Get the AAASP advantage

Arena believes in not only imparting the best training in the latest technologies, it also helps shape individual talent into all-round professional excellence. Keeping in mind the techno-trends in animation, industry demands and professional requirements, Arena offers the Arena Animation Academy Specialist Program (AAASP).

AAASP is a highly focused course, offering high-end animation with a specialization in 3D animation. It has been specifically formulated as per industry requirement and strikes the right balance between technology and creativity.

The course is divided into semesters with well-defined objectives to be achieved at the end of each semester. Students are also given the additional benefits of working on integrated projects, creating E-projects and specialization at the end of each semester.

As Asia’ leader in the field, Arena has developed the AAASP to offer students the opportunity to learn in –demand technologies as well as apply their learning in simulated projects to create their digital portfolios. To further make the students industry-ready, AAASP includes communication and personality development sessions to sharpen their edge over others.

Develop your digital portfolio

Every animator has his or her own distinct style, creativity and imaginations. It therefore becomes important that they showcase their work in the industry and gain encouragement in their development. This is where a digital portfolio comes into play. Arena Animation understands that a portfolio is a vital key for student’s progress. It offers students a great opportunity to demonstrate their true talent. Students get to develop their own digital portfolio wherein they can exhibit their creations. The digital portfolio development process is a compilation of the entire training program and gives students an opportunity to create a show reel of their capabilities in the area of their animation specialization. With their digital portfolio in place, students are better equipped to face career opportunities and become more confident of their creative abilities. Moreover, with an AAASP certification, they know that they have learnt the best from the industry. Thus, they are ready to take on the world.

Semester I - Illustration and Graphics Suite

Objective:


At the end of this semester, the student will be able to create concepts of graphics, illustrations, sketching and digital graphics. The student will also be able to create and edit images and publish graphics for various industries.

Learning Outcomes:

Visualization of illustrations, imagery, creating digital graphics, editing and optimizing of graphics.

Semester I Modules

Fundamentals of computers, Multimedia and Internet: By the end of this module, the student will be able to create design techniques, visual thinking, concept development, composition and typography. They will also be able to develop their own personal style of vision and design. Furthermore, they will be able to discuss, elements of art such as objects, texture, color theory, space, and character design. Concepts of Graphics and Illustrations: Learn important design techniques, visual thinking, concept development, and composition typography. Develop your own personal style, vision and design. Understand conceptual knowledge about elements of art such as objects, texture, color theory, space, and character design. Basic Art: By the end of this module, the student will be able to know how to improve their drawing skills using the new drawing books.

Creating Illustrations:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to apply their learning to create graphics that heighten the appearance of web content, product designs, business graphics, logo designing and create graphics for print medium like, brochures, flyers, artwork, corporate presentations, CD-ROM and CBTs.

Specialization – Digital Graphics and Illustrations

Sketching Practices:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to create various sketching practices.

Image Magic:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to know how to use image-editing tools, edit and retouch images, apply special effects, adjust color balance to produce images that resemble watercolors and oils and produce dynamic graphics for the web with interactive buttons and rollovers.

Project:

I By the end of this module, the student will be able to apply the knowledge gained in this module to create a complete simulated project in Graphics and Illustration.

Technology - Value Addition:

By the end of this module, the students will be able to know in detail about the fundamentals of design and visualization.

Semester II - 2D Design and Animation Suite

Objective:

At the end of this semester, the student will be able to create multimedia elements like audio, video and 2D animation and apply the same for effective multimedia production.

Learning outcomes:

Storyboard writing, develop streaming audio, record and edit audio files, create video content, produce streaming video for the web, create 2D animation and develop 2D animation portfolio.

Semester II Modules

Anatomy Study:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to discuss anatomy study in detail.

Concepts of 2D Animation:

By the end of this module, the student will beable to create the concepts of 2D animation.

Concepts of Storyboarding:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to describe how to create a project systematically.

Web Weaver :

By the end of this module, the student will be able to create websites.

Working with Audio:

By the end of this module, the student will be to describe in detail the basics of audio, audio recording, capturing and will be able to change audio attributes like, pitch, tempo and amplify sound.

Video Streaming and Editing:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate how to perform, non-linear editing and producing streaming videos for the web.

Specialization – 2D Animation

Graphics and animation with Flash:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate how to create animated graphics, add sound and produce animated movies.

Scripting with Flash:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate how to design interactive elements and interactive movies for websites.

Advanced Scripting with Flash:

By the end of this module, the student will be to create custom components and applications, use existing components with all controls for creating interactive programs.

Drawing and Animation with Toon Boom:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate how to draw and animate using Toon Boom.

Project 2D Animation Portfolio:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to apply their learnings to create a simulated project in 2D animation.

Technology – Value Addition:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to create about classical animation in detail.

Semester III - 3D Animation Suite

Learning Outcomes:

Develop 3D animation with special effects and develop a 3D animation portfolio.

Semester III Modules

Concepts of 3D and Animation:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to state the principles of animation, types of animation, concepts of animation, accessories and storyboarding in animation. This is including the fundamentals of 3D animations like, projections, views, maps, lighting and character design.

Modeling with 3D:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to discuss about the interface and tools used to create and model 3D objects. The student will also be able to discuss 3D object modeling techniques.

Lights, Camera & Animation:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to, discuss the effect of light, material and colors on 3D objects and their combination with other features to create visually realistic 3D scenes.

Painting 3D Objects:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to demonstrate how to paint 3D objects.

Character Animation & Visual FX:


By the end of this module, the student will be able to discuss effects and Dynamic objects in 3D animation. They will also be able to describe the effect of animating complex models and objects and produce animated movies and commercials of world class quality.

Specialization –Digital Film Making and Special FX

Concept of Digital Film Making:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to describe the elements of digital film making and editing with the core compositing areas including tracking and stabilizing.

Visual FX:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to discuss digital compositing and mixing of clips with professional visual effects. They will also be able to describe how plugins can enhance visuals and make them realistic.

Project 3D Animation Portfolio:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to apply their knowledge and create a project using 3D modeling, animation and visual FX.

Technology - Value Addition:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to discuss in detail about the concepts of character design in animation.

Semester V - Specialization in character animation & Digital Portfolio Development Suite:

Objective:

At the end of this semester, the student will be able to demonstrate how to create character animation.

Learning Outcomes:

Concepts of rigging and creating portfolio.

Semester V Modules

Concepts of Rigging:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to discuss the concepts of Rigging.

Character Animation with Motion Builder:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to discuss how to create character animation with motion builder.

Specialization

Students can select any one from 4difeerent areas of specialization- (1) Modelling & Texturing, (2) Lighting & Rendering, (3) Rigging & Animation, (4) Compositing & VFX. They will also be able to enhance their skills in the chosen area of specialization.

Communication and Personality Development:

By the end of this module, the student will be able discuss, communication skills and personality development.

Orientation to Creative Test:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to discuss how to tackle aptitude test.

Project – Portfolio development with Demo Reel:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to describe in detail how to develop a digital portfolio.

Technology -Value Addition:

By the end of this module, the student will be able to discuss in detail about, industry preparation, mock interviews and presentation skills.