Course Structure
first cycle / foundation
Immersion, Consolidation, Transition
second cycle / advanced
Specialisation, Professionalisation
Objectives
- Ingraining artistic knowledge
- Developing visual sensibility and critical reasoning
- Exploring different approaches in drawing, modeling, and communication design
- Mastering traditional and digital tools to produce stills and moving images
- Acquiring work methodology
- Understanding the complete production sequence of a film
Year 1 Immersion
Artistic Initiation
drawing, colour, composition, typography, visual communication
Technical Initiation
fundamentals of animation, photography, video editing, 2D graphics
Analytical Initiation
anatomical drawing, modeling, perspective drawing
General Culture
artistic culture, film and art appreciation, languages
Year 2 Consolidation
Artistic Initiation
drawing, colour, composition, typography, visual communication
Technical Initiation
fundamentals of animation, photography, video editing, 2D graphics
Initiation Into 2D Animation
experimental 2D animation, direction of an animated sequence
Analytical Initiation
anatomical drawing, modeling, perspective drawing
General Culture
artistic culture, film and art appreciation, languages
Year 3 Transition
3D Graphics
3D modeling, texturing, animation and compositing
Artistic Direction
definining a coherent visual look for 3D still images and animated sequences
Experimentation
using CGI
Internship
2-month professional experience in an animation studio
Objectives
- Enhance 3D, creative and management skills
- Specialise along three orientations
- Apply competencies and acquire experience through international quality short film projects
Year 4 Specialisation and Enhancement
Orientations
Filmmaking and Art Direction
direction, artistic direction, scriptwriting, advanced editing and layout
Animation
3D animation, motion capture
Technical Direction
simulation (particles, cloth, fluids...), rigging, scripting
Core Skills
Advanced 3D Skills
modeling, basic rigging, rendering, compositing
Advanced Creative Skills
layout, sound design, artwork and character design
Management Skills
production, scheduling, team supervision
Year 5 Professionalisation
Internship
2-month professional experience in an animation studio
Production of the Graduation Film in a Team
Work in a studio-like environment, closely monitored by professionals.
The project marks the culmination of the complete curriculum. It is an opportunity to implement the acquired organisational, methodological and technical competencies.
The film is presented before a jury comprising of experts from the industry
Course Structure
Certification
On successful completion of the course, students get awarded the Level 1 Digital Director Certificate, Ratified by the French Government
Course Structure
Internship
During the course of the studies, two to three month internships are required. One at the end of 1st year Advanced, and one at the end of 2nd year Advanced. The internships take place during the summer break from May to the end of August.
Course Structure
Master class
Aside from developing the students' core skills needed to become successful digital directors,
DSK Supinfocom brings to India every year international experts to conduct masterclasses or
lectures on advanced subjects. These events contribute to enrich and sharpen the students'
skills while greatly broadening their horizons.
The lectures offered have included topics such as Acting for Animators, Stereoscopic Filmmaking,
Sound Design for Animation, Animatronics and Puppetry, Stop Motion for Advertising...
to name but a few.
Some of the speakers who came to DSK Supinfocom so far include:
Max Howard
Max Howard has been the vice president of Disney Feature animation as well as the president of Warner
Brothers Animation. He provides lectures and workshops on the art of storytelling and pitching, design and
production for the feature animation industry. He shared his expertise and experience with students in 2011.
Ed Hooks
Ed Hooks is a member of Screen Actors Guild, AFTRA and Actors Equity Association. He has been a professional
actor for more than thirty years, appearing in over one hundred television shows. He gave an excellent masterclass
in Acting for Animators at DSK Supinfocom in 2011.
Shelley Page
Shelley Page is Head of International Outreach at Dreamworks Animation and is a frequent visitor of the campus.
Always scouting for new talent, she's showcasing brilliant work from around the world and shares her vast
knowledge with students.
