Course Detail
2D Animations
This is a comprehensive certificate program that deals with all the important aspects of 2D, 3D & Visual Effects. The student begins with learning all the creative development exercises with manual and digital 2D animation processes. The second module starts with all the basic elements of 3D digital art which in the later module progresses into advanced 3D Digital art and character animation. The remaining modules of the program deal with different aspects of Dynamics, tracking, and advanced Visual effects which are generally used in production studios.


Professional Program In 2D Animation (12 Months)
Learn From Professionals
This program has been developed based on the current requirement of 2D Animators in the world. The prerequisite for the program is good drawing skills. Student will learn all the aspects of 2D Animation film making from Pre-production, Production and Post production. Student will initially learn fundamental of Art and design by manual drawing and then they will learn character design, background painting, character animation, audio and video editing by using advance digital tools.
Become A Professional Artist
A well laid out assessment procedure ensures the students’ acceptability as distinguished professionals in the world of Animation. ZICA’s placement cell provides placement assistance to all ZICA students across the country. ZICA training academy is equipped with high-end animation tools, 2D animation facilities, 3D software, Visual FX Labs and Imaging Technologies.
Be Industry Ready
Students walk away with a rich portfolio comprising of best Digital paint, Matte paint, Character design, 2D digital Animation portfolio. This portfolio will be a gateway to join the animation industry.
Program Highlights
- Increase design and visualization skills
- Learn complete 2D Production Pipeline
- Continuous evaluation through competitions and activities
- Placement support
Module 01: Fundamental Of Arts, Design And Computer Graphics (6 Months)
- Preface
- Principle of Design
- Sketching
- Still life
- Cartoon Drawing
- Digital illustration
- Computer Graphics
- Human Figure Study
- Anatomy study
- Animal Study (Skeleton)
- Perspective Study
- Colour Theory
- Story
- Character design
- Master Layout Design
- Layout & Background
Module 02: 2D Digital Animations (6 Months)
- Video Editing
- Audio Editing
- Storyboard
- Animatic
- Stopmotion
- Digital 2D Animation
- Acting for Animation
- Bio-Mechanics / Organic Animation (Digital)
- Special effects (Digital)
Career Avenues
After successful completion of the said program, a student is eligible for following job categories.
- Pre-production artist
- Character designer
- Storyboard artist
- Layout / background artist
- Art director
- 2D Animator
- Visualizers
Frequently Asked Questions

Are drawing skills compulsory for doing the Animation program?
For 2D animation drawing skills is a must. If you are more interested in the 3D animation, then you will suffice without drawing.
Which course I should prefer after Grade 12th?
After 12th you should opt for a career-oriented program. The duration of the program should be 2 years or more.
What type of Courses available at ZICA? What is the difference between 1 Year & 2 Year Program?
ZICA has programs from 2D animation, 3D animation, Visual Effects, Graphic design, Web design, Interior design, Fashion Design etc. The duration of the program varies from 3 months to 3 years.
Two-to-three-year programs are career oriented and comprehensive programs for 10