What is the eligiiblity criteria for VFX course? What are its admission procedure? Which are the best colleges offering the same?

Mayank, VFX is a field of applying your design knowledge to create pleasing effects to highlight and progress the story. So typically a VFX person either comes from animation or film making. The lower end staff comes from graphics. Now, ideally a Course in either Animation or Film Making would qualify you to then take VFX as a specialization and also ensure that you stand on firm ground. Do not focus on what the certification is called, but search more on the learnings from the course. Something like VFX Pro at Arena or similar specialized course from elsewhere can be good. Only check if the faculty is of that level. Placement in VFX is better in South India because of Multiple regional film industries. It could be good in Hyderabad and Chennai besides the usual options in Mumbai which supports the Hindi as well as north region film industries. Technical Director is the best post for a VFX Artist. And low end are Rotoscoping and Wireframe removal artists. Alternatively, like in Programming where after BCA you go for MCA to be accomplished, you may like to pick up superior skills to enter the industry. I would suggest VFX Pro (with Nuke and Houdini). Unfortunately there are very few Houdini trainers in India. and that is also an opportunity for you since when you become one of the first few people trained in Houdini you can break the industry. And finding a job is easy since at least a huge number of houdini trainers are required and you can also become a trainer before moving into the industry - that is how most of the first movers gain a foothold. Arena Chandigarh 17 definitely has a Houdini Trainer right now since he trained in England and did nis Masters in VFX from Bournemoth University covering a similar course program. So if you can move to chandigarh to learn, you can make use of this wonderful opportunity. Wish you the best for your career. Remember, your Career is a resultant of your knowledge combined with your passion and expression ability. If you like this answer you may select it as best answer or press like.

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Mayank, Like most of the people, I could tell you that XYZ is one of the best and go read online about it. I could tell you to search the youtube for 'best vfx faculty' or 'best vfx institute'. However these are only some of the methods of shortlisting. There is no such authentic one list of institutes that i can give you. All institute branches have same curriculum, like all states in India follow the same constitution. By same comparison all state progress differently and after a certain time the gap becomes huge. You could do well to create a list of places you may want to learn at, whether they are in your city or not. Then go to their websites and research about them, and even call them and talk to them. Try their website for more details. Typically go for a school which offers all the information including faculty on their website. Now shortlist some you want to visit. Do not hesitate to travel - this is about your life and career. After visiting those take a decision for yourself. Even if you have to travel to timbuctoo or chandigarh for that matter, it is important for your life, so do it. Here is an article by Arena Chandigarh Centre Head on Shiksha website, about how to select the right college to help you in your research <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/questions-to-ask-before-you-pick-an-animation-college-article-4699-1" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>https://www.shiksha.com/questions-to-ask-before-you-pick-an-animation-college-article-4699-1</a>. And now about your preparation for this career You may also like to read this about the kind of preparation the best students put into design <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://bit.ly/1ddUSi8" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>http://bit.ly/1ddUSi8</a>. Also, it does not matter if it is a degree or a diploma but the quality and atmosphere of the institution must be good. Wish you the best for your career. Remember, your Career is a resultant of your knowledge combined with your passion and expression ability. If you like this answer you may select it as best answer or press like.

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To do a vfx multimedia cource ,u need to be 10+2 passed ,u can try pearl ,tgc they are good designing institutes in Delhi

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Hello Mayank,If you are creative enough then Vfx is the right field for you.Most of the use of vfx is done in film industry.So when you will complete the course you will get job in the film industry most probably.The procedure for admission is very simple.First of all you will have to take look around you at the animation centres present.Choose the best one and go for career counselling.Do keep that in mind that the institution can assure with the placement after or during your course.The eligibility criteria is that minimum qualification should be class 10th or above.This is very interesting field and will help you to make a bright future ahead.Some of the best institutions which i can refer you are:-

The user recommends following institutes
The Indian Institute of Digital Art and Animation
Arena Animation, Mohali
Picasso International Animation – VFX – Gaming College

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