Mumbai: Graphiti School of Animation founded by Ram Mohan has announced India’s first post graduate course in animation for art graduates G CAT MASTER – (Graphiti – Course in Animation Technology) Master Level Certificate.
This course is designed specifically for art graduates who have completed their education in Fine Arts, Commercial or Applied Art or any equivalent course of study.
The course is a full time course spread across 12 months with various semesters focusing on the Pre production processes of Animation filmmaking. This course is power packed by workshops like puppetry, drawing, acting, film making, film review session etc. The course focuses on concepts and art of animation filmmaking. Emphasis is on the pre-production process.
The key learning points in this course would be the pre-production skills needed for animation filmmaking. The emphasis would be on animation styling, character design, layouts, storyboards, and technical processes involved in creating visual assets for animation.
Semesters:
· Foundation: 3 months
· Animation Film Making: 1 month
· Animation Film Design: 6 months
· Animation Film Pre Production: 2 months
Entry Criteria:
1) Art Portfolio consisting of sketches and drawings preferably life study (Could be college exercises)
2) Statement of Purpose (Essaying why the student wants to do animation)
3) Short Film (Animation or Live – optional)
4) Graphiti Entry Test (GET)