Roots to Reels: Animation Immersion Program

Program Overview

Roots to Reels: Animation Immersion Program

Ever wanted to create your own cartoon character or bring a fantastical world to life? Here's your chance! Get ready for a wild ride through the world of animation, where you'll go from newbie to animation pro. We're talking hands-on action, creating your own projects, and mastering the tools of the trade like Adobe After Effects, Autodesk Maya, Blender, and Toon Boom Harmony. Whether you're a total beginner or already have some skills, you'll walk away with a killer portfolio and the confidence to take on the animation industry.

Program Objective

Lights, camera, animation! This program is your launchpad to becoming a full-fledged animator, blending your creative storytelling genius with the tech skills to make your visions come alive on screen.

Program Highlights

📚 Score 2 college credits as you unleash your creativity
💡 Create your own animated characters and stories
📈 Get your hands dirty with industry-standard animation software
🛠️ Build a portfolio that'll make studios drool
🎓 Learn from animation pros who've worked on the real stuff
📂 Dive into visual effects and motion graphics magic
🎯 Get feedback from your peers to level up your skills
🤝 Prep for your animation career with resume help and showreel tips

Curriculum

Theme: Bringing Creativity to Life

  • Morning: Inauguration, Ice-breaking Drawing Session
  • Afternoon: Campus Tour & Animation Studio Visit
  • Evening: Art Games & Animation Trivia

  • Morning: Principles of Animation – Squash, Stretch, Timing etc
  • Afternoon: Sketching for Animation – Character Design Basics
  • Evening: Film Screening – Indian Animated Shorts

  • Morning: Intro to 2D Animation Tools
  • Afternoon: AI-based Art & Animation Tools
  • Evening: Animation Sketch Jam

  • Morning: Program Kick-off & Ice-breaking VFX Demo
  • Afternoon: Studio Visit & Visual Effects Lab Tour
  • Evening: Group Challenge – Recreate a Simple Scene

  • Morning: Basics of Adobe After Effects & VFX Pipeline
  • Afternoon: Compositing Techniques & Green Screen Demo
  • Evening: Fun VFX Quiz

  • Morning: How AI is Changing VFX
  • Afternoon: Hands-on AI VFX Activities
  • Evening: Showcase & Discussion

  • Morning: Student Presentations – Animation and VFX Film Showcase
  • Afternoon: Exhibition & Certificate Ceremony
  • Evening: Cultural Farewell – Music, Dance, and Sharing Traditions