
ANIMATION & VISUAL EFFECTS YEAR 2

ANIMATION &
VISUAL EFFECTS
YEAR 2
DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC STUDIES
Director of Academic Studies, teacher - Art director and Production designer - PIXAR Studios
Anthony Christov is an internationally renowned art director and production designer for the award-winning Pixar Animation Studios...
INTRODUCTION TO YEAR 2
Our second year of course is made of 3 modules; each module runs for 12 weeks. Students must complete all 3 modules in order to graduate.
Thanks to Anthony Christov's expertise and guidance as Director of Academic Studies, each module will cover all the skills needed to work in a professional environment as an animator and team member.
Students will get through all the needed 3D animation skills to access the second year of course and prepare an amazing demo.
Our students will have the chance to take inspiration from the countless artworks and historical architectures of Rome, the eternal city, where they will have the chance to breathe the air of ancient Rome and taste the real Italian lifestyle.
Duration: 12 weeks
MODULE 1

INTRODUCTION TO 3D
EDITING
Study and practice of editing through Adobe Premiere
SOUND DESIGN
CG ANIMATION (1)
Working with splines, the graph editor, customization, timelines techniques and cameras
Study of the basic principles of sound design and of the relationship between sound and animation
In-depth look the program's interface, how to work in its different areas and understanding its core features
Duration: 12 weeks
MODULE 2

Working with curves and motion trails, IK/FK, walk cycles and creature animation
Basics of modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging and rendering
CG ART
Study and practice of compositing for animation with After Effects
ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS
CG ANIMATION (2)
MODULE 3
Duration: 12 weeks
CG ANIMATION (3)
SCREENWRITING
Storytelling for production
DEMO REEL
DIGITAL SCULPTING
Zbrush for animation
Preproduction and creation of an individual show reel
Parenting, constraint, animation layers and acting

COST
The Animation & Visual effects Year 1 cost is divided as follows:
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€ 1500 annual enrollment fee
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€ 4500 tuition fee
The sum is to be paid as follows:
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Enrollment: 1500€ to be paid at the enrollment
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First installment: 1500€ to be paid within the beginning of the course
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Second installment: 1500€ to be paid within January 15th
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Third installment: 1500€ to be paid within April 15th
Alternative payment solutions can be arranged with the school