Course Detail
3D Animation Course
This is a complete 3D Animation course in Noida where you’ll learn everything about 2D, 3D, and visual effects used in movies, games, and animation.
You’ll start with learning how to create 2D animations and 3D animations by hand and on the computer.
Then, you’ll move on to the basics of 3D digital art, and step-by-step, you’ll learn advanced 3D animation and how to animate characters.
In the later stages, you’ll explore important tools like dynamics, motion tracking, and visual effects that are used in real animation studios and film production.

PCDP In 3D Animation Visual Effects (36 Months)
Learn From Professionals
This is a complete certificate program that covers all key areas of 2D, 3D and Visual Effects. In the first module, students learn manual and digital 2D animation from scratch. The second module starts with basic 3D digital art and gradually moves towards advanced 3D art and character animation. The remaining modules cover Dynamics, Tracking and advanced Visual Effects that are used in real production studios. Students who are searching for animation courses after 12th Noida, this program at ZICA ZIMA is the right place to start their creative journey.
Become A Professional Artist
This program is built keeping current and future industry needs in mind. Students get hands-on training with the latest tools and techniques that make them job-ready from day one. Many students who plan to join ask about animation course fees in Noida — this program gives you the best quality education at an affordable price with full career support.
Be Industry Ready
A strong portfolio is what gets you hired in any production studio. Students graduate with a rich portfolio of their best 2D, 3D and VFX work. This portfolio becomes their biggest strength when entering the animation and visual effects industry.
Program Highlights
- Increase design and visualization skills
- Learn complete Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production Pipeline
- Introduction of Augmented and Virtual Reality module
- Continuous evaluation through competitions and activities
- Placement support
Module 01: Fundamentals of Art, Design & Computer Graphics (6 Months)
- Preface
- Sketching
- Human Figure Study
- Animal Study
- Perspective Study
- Colour Theory
- Story
- Master Layout Design
- Character Design
- Digital Illustration
- Storyboard
- Computer Graphics
- Digital 2D Animation
Module 02: 3D Digital Art (6 Months)
- Video & Audio Editing
- Stop-motion
- Prop Modeling
- Character Modeling
- Texturing
- Lighting & Shading
- Rigging
Module 03: 3D Animation, Advanced Modeling, Texturing & Lighting (6 Months)
- 3D Character Animation
- Advance Modeling & Sculpting
- Advanced Texturing
- Advanced Lighting
Module 04: Advanced Character Animation, Dynamics and VFX (6 Months)
- Advance Character Animation
- Dynamics
- Technical Animation
- Liquid Simulation
- Motion Graphics
- Compositing
Module 05:Visual Effects (6 Months)
- Digital 2D Tracking
- Masking, Rotoscope
- Colour Correction
- Compose 3D render passes
- Keying
- Tracking Stabilize
- Particles
- Paint
- Wire / Rig Removal
- Camera Projection
- Camera tracking
- Re-lighting
Module 06: Advanced Visual Effects (6 Months)
- Automatic tracking
- Manual tracking
- Object tracking
- Face tracking
- Camera solving
- Pyro FX
- POP Solver
- Flip Solver
- Ocean Solver
- Introduction to AR & VR through ZICA APP
Career Avenues
After successful completion of the said program, a student is eligible for following job categories.
- Product Designer
- Texture Artist
- Lighting Technician
- Character Rigger
- Character Animator
- Roto Artist
- Matchmover
- Matte Painter
- Pipeline TD
- VFX Producer
- CG Supervisor
- VFX Supervisor
- Compositing Artist
- Effects Animator
- Render Wrangler
- Tracking Artist
PDP In 3D Animation Visual Effects (27 Months)
Learn From Professionals – Animation Course Near Me
This program has been developed based on the current requirement of 2D Animators in the world. The prerequisite for the program is good drawing skills. Students will learn all the aspects of 2D Animation film making from Pre-production, Production and Post-production. Students will initially learn fundamentals of Art and Design through manual drawing and then move on to character design, background painting, character animation, audio and video editing using advanced digital tools.
Become A Professional Artist
A well laid out assessment procedure ensures the students' acceptability as distinguished professionals in the world of Animation. ZICA's placement cell provides placement assistance to all ZICA ZIMA students across the country. ZICA ZIMA training academy is equipped with high-end animation tools, 2D animation facilities, 3D software, Visual FX Labs and Imaging Technologies. Ranked among the best animation schools in Noida, ZICA ZIMA gives every student the platform to grow and succeed in the creative industry.
Be Industry Ready
Students walk away with a rich portfolio comprising of best Digital paint, Matte paint, Character design and 2D digital Animation work. This portfolio will be a gateway to join the animation industry.
Program Highlights
- Increase design and visualization skills
- Learn complete 2D Production Pipeline
- Continuous evaluation through competitions and activities
- Placement support
Module 01: Fundamentals Of Art, Design & Computer Graphics (6 Months)
- Preface
- Sketching
- Human Figure Study
- Animal Study
- Perspective Study
- Colour Theory
- Story
- Master Layout Design
- Character Design
- Digital illustration
- Storyboard
- Computer Graphics
- Digital 2D Animation
Module 02:3D Digital Art (6 Months)
- Video & Audio Editing
- Stopmotion
- 3D Modelling
- Advanced Texturing
- Lighting
- Rigging
Module 03: 3D Character Animation & Dynamics (6 Months)
- 3D Character Animation
- Dynamics
- Tech Animation
- Liquid Simulation
Module 04: Visual Effects, Elective Specialization (6 Months)
- Digital Compositing - 1
- Element 3D
- Digital Compositing - 2
- Digital Compositing – 3
- Elective specialization (2 Months)
Module 05: Intro To AR & VR & Portfolio Development (3 Months)
- Introduction to AR & VR through ZICA APP
- Portfolio Development
Career Avenues
After successful completion of the said program, a student is eligible for following job categories.
- Modeling Artist
- Texturing Artist
- Lighting Artist
- Rigger
- Animator
- FX / Simulation Artist
- Render Wrangler
- Rotoscope Artist
- Prep / Paint Artist
- Clean-up Artist
- Rotomation Artist
- Compositor
- VFX Artist
Professional Program In 3D Animation (12 Months)
Learn From Professionals
This program has been developed to provide specialized knowledge in Best 3D Animation. It covers Fundamentals of Art and Design after which students are exposed to the detailed 3D module. At the end of the program, there will be three elective specializations such as Modeling & Texturing, Lighting and Animation.
Become A Professional Artist
A well laid out assessment procedure ensures the students’ acceptability as distinguished professionals in the world of Animation. ZICA’s placement cell provides placement assistance to all ZICA students across the country. ZICA training academy is equipped with high-end animation tools, 2D animation facilities, 3D software, Visual FX Labs and Imaging Technologies.
Be Industry Ready
Students walk away with a rich portfolio comprising of best 3D art and animations Lighting or Animation output. This portfolio will be a gateway to join the animation industry.
Program Highlights:
- Affiliated with MESC
- Increase design and visualization skills
- Learn complete Production Pipeline
- Continuous evaluation through competitions and activities
- Introduction of Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality
- Placement support
Module 01: Fundamentals Of Art, Design & Computer Graphics (2 Months)
- History of Animation
- Fundamental of Art & Design
- Principle of Design
- Still Life
- Colour Theory
- Digital illustration
Module 02:3D Digital Art (6 Months)
- 3D Character Modeling
- Texturing
- Lighting & Shading
- Rigging
- Character Animation
Module 03: Compositing (1 Month)
- Digital Compositing
- Motion Graphics
- Rotoscope
- Keying
- Colour Correction
- Camera Projection
- Video Editing
Module 04: Specialization - Any One (2 Months)
- Modeling & Texturing
- Lighting
- Animation Module V – Intro To Ar And Vr (1 Month)
- Introduction to AR & VR through ZICA APP
Career Avenues
After successful completion of the said program, a student is eligible for following job categories.
- Modeling Artist
- Texturing Artist
- Lighting Artist
- Rigger
- Animator
- FX / Simulation Artist
- Render Wrangler
- Rotoscope Artist
- Prep / Paint Artist
- Clean-up Artist
- Rotomation Artist
- Compositor
- VFX Artist
Frequently Asked Questions

Are drawing skills compulsory for doing the Animation program?
For 2D animation drawing skills is a must. If you are more interested in the 3D animation, then you will suffice without drawing.
Which course I should prefer after Grade 12th?
After 12th you should opt for a career-oriented program. The duration of the program should be 2 years or more.
What type of Courses available at ZICA? What is the difference between 1 Year & 2 Year Program?
ZICA has programs from 2D animation, 3D animation, Visual Effects, Graphic design, Web design, Interior design, Fashion Design etc. The duration of the program varies from 3 months to 3 years.
Two-to-three-year programs are career oriented and comprehensive programs for 10

