ZICA Prayagraj | Pratapgarh | India | Kaushambi | Mirzapur

Professional Short Programmes

Practical, industry-aligned short programmes with hands-on projects and software training.

BLENDER — 10 Months

The Blender programme covers a comprehensive range of topics essential for 3D modelling and animation. Students progress from interface and mesh modelling fundamentals to advanced workflows such as UV mapping, Boolean operations, particle systems, dynamics and non-linear animation.
Core Modules
  • Interface and modelling
  • Unwrap and texture
  • Materials
  • Lighting and rendering
  • Rigging
  • Dynamics and FX
  • Animation
Emerging Student Profile
This programme caters to aspiring 3D artists and animators seeking a comprehensive understanding of Blender capabilities. Suitable for beginners and intermediate students, graduates will be equipped to create diverse digital content, from modelling to animation and final renders.

GRAPHIC DESIGN — 6 Months

Graphic Design is a practical 6-month course teaching foundational design principles, digital illustration and layout. Through studio projects and tool-based training, students learn to craft branding, packaging and promotional design using industry-standard software.
Core Modules
  • Digital illustrations — part 1
  • Computer graphics
  • Digital illustrations — part 2
  • Layout design
Software
Illustrator Photoshop CorelDRAW InDesign
Emerging Student Profile
Certified students will emerge as creative and skilled graphic designers, ready to contribute to branding, packaging and digital illustration projects.

MOTION GRAPHICS & EDITING — 4 Months

This 4-month course equips students with the practical skills required for motion design and editorial workflows. From editing aesthetics and postproduction to motion animation, colour grading and audio work.
Core Modules
  • Overview of editing and postproduction process
  • Aesthetics of editing and the role of an editor
  • Computer graphics
  • Video and audio editing
  • Colour correction and grading
  • Working with effects and motion
  • Speed control and time remapping
  • Keying and background replacement
  • Motion graphics animation
  • Particle systems and simulations
Software
Photoshop Premiere Audition After Effects
Emerging Student Profile
Graduates will become proficient motion graphic designers and video editors, able to work across the editing pipeline with technical confidence and creative problem-solving skills.

DIGITAL MARKETING — 6 Months

Digital Marketing is a 6-month programme covering SEO, social media, paid search, email automation, conversion optimisation and AI tools.
Core Modules
  • Introduction to digital marketing
  • Social media marketing and platforms
  • Website and Google Suite
  • Search and paid advertising
  • Email, automation, and CRO
  • Specialised marketing channels
  • Business strategy and planning
  • AI tools in digital marketing
  • Advanced content and optimisation
Software
Google Suite HubSpot CRM Photoshop Canva
Emerging Student Profile
Certified professionals will be ready to plan, execute and optimise digital marketing initiatives — equipped with data-driven skills and content strategy know-how.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & ANIMATION — 6 Months

This specialised 6-month course covers architectural principles, 2D drafting, 3D modelling, lighting, materials, rendering and animation.
Core Modules
  • Introduction to Architectural Design
  • Computer graphics
  • 2D drafting using AutoCAD
  • 3D modelling and animation
  • Lighting and materials
  • Rendering techniques
  • Video and audio editing
Software
Photoshop AutoCAD 3ds Max V-Ray Premiere Audition
Emerging Student Profile
Graduates will emerge as skilled architectural visualisers capable of delivering production-ready renders and animated walkthroughs for architecture and design practices.
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