertation
Modelling & Texturing	-
Lighting & Shading	-
Industrial Training	-
Introduction to Digital Image Processing	-

VFX & Animation Course Important Books

It is important that the students must go through the important books prescribed for the VFX course. Even though there are hundreds of books available in the market, the students can refer to the below-mentioned list to get an idea about the most important and recognised books in the field of VFX & Animation.

Name of the Book	Author
The Art and Science of Digital Compositing	Ron Brinkmann
Lighting for Animation: The Art of Visual Storytelling	Michael Tanzillo
The Visual Effects Producer	Charles Finance
Special Effects: History and Technique	Richard Rickitt
Producing Animation	Catherine Winder and Zahra Dowlatabadi

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