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Department of Animation, VFX
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Animation and VFX (Visual Effects) courses provide specialized training in creating visually compelling and technically sophisticated content for film, television, video games, and other media. These courses cover various aspects of animation and visual effects, from foundational principles to advanced techniques, using industry-standard software and tools

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Department of Gaming and Virtual Reality

Gaming enhances cognitive skills, hand-eye coordination, social interaction, creativity, and stress relief, while offering educational content and career opportunities. Virtual Reality (VR) provides immersive learning and training, supports therapeutic applications, facilitates design and prototyping, enables remote collaboration, delivers immersive entertainment, and boosts marketing and sales through virtual showrooms

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Department of Education

VR-Based Vocational Training Institute

Eduka Education Create an immersive and dynamic learning environment for ICSE and CBSE students from Class I to XII with a 3D animated and smart classroom setup. Utilize 3D animations to deliver engaging lessons that simplify complex concepts, and employ smart boards and digital resources for interactive teaching. Align the curriculum with ICSE and CBSE standards, integrating adaptive learning platforms and gamification for personalized and enjoyable learning experiences.

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Diploma in Gaming and CGI

A Diploma in Gaming and Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) typically provides students with a comprehensive understanding of game development and CGI, focusing on both the artistic and technical aspects of these fields. Here’s an outline of a typical diploma program, structured to be completed within one year:

Course Duration

Total Duration: 1 year
Modules: Each module can range from 4 to 8 weeks
Total Hours: Approximately 600-800 hours

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Gaming and CGI

Duration: 2 weeks
Topics Covered:
- Overview of the gaming and CGI industries
- History and evolution of gaming and CGI
- Key concepts and terminology

2. Fundamentals of Game Design

Duration: 6 weeks
Topics Covered:
- Principles of game design
- Game mechanics, dynamics, and aesthetics
- Storytelling and narrative development
- Level design and user experience
Software/Tools:
- Unity
- Unreal Engine

3. Introduction to Programming for Games

Duration: 6 weeks
Topics Covered:
- Basics of programming (C++, C#, or Python)
- Object-oriented programming
- Scripting for games
Software/Tools:
- Visual Studio
- Unity
- Unreal Engine

4. 3D Modeling and Animation

Duration: 8 weeks
Topics Covered:
- Basics of 3D modeling
- Texturing, rigging, and animation
- Character design and animation
- Environment and asset creation
Software/Tools:
- Blender
- Autodesk Maya
- 3ds Max

5. Game Engines and Development

Duration: 6 weeks
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to game engines
- Unity: Interface, components, and scripting
- Unreal Engine: Interface, Blueprints, and scripting
- Building and deploying simple games
Software/Tools:
- Unity
- Unreal Engine

6. Fundamentals of CGI

Duration: 6 weeks
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to CGI
- Principles of visual effects
- CGI pipelines and workflows
- Creating CGI elements for games and movies
Software/Tools:
- Blender
- Autodesk Maya
- Adobe After Effects

7. Texturing and Shading

Duration: 6 weeks
Topics Covered:
- Techniques for texturing 3D models
- Understanding materials and shaders
- Creating realistic and stylized textures
- UV mapping
Software/Tools:
- Substance Painter
- Adobe Photoshop

8. Lighting and Rendering

Duration: 6 weeks
Topics Covered:
- Basics of lighting in 3D environments
- Real-time vs. pre-rendered lighting
- Rendering techniques and workflows
- Optimizing render settings for games
Software/Tools:
- Blender
- Unreal Engine
- Unity

9. Audio for Games and CGI

Duration: 4 weeks
Topics Covered:
- Fundamentals of sound design
- Creating and integrating sound effects
- Background music and audio loops
- 3D audio for immersive experiences
Software/Tools:
- Audacity
- FMOD
- Wwise

10. Project Management and Collaboration

Duration: 4 weeks
Topics Covered:
- Project planning and management
- Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Team collaboration tools
- Version control with Git
Software/Tools:
- Jira
- Trello
- GitHub

11. Final Project

Duration: 8 weeks
Topics Covered:
- Conceptualizing and planning a game or CGI project
- Developing the project from start to finish
- Playtesting and debugging
- Presenting the final project
Software/Tools:
- All previously used tools and software

Additional Tools and Software

IDEs: Visual Studio, Rider
Graphics Software: Adobe Photoshop, Substance Painter
Game Engines: Unity, Unreal Engine
Audio Tools: Audacity, FMOD, Wwise
Collaboration: Slack, Microsoft Teams

Conclusion

This Diploma in Gaming and CGI is designed to provide students with a thorough education in both game development and CGI. The course covers a wide range of topics, from fundamental principles to advanced techniques, preparing students for careers in the gaming and CGI industries. Students will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and software, enabling them to create immersive and visually stunning games and CGI content.

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