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B.A. (Film, Television and New Media Production) Concept of Post Production and CG Syllabus - Mumbai University

This is the SY BAFTNMP syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26. The first two years of this degree are on NEP; the third year is still on the University's earlier CBSGS scheme, and it is marked as such on its own pages.

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Vocational skill course · Semester 4 · SY BAFTNMP · 2 credits · 30 hours · Continuous Internal Assessment : 20 Marks External Written Examination: 30 Marks

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Syllabus for Concept of Post-Production and CG

Vocational skill course · Semester 4 · SY BAFTNMP · 2 credits · 30 hours · Continuous Internal Assessment : 20 Marks External Written Examination: 30 Marks

Course objectives

  • Understand the advanced concepts and techniques in 3D modeling, lighting, animation, and rendering using Maya.
  • Comprehend the role of After Effects in the post-production pipeline for VFX and motion design.
  • Analyze the integration of CG elements with live-action footage using advanced compositing techniques.

Course outcomes

  • Explain complex 3D animation workflows and pipeline structures used in industry projects.
  • Theoretically break down motion tracking, camera projection, and Chroma keying processes in After Effects.
  • Analyze VFX breakdowns of professional film/TV sequences for industry-standard practices.

Module 1: Advanced Computer Graphics in Maya

  • (10 Hours)
  • 1. Understanding Maya’s 3D Production Pipeline
  • 2. Advanced Modeling Techniques: Retopology, Sculpting, Boolean Workflow
  • 3. Advanced Texturing: UDIMs, Substance Workflow, Displacement Maps

Module 2: Visual Effects & Compositing

  • (10 Hours)
  • 1. Compositing Workflow Overview: Pre-Comp, Alpha Channels, Render Pass Integration
  • 2. Motion Tracking & Camera Tracking: Mocha AE, 3D Tracking
  • 3. Rotoscoping, Masking & Keying (Green/Blue Screen)

Module 3: Industry Pipeline, Case Studies & Post Production Management. 10 hours

  • 1. Full Pipeline: From Pre-viz to Final Output
  • 2. VFX Shot Planning, Storyboarding for VFX Integration
  • 3. Virtual Production

Text Books and Reference Books

  • 1. Digital Compositing for Film and Video – Steve Wright
  • 2. The Visual Effects Arsenal – Bill Byrne
  • 3. Autodesk Maya 2024: A Comprehensive Guide – Prof. Sham Tickoo
  • 1. The Art and Science of Digital Compositing – Ron Brinkmann
  • 2. After Effects Apprentice – Trish and Chris Meyer

Cut from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.A. (Film, Television and New Media Production), item 5.56 (N) of the Academic Council meeting of 20.05.2025 (NEP 2020), in force from 2025-26. Wording, module numbering and reading lists are as printed there.

The complete syllabus

This subject is cut from one of the University circulars below. Open the document if you want the whole thing rather than a single subject.

PDF BA FTNMP Sem I and II (2024-25) NEP NEP 2020 syllabus, in force from 2024-25 Read full PDF Read
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PDF BA FTNMP Sem I to VI (2017-18) CBSGS item 4.129 CBSGS syllabus, in force from 2017-18 Read full PDF Read
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