Diploma | Animation & VFX

  • A diploma in animation and VFX will include:
  • In-depth practical understanding of 3D production pipeline and VFX pipeline.
  • Creating a 3D environment according to VFX shot and camera handling for shoots.
  • Creating 3D assets and characters with photorealistic textures and creating lighting according to VFX shots (to match the real setup).
  • In-depth understanding of matte painting (background) for 3D and VFX shots.
  • Students will create short films (live action, 2D, 3D) and advertisements (live action, 2D, 3D) with various visual effects.
  • Opportunity to work with our in house "Toolbox Studio".
  • Software covered : Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, The Foundry Nuke, Boris FX Sillhouette, 3D Equalizer,
  • Pulling a green screen key and creating an intermediate background for VFX shots

Seamedu offers highly advanced vfx and animation courses in Pune

Module 1- Digital imaging - 3 Week

  • Image Editing
  • Image Manipulation
  • Texture Creation
  • Digital Painting

Module 2- 3D - 10 Week

  • Modeling
  • Texturing
  • Lighting & Rendering
  • Camera Animation

Module 3 - Roto & Paint - 2 Week

  • Rotoscopy
  • Tracking
  • Sequence Paint
  • Stereo Roto

Module 4 - Compositing - 8 Week

  • Understaning Node Based Compositing
  • Roto and Paint
  • Tracking & Keying
  • Colour Correction & Grading
  • Live action Compositing
  • CG compositing

Module 5 - Matchmove - 1 Week

  • Auto & Manual Tracking
  • Object Tracking
  • Lens Distortion
  • CG Compositing Artist
  • Rotomation Artist
  • 3D Modelling & Texturing Artist
  • Lighting & Rendering Artist
  • Match Move Artist
  • Matte Painting Artist
  • Prep Artist
  • VFX Compositing Artist
  • Paint Artist
  • Roto Artist

Learning the fundamentals of drawing might be helpful because VFX is primarily an artistic medium. Additionally, we will provide drawing and sketching classes to develop abilities frequently needed for producing some forms of animation.


The sector indicates many more career options for young people with such fantastic growth. That's why many people have chosen to pursue careers in animation and visual effects due to the potential for career progression. With this degree, you can work as an animator, compositor, FX, lighting, modeller, rigger, or texture artist. Alternatively, begin in reputable entry-level jobs as a matchmaker or production coordinator.


With the degree program, you will learn Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Premier pro, Substance painter, Animate CC, Maya, Sillhouette, Nuke, 3D Equalizer, Unity, Zbrush, Houdini and many more.


Students will have full access to the available equipment and can pre-book the desired equipment whenever required. You have to follow the guidelines to book and use any gear.


Filmmakers can improve a narrative by creating believable characters, settings, and stunts. Live action film and created graphics are combined in visual effects to create environments that appear lifelike to the spectator. Visual effects and animation can turn simple subject matter into an artistically appealing message.


There is no set minimum age to apply for this diploma in animation and VFX; however, you must have completed your 12th board from a recognized institute to be eligible for the course. 

As this is a short-term course, no internship is required during the diploma in animation and VFX. However, it gives you access to all the equipment needed to practice your skills and exposure to the industry through guest lectures.

Animation and multimedia have found their way into almost every industry. Teachers can use animation as a teaching aid, or architects can use them to make 3D models of their designs. This vastly increases the scope of a career in this field. A student can work as a graphic artist in animation, a web designer a concept artist, 3D artist, Compositor, Roto Artist, Paint Artist, a designer, an editor, pre-production, post-production, and many more. 

Students looking for admission in a diploma in animation and VFX need to have completed their 12th grade from a recognized board to be eligible. 

The total duration of a diploma course in animation and VFX at Seamedu is 6 months, and the course is divided into 5 modules.

To apply for a diploma in animation and VFX at Seamedu, students must first register on the online application platform and accurately fill out all the information needed. 

The next step is uploading scanned copies of the required documents. 

They must then upload 1 photo id proof along with a passport-sized photo and address proof. 

After payment of the Seamedu Technical Assessment and Counseling fees, students must wait for the confirmation on the registered email id.

Here is a list of all the career opportunities after completing a diploma in animation and VFX

• CG Compositing Artist

• Rotomation Artist

• 3D Modelling & Texturing Artist

• Lighting & Rendering Artist

• Match Move Artist

• Matte Painting Artist

• Prep Artist

• VFX Compositing Artist

• Paint Artist

• Roto Artist

Basic knowledge of drawing would be an advantage to be a successful animator, as the character's line of action and pose will best be illustrated on paper before it is replicated in 3D.

A diploma in Animation and VFX help students become 3D and VFX animation experts. Here students learn the different aspects of animation and VFX that help them design comics, create Infographics, storyboards, ,compositing,etc.

As animation and VFX software have started being used in more industries, it has opened more job opportunities making it one of the most lucrative sources of income for anyone with a love for animation and visual effects. 

While there are many skills that are learned on the job, an individual who wants to pursue a career in animation can benefit from a diploma in animation and VFX. By completing this course, students are equipped with most of the information and skills to make it in animation. 

There is a vast scope for candidates who enroll in a diploma in animation and VFX. They can be animators, editors, character animators, digital ink and paint artists, lighting artists, 3D/2D animators, special effects artists, key frame animators, etc. 

The average starting salary after completing a diploma in animation and VFX is around ₹31,948. This number can vary significantly based on which field of animation you choose and your experience and skill in the chosen field. 

The animation industry is growing by leaps and bounds every year, making it a promising career choice for anyone interested in the industry. With a change in how people consume content, the animation industry is expected to grow by 35% annually, and animation will become a ₹129 billion industry by 2023. 

  • A diploma in animation and VFX will include:
  • In-depth practical understanding of 3D production pipeline and VFX pipeline.
  • Creating a 3D environment according to VFX shot and camera handling for shoots.
  • Creating 3D assets and characters with photorealistic textures and creating lighting according to VFX shots (to match the real setup).
  • In-depth understanding of matte painting (background) for 3D and VFX shots.
  • Students will create short films (live action, 2D, 3D) and advertisements (live action, 2D, 3D) with various visual effects.
  • Opportunity to work with our in house "Toolbox Studio".
  • Software covered : Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, The Foundry Nuke, Boris FX Sillhouette, 3D Equalizer,
  • Pulling a green screen key and creating an intermediate background for VFX shots

Seamedu offers highly advanced vfx and animation courses in Pune

Module 1- Digital imaging - 3 Week

  • Image Editing
  • Image Manipulation
  • Texture Creation
  • Digital Painting

Module 2- 3D - 10 Week

  • Modeling
  • Texturing
  • Lighting & Rendering
  • Camera Animation

Module 3 - Roto & Paint - 2 Week

  • Rotoscopy
  • Tracking
  • Sequence Paint
  • Stereo Roto

Module 4 - Compositing - 8 Week

  • Understaning Node Based Compositing
  • Roto and Paint
  • Tracking & Keying
  • Colour Correction & Grading
  • Live action Compositing
  • CG compositing

Module 5 - Matchmove - 1 Week

  • Auto & Manual Tracking
  • Object Tracking
  • Lens Distortion

  • CG Compositing Artist
  • Rotomation Artist
  • 3D Modelling & Texturing Artist
  • Lighting & Rendering Artist
  • Match Move Artist
  • Matte Painting Artist
  • Prep Artist
  • VFX Compositing Artist
  • Paint Artist
  • Roto Artist

Learning the fundamentals of drawing might be helpful because VFX is primarily an artistic medium. Additionally, we will provide drawing and sketching classes to develop abilities frequently needed for producing some forms of animation.


The sector indicates many more career options for young people with such fantastic growth. That's why many people have chosen to pursue careers in animation and visual effects due to the potential for career progression. With this degree, you can work as an animator, compositor, FX, lighting, modeller, rigger, or texture artist. Alternatively, begin in reputable entry-level jobs as a matchmaker or production coordinator.


With the degree program, you will learn Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Premier pro, Substance painter, Animate CC, Maya, Sillhouette, Nuke, 3D Equalizer, Unity, Zbrush, Houdini and many more.


Students will have full access to the available equipment and can pre-book the desired equipment whenever required. You have to follow the guidelines to book and use any gear.


Filmmakers can improve a narrative by creating believable characters, settings, and stunts. Live action film and created graphics are combined in visual effects to create environments that appear lifelike to the spectator. Visual effects and animation can turn simple subject matter into an artistically appealing message.


There is no set minimum age to apply for this diploma in animation and VFX; however, you must have completed your 12th board from a recognized institute to be eligible for the course. 

As this is a short-term course, no internship is required during the diploma in animation and VFX. However, it gives you access to all the equipment needed to practice your skills and exposure to the industry through guest lectures.

Animation and multimedia have found their way into almost every industry. Teachers can use animation as a teaching aid, or architects can use them to make 3D models of their designs. This vastly increases the scope of a career in this field. A student can work as a graphic artist in animation, a web designer a concept artist, 3D artist, Compositor, Roto Artist, Paint Artist, a designer, an editor, pre-production, post-production, and many more. 

Students looking for admission in a diploma in animation and VFX need to have completed their 12th grade from a recognized board to be eligible. 

The total duration of a diploma course in animation and VFX at Seamedu is 6 months, and the course is divided into 5 modules.

To apply for a diploma in animation and VFX at Seamedu, students must first register on the online application platform and accurately fill out all the information needed. 

The next step is uploading scanned copies of the required documents. 

They must then upload 1 photo id proof along with a passport-sized photo and address proof. 

After payment of the Seamedu Technical Assessment and Counseling fees, students must wait for the confirmation on the registered email id.

Here is a list of all the career opportunities after completing a diploma in animation and VFX

• CG Compositing Artist

• Rotomation Artist

• 3D Modelling & Texturing Artist

• Lighting & Rendering Artist

• Match Move Artist

• Matte Painting Artist

• Prep Artist

• VFX Compositing Artist

• Paint Artist

• Roto Artist

Basic knowledge of drawing would be an advantage to be a successful animator, as the character's line of action and pose will best be illustrated on paper before it is replicated in 3D.

A diploma in Animation and VFX help students become 3D and VFX animation experts. Here students learn the different aspects of animation and VFX that help them design comics, create Infographics, storyboards, ,compositing,etc.

As animation and VFX software have started being used in more industries, it has opened more job opportunities making it one of the most lucrative sources of income for anyone with a love for animation and visual effects. 

While there are many skills that are learned on the job, an individual who wants to pursue a career in animation can benefit from a diploma in animation and VFX. By completing this course, students are equipped with most of the information and skills to make it in animation. 

There is a vast scope for candidates who enroll in a diploma in animation and VFX. They can be animators, editors, character animators, digital ink and paint artists, lighting artists, 3D/2D animators, special effects artists, key frame animators, etc. 

The average starting salary after completing a diploma in animation and VFX is around ₹31,948. This number can vary significantly based on which field of animation you choose and your experience and skill in the chosen field. 

The animation industry is growing by leaps and bounds every year, making it a promising career choice for anyone interested in the industry. With a change in how people consume content, the animation industry is expected to grow by 35% annually, and animation will become a ₹129 billion industry by 2023. 

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Chandan Sirish

HOA- VFX & Game Art

Chandan Sirish

HOA- VFX & Game Art

Chandan comes with 14 years of experience in the field of Animation & VFX with an MBA in Education Administration from Symbiosis and a B.Sc. in Animation from Bharathidasan University. He has worked as a Rigging Artist, 3D Generalist and Academic Head with Cavalier Animation, Creo Valley School of Film, Aavishkaran Academy, Garden City University and Jain University. He is also a Member - Board of Studies at Bangalore University and the University of Mysore.

Arindam Das

Associate HOA- VFX & Animation

Arindam Das

Associate HOA- VFX & Animation

Arindam brings with him a professional experience of more than 17 years in the Animation industry. His expertise is in Post Production and Academics and he has an extensive knowledge in CG/ VFX/ Stereo/ Motion Graphics Compositing as well as in Quality control for VFX movies. He has worked for various studios like Prime Focus, Gener8, Prana Studios, Maya Entertainment Limited Studios, Stereo D, Network 18, and Redchillies VFX. He has worked for well known Hollywood as well as Bollywood movies during his journey of industry. He has been part of the academics for the past 6 years. He is a rider and wanderer who loves to travel and explore new places along with videography in free time.

Salil Upadhyay

Senior Faculty- Game Art & VFX

Salil Upadhyay

Senior Faculty- Game Art & VFX

Salil brings 6+ years of experience with a Postgraduate Diploma in Game Designing and a Bachelors in Animation and Multimedia. Ranging from being a Game Designer & a 3D Artist, he has had a considerable exposure and experience in teaching and Game Production house, which brings in a unique combination of perspectives from both supply and demand side of the industry. He has proficiency in multiple software used in-game and film industry. He is still fulfilling his thirst for learning by teaching and bringing out the best in his students.

Rahul Singh

Senior Faculty- VFX & Animation

Rahul Singh

Senior Faculty- VFX & Animation

Rahul has more than ten years of experience in Digital Media & Advertising as a Visual Effects Artist, Professional Educator and also in handling department. He has been teaching various Graphic & Visual effects software and working on them to create designs and VFX work. He has specialized in Matchmove, Dynamics and Compositing and is also an Unreal Authorized instructor. In addition, he has done PGDM in Media and advertising. He likes exploring places, listening to music, being a movie buff and occasionally reading books. In his own words, he is 'interested more in the tech world and wants to be updated with the times in all ways'.

Tanmay Datta

Senior Faculty- Game Art & VFX

Tanmay Datta

Senior Faculty- Game Art & VFX

Tanmay Datta has over 5 years of experience in the 3D Animation & VFX industry. He graduated from George Brown College, Toronto, in Game development, specializing in Character Animation. He started his career as a stereo artist at Legend 3D, worked up as a compositing artist, and has had the pleasure to work as a VFX artist in the same company, working for big-name movies such as Avengers, Thor, Passengers, X-men Apocalypse. Tanmay has a collective experience of 2 years and 6 months as an Animation & VFX artist, after which he shifted to tutoring and mentoring students in the respected field. He also has 3 years of experience in Teaching 3D Animation and VFX. Tanmay is passionate about Animation and Teaching.

Sanjita Shetye

Faculty- VFX & Game Art

Sanjita Shetye

Faculty- VFX & Game Art

As an artist, Sanjita Shetye is passionate about making moving images. She graduated from Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology with her Master's degree in Animation and Virtual Effects. She utilises various mediums in her art practices, including conventional and digital methods. She started out her career in the arts while pursuing her Bachelor's in Fine Art, from Goa College of Art. Since then, she has worked on a variety of freelance art projects, including wall murals, paintings, caricatures, Illustrations, graphic designs, motion graphics, and video edits, among others. In the past, she has worked for an advertising agency where she was responsible for creating video content. She also works with a children’s book writers for illustrating the stories for children’s book.

Abhilash Rajeshwaran

Senior Faculty- VFX & Game Art

Abhilash Rajeshwaran

Senior Faculty- VFX & Game Art

Abhilash Rajeshwarn a 3D Generalist, with more than 10+ years of experience in 3D (both in Teaching and Production combined). Graduated from MDS University Ajmer, Rajasthan (DAV College) in Commerce, he completed diploma in 3D Modeling & Texturing from Amrita University in Kollam Kerala, and certified in AutoCAD from CADD institute Kollam Kerala. He has a great passion towards Drawing, Photography and 3D Modeling. Abhilash has worked at Avataar, Arena, ICAT, MAAC, Image Animation and Amrita Institute of Technology.

Jayprakash Sahu

Faculty- VFX & Game Art

Jayprakash Sahu

Faculty- VFX & Game Art

Jayprakash is a 3D Modelling and texturing artist, and he enjoys using his skills to contribute to the exciting technological advances that happen every day in the industry. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, from The BD College, Jharkhand, and specialises in 3D Modelling, Texturing, and Photoshop. Jay has over seven years of experience in the 3D field and started his career in 2014 as a 3D artist in Think 3D, a 3D printing company; while working there, he designed a life-size statue of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam that is situated on AMTZ Campus, Vizag. Later, he moved into the academic field and worked at ICAT College for two years as a 3D lecturer.

Saurabh Mishra

Assistant Faculty - VFX & Animation

Saurabh Mishra

Assistant Faculty - VFX & Animation

Saurabh is VFX artist he enjoys doing VFX Compositing, Roto, Digital and Matte painting. He has 1+ years experience in Academics. He has been teaching various Graphic design & Visual effects Software. He has specialized in Roto, Compositing and Video Editing. He has done his Graduation from Allahabad State University, after which he did Certification in VFX and Animation. He Likes travelling, Movies and Music.

Ravi Singh

Faculty- Game Art & VFX

Ravi Singh

Faculty- Game Art & VFX

Ravi is interested in Animation, Art and Design. He is interested in trying out new mediums of animation and creating new experiences through that. He works in 2D animation and 2D art. He has also worked previously in Stop motion, Sand and Chalk animation. He has completed his Masters in Animation and Visual Effects from Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Bangalore. Prior to that, he has worked in Deloitte for about 2 years. He completed his under graduation in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from NIT Trichy.

Kamal Srivastava

Senior Faculty - VFX & Game Art

Kamal Srivastava

Senior Faculty - VFX & Game Art

Kamal Srivastava is a 3D Generalist who enjoys experimenting and discovering new things. With a combined 18 years of academic and professional expertise in the field of Animation, he is pursuing a doctorate in the field of fine art at Lovely Professional University Punjab. Kanpur's D.A.V College granted him a Master's Degree in Drawing and Painting. His experimental short film is entitled Bharat Bhagya Vidhata. He has won the award for Best Animated Short Film at a number of film festivals. A number of his Oil Paintings, Acrylic Paintings, Watercolors, and Colored Pencil Work have been presented in state and national level painting exhibits. His interests consist of reading nonfiction, listening to quiet romantic music, and making new friends.

Ved Verma

Senior Faculty - VFX & Game Art

Ved Verma

Senior Faculty - VFX & Game Art

Ved Verma is having the experience of more than 8 years in Visual effects training and production both combined. He is graduate in arts and has completed bachelors in art from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. He completed advanced diploma in animation with specialization in VFX from MAAC, Rauipur. He has previosly worked in Jain University(Bangalore), MAAC - Andheri(w) Mumbai, Anibrain Studio - Pune as VFX/Post Production Instructor.

Puja Ghosh

Faculty - VFX & Animation

Puja Ghosh

Faculty - VFX & Animation

Puja Ghosh completed her Graduation in Bachelor of Fine Arts from Kolkata,and also got diploma in Animation & VFX from Maac.She worked one and half years as a graphic designer. And one and half years as a 3d Lecturer in ICAT Design & Media College. She is specialized in Modeling and Texturing. She loves to travel, listen songs, watching movies. She is passionate in painting and crafts.

Yogindra Vaidya

Senior Faculty- Game Art & Design

Yogindra Vaidya

Senior Faculty- Game Art & Design

Yogindra Vaidya is a Game Design & Developer, and 3D Artist who enjoys experimenting and discovering new things. With a combined 10 years of academic and professional expertise in Lighting, Texturing, Rigging, and Graphic Designing. He is Completed his B.Sc. Animation from Manonmaniam Sundernar University, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, also Completed M.Sc. IT in Animation from Gujarat University, Navrangapura, Ahmedabad. He published one book regarding Game Technology under the Yogartiki Publication House. His interests include reading books, listening music, Watching Movies and Traveling.

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