Module 1: Introduction to Animation and VFX

• Fundamentals of Animation: Understanding the basics of animation, including the principles of motion, timing, and storytelling.
• Overview of VFX: Introduction to visual effects, their importance in film and media, and the different types of VFX techniques.

Module 2: Adobe After Effects

• Getting Started with After Effects: Navigating the interface, understanding tools, and workspace customization.
• Basic Animation: Creating and manipulating keyframes, working with layers, and understanding the timeline.
• Motion Graphics: Designing and animating text, shapes, and other graphic elements.
• Visual Effects: Applying and customizing effects, using masks and mattes, and working with green screen footage.
• Advanced Techniques: Using expressions, 3D layers, camera tracking, and integrating After Effects with other Adobe software like Premiere Pro.
• Project Work: Real-world projects including creating a short motion graphic sequence and adding VFX to live-action footage.

Module 3: 2D Animation

• Principles of 2D Animation: Learning key principles such as squash and stretch, anticipation, staging, and straight-ahead action.
• Software Tools: Introduction to 2D animation software such as Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Animate.
• Character Design: Creating and rigging characters for animation.
• Scene Composition: Designing and animating backgrounds, props, and scenes.
• Animating Action and Dialogue: Techniques for animating characters in action and syncing animation with dialogue.
• Project Work: Creating a short 2D animated film from concept to final render.

Module 4: 3D Animation

• Introduction to 3D Software: Navigating the interfaces of Autodesk Maya and Blender, understanding basic tools and functions.
• Modeling: Techniques for creating 3D models, including characters, environments, and props.
• Texturing and Shading: Applying materials, textures, and shaders to 3D models.
• Rigging: Building skeletons and rigging models for animation.
• Animation: Keyframing, animating movement, and creating realistic motion.
• Lighting and Rendering: Setting up lights, rendering scenes, and optimizing for final output.
• Project Work: Creating a 3D animated scene or character animation.

Module 5: Visual Effects (VFX)

• VFX Fundamentals: Understanding compositing, rotoscoping, and tracking.
• Green Screen Techniques: Shooting and compositing green screen footage.
• Particle Effects: Creating and animating particle systems for effects like fire, smoke, and explosions.
• Dynamics and Simulations: Using dynamics in software like Maya for simulating physics-based effects such as cloth, hair, and fluids.
• Advanced Compositing: Combining multiple elements seamlessly, color grading, and adding final touches.
• Project Work: Creating a VFX shot, from initial concept to final compositing.

Module 6: Professional Practices and Portfolio Development

• Industry Insights: Understanding the workflow and pipeline in professional animation and VFX studios.
• Project Management: Learning to manage animation and VFX projects, from pre-production to post-production.
• Portfolio Development: Compiling a professional portfolio showcasing your best work in animation and VFX.
• Career Support: Resume building, interview preparation, and networking tips for entering the animation and VFX industry.