Description
Course Name: Certificate in 2D/3D Animation
Course Id: C2D3D/Q1001.
Eligibility: 10th Grade (High School) or Equivalent.
Objective: This course aims to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge and skills in creating 2D and 3D animations. It covers principles of animation, graphic design, modeling, texturing, rigging, rendering, and use of industry-standard animation software.
Duration: Three Months.
How to Enroll and Get Certified in Your Chosen Course:
Step 1: Choose the course you wish to get certified in.
Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.
Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.
Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.
Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and exam fee using one of the following methods:
Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.
Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.
Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.
Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
• A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of examination.
• A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 day of declaration of result.
Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.
Online Examination Detail:
Duration- 60 minutes.
No. of Questions- 30. (Multiple Choice Questions).
Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.
| Marking System: | ||||||
| S.No. | No. of Questions | Marks Each Question | Total Marks | |||
| 1 | 10 | 5 | 50 | |||
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 20 | |||
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 15 | |||
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 | |||
| 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | |||
| 30 | 100 | |||||
| How Students will be Graded: | ||||||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade | ||||
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) | ||||
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) | ||||
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) | ||||
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) | ||||
| 5 | 51-60 | C (Average) | ||||
| 6 | 40-50 | P (Pass) | ||||
| 7 | 0-40 | F (Fail) | ||||
Key Benefits of Certification- Earning a professional certification not only validates your skills but also enhances your employability. Here are the major benefits you gain:
Practical, Job-Ready Skills – Our certifications are designed to equip you with real-world, hands-on skills that match current industry demands — helping you become employment-ready from day one.
Lifetime Validity – Your certification is valid for a lifetime — no renewals or expirations. It serves as a permanent proof of your skills and training.
Lifetime Certificate Verification – Employers and institutions can verify your certification anytime through a secure and reliable verification system — adding credibility to your qualifications.
Industry-Aligned Certification –All certifications are developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that what you learn is current, relevant, and aligned with market needs.
Preferred by Employers – Candidates from ISO-certified institutes are often prioritized by recruiters due to their exposure to standardized, high-quality training.
Free Job Assistance Based on Your Career Interests – Receive personalized job assistance and career guidance in your preferred domain, helping you land the right role faster.
Syllabus:-
Introduction to Animation: History and evolution of animation, Principles of animation, Difference between 2D and 3D animation, Introduction to animation industry and career paths, Understanding animation pipelines, Basics of frame-by-frame animation, Importance of storytelling in animation, Role of animators in media and entertainment, Overview of animation software, Ethics and responsibilities in animation.
Fundamentals of 2D Animation: Basics of 2D animation, Understanding keyframes and in-betweenane, Timing and spacing in animation, Squash and stretch techniques, Character animation basics, Lip-sync and facial expressions, Storyboarding techniques, Digital 2D animation workflow, Use of layers in 2D animation, Exporting 2D animations.
Software for 2D Animation: Introduction to Adobe Animate, Understanding Toon Boom Harmony, Working with Krita for 2D animation, Using After Effects for motion graphics, Basics of Photoshop in animation, Importing and exporting assets, Layer-based animation techniques, Puppet animation in Adobe Character Animator, Creating GIFs and short animations, Industry applications of 2D animation software.
Introduction to 3D Animation: Understanding 3D space and coordinates, Basics of 3D modeling, Introduction to rigging and skinning, Principles of 3D animation, Understanding 3D lighting and texturing, Basics of rendering, Importance of physics in animation, Key differences between 2D and 3D animation, Understanding animation curves, Introduction to animation production pipeline.
3D Modeling & Texturing: Basics of polygon modeling, Understanding NURBS and subdivision surfaces, UV mapping and unwrapping, Texturing and shading techniques, Introduction to material nodes, Procedural texturing, Using PBR (Physically Based Rendering) materials, Exporting models for game engines, Sculpting basics in Blender/ZBrush, Best practices for 3D asset creation.
Rigging & Character Animation: Introduction to rigging, Basics of skeletons and bones, Creating and binding character rigs, IK vs. FK rigging techniques, Skinning and weight painting, Facial rigging and blend shapes, Animating character movement, Walk cycle and run cycle animation, Lip-sync animation techniques, Best practices for character rigging.
Job Opportunities after Certificate in 2D/3D Animation
After successful completion of the Certificate in 2D/3D Animation program, graduates develop strong creative and technical skills in character animation, motion graphics, 3D modeling, texturing, rendering, and visual storytelling. These skills are widely used in industries such as media, entertainment, gaming, advertising, education, architecture, and digital content creation.
Top Roles: 2D Animator, 3D Animator, Character Animator, Motion Graphics Designer, 3D Modeler, Texturing & Lighting Artist, VFX Artist, Game Animator, E-learning Animator, Video Content Creator, Animation Assistant
Key Skills: 2D animation techniques, 3D modeling and sculpting, character rigging, keyframe animation, motion graphics, storyboarding, lighting and rendering, visual effects (VFX), compositing, camera movement, basic scripting (Python/expressions), creativity and visual storytelling
Salary Range (India):
• Entry-level: ₹2–4.5 LPA
• Mid-level: ₹4.5–8 LPA
• Senior-level: ₹8–15+ LPA
Scope: Opportunities exist in animation studios, film and television production houses, gaming companies, advertising agencies, e-learning platforms, architecture and interior visualization firms, digital marketing agencies, and freelance creative markets. With experience and specialization in areas like VFX, 3D animation, or game design, professionals can grow into roles such as Senior Animator, VFX Supervisor, Animation Director, Game Designer, and Creative Lead.
