Industry-ready courses in Animation, VFX & Game Design with placement support
Turn Your Passion into a Creative Career
Animation – Professional Career Development Program in 3D Animation Visual Effects
Step into high-end VFX production with compositing, motion tracking, rotoscopy, CGI, simulations and virtual cinematography.
Game Development – Professional Career Development Program in Game Art & Design
Learn modeling, texturing, sculpting, animation and real-time integration using Unreal Engine & Unity.
VFX – Professional Development Program in Film Making Visual Effects
Build strong drawing and visual art skills with a focus on storytelling, Film Art and Creative Direction.
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Discover the artistry and technical brilliance of our students’ work. From concept to final render, these showreels showcase what true creative learning looks like.
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Where Big Brands Meet Skilled ZEE Students, 2500+ Students Placed | some of the leading studios & companies hiring our students: Red Chillies, DNEG, Amazon | Govt Recognized
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Discover professional courses in Animation, VFX, Game Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Digital Marketing and Photography. Build your creative career with industry exposure, studio visits and placement assistance.
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Zee Student Success Stories | Velachery
Our Students, Our Pride!
RAISA, ZEE STUDENT
I completed my AD3D EDGE PLUS and gained confidence through real film, video and animation projects with faculty guidance and support.
EBE, ZEE STUDENT
I completed my VFX Plus course and was successfully placed at Williams Lea through strong mentoring and placement support.
IMSU, ZEE STUDENT
The placement support and learning environment helped me achieve the career path I always wanted. I highly recommend this journey.
Zee Academy Velachery Students Shine at IGDC 2025
Our talented students proudly represented ZICA Velachery as official delegates at India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) 2025, India’s premier gaming & VFX event held at Chennai Trade Centre.
Raisa Shakeel
Delegate – IGDC 2025
Imsujungla Jamir
Delegate – IGDC 2025
Niranjan V
Delegate – IGDC 2025
Sala Naveena
Delegate – IGDC 2025
Highlights From IGDC 2025
Zee Institute of Creative Art Trains You in the Complete Game Design & Development Pipeline
The gaming industry is evolving rapidly. Zica’s Game Design & Development program prepares you with real-world skills in concept design, 3D game art, UI/UX, animation, level design and real-time engines — with hands-on projects and Android, iOS, PC & console-ready outputs.
GDD Game Development Documentation
GDD is the blueprint of a game. It captures the complete vision of gameplay, mechanics, characters, UI and production milestones.
Characters & Environment Creation
Design and model optimized 3D characters, props and environments for real-time game engines.
Grey Boxing
Plan structure and gameplay flow before decorative environment assembly.
Gameplay Animation
Animate characters and transitions with strong player responsiveness.
Game Logic, FX & Interactions
Build physics, UI, effects and player interactions using industry-standard engines.
Testing, Build & Deployment
Optimize performance and export final builds for mobile, PC and console platforms.
Thinking About a Career in Game Development?
Talk to our mentor and explore how you can enter the gaming industry with confidence.
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Zee institute trains you in the entire process of animation filmmaking
The Advanced Animation course at ZICA trains you in the entire process of animation filmmaking, pre-production, production and post-production. You will get trained on the latest animation software and become a master at understanding new-age production workflow. Learn the complete studio pipeline — from story idea to final render — with practical projects and showreel-ready outputs.
Concept & Storyboarding
Build the story, shots and camera plan so every scene is clear before production begins.
Character Design & Modeling
Turn sketches into 3D assets with clean topology and production-ready quality.
Rigging & Layout
Create skeletons and controls for posing, acting and camera blocking.
Animation
Bring characters to life using timing, spacing and performance.
Shots & Polish
Finalize expressions, lip sync, action & reaction and camera storytelling.
Compositing & Final Output
Final touch, render, export and presentation for showreels.
Still thinking about Animation? Talk to Our Mentor today.
Join professional training with guided projects and industry-standard workflow.
ABOUT ZEE INSTITUTE OF CREATIVE ART
ZICA & ZIMA are preferred partners for placements, internships and studio visits at Zee Media. Through this association, students gain industry exposure, hands-on experience and career opportunities within the dynamic media landscape of Zee Media Corporation Limited. We look forward to nurturing talent and shaping the future of the creative and media industry together.
Our ZICA Students at the FICCI Industry Exposure Event
Our ZICA students have actively participated in three major industry exposure experiences every year —
1. the IGDC 2025 Gaming Event,
2. a professional company visit this year to BOT VFX, and
3. the FICCI Industry Exposure Forum.
What is FICCI?
FICCI Animation Events & Initiatives:
• FICCI FRAMES: Asia’s largest convention for the Media & Entertainment sector, serving as a global platform for dialogue, innovation and investment in creative industries including animation.
• FICCI BAF Awards (Broadcast, Animation & VFX Awards): Recognizes outstanding achievements by students and professionals in animation, VFX, gaming, comics and XR.
• Create in India Challenge: Encourages emerging talent, entrepreneurship and content innovation in the AVGC-XR ecosystem.
• National Centre of Excellence for AVGC-XR: FICCI played a catalytic role in establishing this centre in Mumbai, supporting skilling and policy development.
• Global Forums: Representation at international events such as the Cannes Film Festival through Bharat Pavilion, promoting India’s creative sector worldwide.
Skill Enhancement Training Programmes, Get placed at Red Chillies, DNEG, Amazon.. Get trained in 6 Months as a 3D Artist / VFX Artist – Rs. 25K + Starting Salary.
By Industry. For Industry
MAYA – 3D Animation
Get Placed as a 3D Professional in just 6 months with assured placement support.
Master the Art of 3D Animation Digital Film Making.
7 Months Short Term Course + EMI Option Available.
Learn Six Modules of 3D Animation production process.
Professional Program in Visual Effects
Get Placed as a VFX Professional in just 12 months with assured placement support.
Compositing is the backbone of visual effects, blending multiple elements into seamless visuals.
Hands-on training in keying, rotoscopy, tracking, and match moving.
Professional Program in Game Art & Design
COURSE DURATION: 296 HRS (12 Months).
Learn Unreal Engine game art pipelines and real-time integration.
EMI Option Available. 100% Placement Support.
Premium Programs
Shaping VFX Line Producers, Game Development TDs & Creative Directors
Elite, future-facing programs designed for leadership roles in VFX, Gaming, and Digital Content.
Focused on production pipelines, AI-driven workflows, studio management & creative direction.
Professional Hyper Realistic Character Modeling Training in Chennai
Learn skull accuracy, facial planes, likeness, eyelids, lips, ears and clean topology for rig-ready production results. Build studio-quality digital humans with industry workflow and portfolio-ready presentation standards.
1. Realistic Head Anatomy
Skull landmarks, facial planes, eyelids, lips and ears — studied step by step for realistic forms.
2. Clean Topology for Rigging
Learn deformation-friendly edge flow built for expressions, animation and production rigs.
3. Sculpting for Likeness
Master fine forms, asymmetry, age cues and likeness refinement for believable realism.
4. Portfolio Quality Checks
Topology validation, anatomy review, lighting balance, rendering and final production QA.
5. Final Studio Presentation
Create presentation-ready renders, turntables and professional portfolio submissions.
Beyond Theoretical and Classroom Knowledge
In today’s fast-evolving professional landscape, theoretical knowledge alone isn’t enough. Students need direct engagement with industry professionals, hands-on insights, and practical skills refined to industry standards.This programme enables students to learn directly from production houses and industry professionals, helping them transition from freshers to junior-level professionals. It also offers an opportunity to earn while learning by working on live projects.
Transformative Student Benefits
Hands-On Industry Experience
Direct engagement with real production environments and workflows.
Advanced Tools and Pipeline
Learn production pipelines and cutting-edge tools directly from industry experts.
Live Project Opportunities
Work on live Bollywood and Hollywood projects alongside professional teams.
Advanced Industry Portfolio
Students get the opportunity to build an industry-standard portfolio through live project work.
Networking
Build a strong industry network that supports long-term career growth.
Guaranteed Paid Internship
Minimum two-month internship with performance-linked compensation.
Star Placement Opportunity
Opportunity for direct payroll placement with an appointment letter, industry experience letter, and a ZICA certificate.
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