2D & 3D Animation Masterclass | Viva Technologies

Part I: 2D Animation & Motion Graphics

Module 1: Principles of Animation & Storyboarding Duration: 2 Weeks

Mastering the 12 classical principles of animation (Squash, Stretch, Timing).
Translating scripts into visual storyboards and animatics.
Understanding frame rates, resolution, and timeline mechanics.

Module 2: Adobe After Effects & Animate Duration: 4 Weeks

Creating keyframe animations, masking, and track mattes in After Effects.
Using the graph editor for smooth, dynamic motion graphics.
Basic 2D character rigging and walk cycles in Adobe Animate.
Exporting alpha channels and working with green screens (Chroma Key).

Part II: 3D Modeling & Texturing

Module 3: 3D Foundations (Blender/Maya) Duration: 4 Weeks

Navigating the 3D viewport, object manipulation, and camera controls.
Polygon modeling: Extrude, Bevel, Loop Cuts, and Subdivision Surfaces.
Modeling hard-surface props, environments, and basic characters.

Module 4: UV Mapping, Texturing & Lighting Duration: 3 Weeks

Unwrapping 3D models for proper texture application (UV Unwrapping).
Applying PBR (Physically Based Rendering) materials and normal maps.
Mastering 3-point lighting setups, HDRI environments, and shadows.

Part III: 3D Rigging, Animation & VFX

Module 5: 3D Character Rigging & Animation Duration: 4 Weeks

Creating armatures, bones, and inverse kinematics (IK) for characters.
Weight painting and binding meshes to character rigs.
Animating 3D walk cycles, facial expressions, and lip-syncing.

Module 6: Rendering & Post-Production Duration: 3 Weeks

Optimizing render settings using Cycles, Eevee, or Arnold.
Introduction to Particle Systems (Fire, Smoke, Fluid simulations).
Compositing rendered passes and adding sound design in Premiere Pro.

About the Mentor

Susheel Singh

Senior Animator & VFX Specialist

With an extensive background working on commercial advertisements, YouTube explainers, and indie game assets, our lead mentor understands what production studios actually look for in a showreel. The curriculum avoids boring, robotic tutorials; instead, it focuses on creating dynamic, storytelling animations. You will learn the hidden industry shortcuts to render faster, rig cleaner, and animate with true emotion and weight.

Enrollment Options

2D Motion Designer

₹ 5,000

Perfect for YouTubers and Marketers.

Access to Part I (2D Animation & AE)
Explainer Video Projects
Typography & Logo Animation
Certificate of Completion

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Studio Ready

3D CGI & VFX Artist

₹ 25,000

Master the complete 3D pipeline.

Everything in the 2D Designer track
Access to Part II & III (Modeling to Rendering)
Live Character Animation Projects
Showreel & Portfolio Creation Guide
Freelance & Studio Job Assistance

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be good at drawing to learn animation?

No, you do not need to be an expert illustrator. While traditional drawing helps, modern 2D and 3D animation relies heavily on manipulating shapes, rigging pre-made models, and understanding timing, physics, and software tools.

What software will we be using?

For 2D animation, we focus on Adobe After Effects and Adobe Animate. For 3D, we primarily use Blender (as it is powerful and open-source) alongside introductions to Autodesk Maya, ensuring you are versatile in the industry.

Do I need a high-end PC to take this course?

To practice 3D rendering and complex After Effects compositions at home, a computer with a dedicated Graphics Card (GPU) and at least 8GB-16GB of RAM is highly recommended. However, offline students can utilize the high-performance workstations available in our lab.

Are there job opportunities in this field?

The demand for 2D and 3D artists is exploding. Career paths include working as a Motion Graphics Designer for marketing agencies, a 3D Modeler for the gaming/architecture industry, or a VFX artist for film and television.

Master 2D & 3D Animation

High-End 3D CGI & VFX