Diploma in Digital Design
by AAFT (Asian Academy of Film & Television)New Delhi, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata |
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| Eligibility: (Pre-requisites) | Pass in 10+2 of a recognized board of examination. |
| Medium of instruction: | English |
Digital Design students learn to design pieces that are both compelling and have purpose. Using live video, Flash, animation, and print, students create client-driven projects including TV commercials, branding guides, children’s books, music videos and websites.
Overview: 75% practical training, 25% theoretical inputs
Award: Diploma by Asian Academy of Film and Television
Syllabus
Term 1
History and Appreciation of Art
A series of lecture studies and discussions exploring artistic movements of the 20th Century, from the English Arts and Crafts Movement through to the Post Modernist 80s and 90s and beyond. Learn how sociological and political circumstances influence all major visual design epochs- field trips
Storyboarding
Storyboarding is the visual format of a story idea presented and followed throughout the animation and/or film process. Learn to express ideas visually using proper film terminology, labeling, and presentation. Study basic storytelling principles and learn to illustrate camera angles through drawing, composition, and perspective in order to create mood and emotion.
Visual Communication 1
Visual Communication is the art of presenting complex information or concepts in a visually engaging manner. Build creative and innovative solutions to information design problems through conceptual development, structure and delivery of messaging, typographical layout, and image creation.
2D Graphics
Discover digital imaging for print and web publishing, using both Adobe Photoshop and Corel draw. Practice photo-retouching, color correcting, blending and compositing images, applying filters and adding text to an image.
Web Authoring
Cover fundamental topics in HTML and web publishing. Gain an understanding of tags, browser quirks and differences, and the importance of coding to standards of accessibility and browser compatibility.
Project Management
The design world is largely team-driven. Develop the tools to work as an effective member of project teams, including team building, effective professional communication skills, and time management.
Term 2
Contemporary Design – screenings, seminars & guest lectures
Animated movies and advertisement screenings followed by group discussions.
3D Graphics (I)
Learn the fundamentals of creating graphics in 3D space, including modeling, animation, lighting, and rendering using a professional 3D software solution,
Flash Development (I)
Gain the core Macromedia Flash techniques needed to deliver exciting interactive projects using animation, and other technologies. Apply these skills by researching a particular news event and creating a piece of interactive presentation built in Flash that enables the user to gain a deeper understanding of the subject than would be possible with a simple news story.
Motion Design (I)
Motion design marries graphics art and video production, and can be found in title sequences, advertising, info-graphics, and music videos. Discover the industry standard techniques of pre-production, cameras and lighting, location sound procedures, sound effects, and the basics of ADR and voice-over recording. Create a product commercial and a short narrative using Adobe's Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Motion Design (II)
Focus on broadcast standard Motion Graphics development in audio and video by pitching a media project, producing a plot diagram and shot list, and gaining hands-on skills in camera operations, lighting instruments, lighting techniques, and blue/green screen production. Create a live video with composites of CG graphics, as well as a character animation with sound. Acting for animation.
Term 3
3D Graphics (II) & Game Design
Take the skills learned in 3D Graphics 1 and put them to use by crafting detailed and realistic products and putting graphics in motion.
Flash Development (II)
Move beyond the desktop and learn how to use mobile technology to solve problems. Topics include connecting to web services, creating a development plan, and scripting.
Branding
An effective branding strategy can mean the difference between the success or failure of even the most useful products and services. Learn techniques such as the creation of style guides and logos, and develop an understanding of brand conceptualization, integrity, and implementation.
Commercial Production (compositing)
An introduction to the After Effects 3D layer mode. Work your 2D graphics with cameras and lights inside a true 3D environment, learn how to work with compositions of different sizes, and understand the ways of integrating footage between Premiere and AE. Learn to use typography, graphic elements, photography and/or video, and rhythm and timing to create integrated high-quality animations. Develop and produce professional quality info-graphics and a title sequence for a film.
Term 4
Advanced 2D Graphics (Elective)
Learn advanced tools and techniques to create professional design assets, as well as workflows to make work faster and more efficient.
Advanced 3D Graphics (Elective)
Use 3D software to enhance techniques and workflows in creating professional assets, with a focus on workflows which apply to designers rather than traditional 3D artists or animators. Course includes mentored lab time to address key questions on problem-solving for 3D assets in students' final projects.
Advanced Compositing (Elective)
Build on skills in creating realistic FX learned in Motion Design 2 and Commercial Production 3 by exploring advanced filters in compositing techniques, including particle synthesis FX such as Radio waves, Wave World and Particle Playground. Experiment with 3D space and light, 3D camera and camera data, expression controls, and math functions.
Advanced Editing (Elective)
Program Benefits
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Career prospects for 1 year diploma programs
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Creative Director
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Graphic Designer
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3D artist
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2D artist
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Web Designer
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Compositor
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Editor
for any of the following industries:
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Animation Studios
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Film industry
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Advertising agencies
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Television industry
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Websites
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News channels
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Corporate World
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Interior design & architectural firm
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Print Media
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VFX & special effects industry
AAFT offer courses in various fields of film and TV industry ranging from production, direction, video and audio editing, acting etc. We cover the minute details of each trade with the help renowned professionals from the respective fields.
| Classroom - Regular | ||||
| When | Duration | Where | Remarks | Price |
| Not Specified |
12 Months |
All Venues | Not Specified | Price On Request |
New Delhi, Noida (Studio):- Marwah Studios Complex -1, An Island Of Excellence Film City Sector-16A Noida, New Delhi - 201301, Delhi, India
Delhi NCR, Noida (Branch):- Plot A-2 , Sector 125 Noida, Delhi NCR - 201303, Delhi, India
Mumbai, Andheri West (Branch):- Marwah Studios Resource Center - 1 Level 3, Neo Vikram New Link Road Andheri West, Mumbai - 400058, Maharashtra, India
Kolkata, 71 Park Street (Branch):- Marwah Studios Resource Center - II Center Park Plaza 71 Park Street, Kolkata - 700016, West Bengal, India
New Delhi, Noida (Branch):- FC-14/15, Film City, Sector-16A Noida, New Delhi, Delhi, India
AAFT (Asian Academy of Film & Television)
We have always believed that a film school should take a holistic and realistic approach in its teaching. By holistic we mean that film school training should not be limited to only classrooms and lectures on theories and techniques. Therefore, at AAFT we have adopted a comprehensive training method with equal importance on the practical training of film making and acting.
Believing that training and skill building are quite essential in the field of visual media, Asian Academy of Film & TV, has been imparting education and training in the art & craft of film making in television presentation since 1993.
The academy was planned as an alternative to formal film schools and has since come a long way making a unique place for itself amongst the best global centers of education of its kind. Growing to be certified as the first ISO 9001:2000 film school in this part of the world in less than a decade since its inception, the Academy was also approved as an international level training center by the 125 year old City & Guilds of the United Kingdom in the year 2002.
Students with varied background, experience and culture are selected for admission to the academy for their talent and enthusiasm. Although students spend most of their time on the projects, the education and training imparted at AAFT is more than just a craft model.
Education and training for various courses are provided by expert media practitioners supplemented by visiting guest lecturers who are leading exponents of their specialized skills in the practical craft of film & television production.
The Academy has also done pioneering work of generating training a world class material in the form of books and video recordings on the various techniques of film and television production both for the benefit of its students and the practicing film and television professionals. The Documentation Center of the academy has produced a number of books on the art & screen presentation.
The academy is affiliated to the International Film & Television Research Center which aims at raising professional standards of films and television presentations. Film and Television personalities from all over the world are often the guest of the Research Center. AAFT is also affiliated to International Film & Television club.
Festivals of Israel, Japanese, Croatian, Norwegian and Russian films have already been organized by the Club in the past. Students of the academy greatly benefit from the activities of both these organizations.
