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IPVAD - XR

Master next-gen design, 3D, VFX, XR, and AI with hands-on tools and build a portfolio to thrive as an industry-ready creator.

Course Duration 864Hours

Semesters 6

Softwares Covered 37

Powered Gen Ai

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM IN VISUAL ARTS, DESIGN & XR

IPVADXR is more than a course, it’s a future-ready launchpad for creators. With a strong focus on creative foundations, learners gain hands-on expertise across 20+ industry-leading tools, integrated Generative AI workflows, and an XR-ready curriculum. By combining portfolio-driven learning with creator economy mastery, IPVADXR bridges the gap between traditional design education and next-gen content creation, empowering students to thrive in design, 3D, VFX, XR, and AI as industry-ready professionals and independent creators.

The Learning Journey

Foundation to Specialization

Course Content

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 3
  • Semester 4
  • Semester 5
  • Semester 6
Advanced Graphic Design
Advanced Graphic Design
Digital Publishing
Digital Publishing
Product Mock-up for Advertising
Product Mock-up for Advertising
Concepts of UI and UX Design
Concepts of UI and UX Design
UI and UX Design
UI and UX Design
Gen AI for Imagery
Gen AI for Imagery
Branding Case Study
Branding Case Study
Essentials of Digital Design
Essentials of Digital Design
Digital Design
Digital Design
Web-Based Content Creation
Web-Based Content Creation
Vector Graphics & Illustrations
Vector Graphics & Illustrations
Basics of Motion Design
Basics of Motion Design
The Art of Video Editing
The Art of Video Editing
Essentials of Sound Editing
Essentials of Sound Editing
Gen AI for Video Production
Gen AI for Video Production
Fundamentals of Visual Design
Fundamentals of Visual Design
Introduction to 3D World
Introduction to 3D World
3D Design
3D Design
Introduction to Texturing
Introduction to Texturing
Fundamentals of CG Lighting
Fundamentals of CG Lighting
Lighting & Rendering in V-ray
Lighting & Rendering in V-ray
Hierarchy, Connections & Character Set-up
Hierarchy, Connections & Character Set-up
Introduction to 3D Animation
Introduction to 3D Animation
Dynamics & FX
Dynamics & FX
Introduction to Maya
Introduction to Maya
3D Modeling
3D Modeling
PBR Texturing
PBR Texturing
Advanced CG Lighting
Advanced CG Lighting
Prop & Character Setup
Prop & Character Setup
Lighting & Rendering in Arnold
Lighting & Rendering in Arnold
3D Animation
3D Animation
Particles, Dynamics & Advanced Effects with Bifrost
Particles, Dynamics & Advanced Effects with Bifrost
Hair Grooming with XGen
Hair Grooming with XGen
Digital Sculpting & Advanced CG Modeling
Digital Sculpting & Advanced CG Modeling
Cloth Simulation and FX
Cloth Simulation and FX
3D Photogrammetry Workflow
3D Photogrammetry Workflow
Visual Design for Games
Visual Design for Games
Game Level Design
Game Level Design
Unreal Engine for Content Creators
Unreal Engine for Content Creators
Design Thinking for Immersive Media
Design Thinking for Immersive Media
Introduction to Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality
Introduction to Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality
Introduction to Procedural FX
Introduction to Procedural FX
Introduction to Pyro and Fluids FX
Introduction to Pyro and Fluids FX
Introduction to Rotoscopy
Introduction to Rotoscopy
Camera Tracking and MatchMove
Camera Tracking and MatchMove
Advanced Compositing
Advanced Compositing
Video Editing and Color Grading
Video Editing and Color Grading
Creator Economy Essentials
Creator Economy Essentials
Semester 1
  • Hands on studio briefs, teams, deadlines, revisions, and approvals.
  • Use Gen AI for faster ideas, with ethical use and limits.
  • Build strong branding and logos, avoiding common mistakes.
  • Follow pro workflows: feedback, files, versions, and problem-solving.
  • Design for print, digital, social, and packaging using mockups.
Semester 2
  • N.A
Semester 3
  • 3D Pipeline: Mastering departmental workflows and deadlines.
  • Asset WOrkflow: Creating production-ready assets without errors.
  • Scene Optimization: Using proxies, LODs, and instancing for performance.
  • LookDev & Lighting: Cinematic lighting using practical references.
  • Animation: Transforming storyboards into shots with clear body mechanics.
Semester 4
  • Studio Workflow: Execute professional workflows from modeling to final texturing.
  • Asset Optimization: Build optimized, production-ready assets with clean topology.
  • VFX Integration: Master CG-to-plate matching through lighting and LookDev.
  • Performance Driven Animation : Create story-driven performances with precise body mechanics.
  • Gen AI Integration: Leverage Gen AI for rapid ideation and production optimization
Semester 5
  • N.A
Semester 6
  • Matchmoving: Tracking cameras and complex motion for production footage.
  • Plate Prep: Mastering high-level rotoscoping, clean-up, and keying.
  • FX Integration: Blending FX elements seamlessly into live-action shots.
  • Color Management: Using accurate LUTs and color space for CG compositing.
  • Career Ready: Building a professional showreel with technical breakdowns.
Module 1: Freelance Fundamentals & Gig Economy
  • Explore creative career pathways.
  • Identify strengths and niche.
  • Build job-ready portfolios.
  • Learn pricing and client skills.
  • Practice professional ethics.
Module 2: Studio Setup & Project Management
  • Set up a production-ready workspace.
  • Adopt the production workflow.
  • Master project management basics.
  • Work effectively in teams.
  • Develop a deadline-driven mindset.
Module 3: Project Pitch & Client Readiness
  • Decode creative briefs with ease.
  • Pitch creative projects with clarity
  • Confident presentation across pitches.
  • Professional feedback management.
  • Master portfolio presentation strategies.
Module 4: Personal Brand & Network Building
  • Build a strong professional identity.
  • Use online platforms strategically.
  • Professional Network building
  • Plan long-term career growth.
  • Master remote and hybrid teamwork.
Module 5: Entrepreneurship & Creator Mindset
  • Navigate the creator economy ecosystem.
  • Adopt a value-driven creative and business mindset.
  • Explore monetization and revenue frameworks.
  • Safeguard intellectual property and creative assets.
  • Manage finances for long-term sustainability.

Customize Your Career Track.

Pick Your Passion. Master Your Niche.

Elective Specializations

  • Modeling Texturing
  • Lighting
  • Animation
  • 3d Architecture Product Design
Art & Technical Aesthetics
Art & Technical Aesthetics
Inorganic Modeling
Inorganic Modeling
Stylised Character
Stylised Character
Realistic Character
Realistic Character
Low Poly Character for Games
Low Poly Character for Games
Digital Sculpting
Digital Sculpting
Fundamentals of CG Lighting
Fundamentals of CG Lighting
Design & Colour Theory
Design & Colour Theory
CG Lighting & Use of Shaders
CG Lighting & Use of Shaders
Lighting Environments
Lighting Environments
Advanced Shaders
Advanced Shaders
Production Tips & Tricks
Production Tips & Tricks
Animation Foundation
Animation Foundation
Character Animation & Body Dynamics
Character Animation & Body Dynamics
Basic Performance Animation
Basic Performance Animation
Advanced Performance Animation
Advanced Performance Animation
Fundamentals of Computer Aided Design
Fundamentals of Computer Aided Design
3D Architectural & Event Design
3D Architectural & Event Design
Event & Stall Design Visualization
Event & Stall Design Visualization
Advanced 3D Visualisation
Advanced 3D Visualisation
Real-Time 3D Visualisation
Real-Time 3D Visualisation
3D Product Design & Visualisation
3D Product Design & Visualisation

Your Skills. Your Future.

Step Into the Industry with Confidence.

Software Covered

Autodesk Maya
Autodesk Maya
Autodesk® 3ds Max®
Autodesk® 3ds Max®
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Quixel Mixer
Quixel Mixer
Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Stager
Adobe Stager
Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition
V-Ray
V-Ray
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Marvellous Designer
Marvellous Designer
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Adobe Sampler
Adobe Sampler
Storyboader
Storyboader
ChatGPT
ChatGPT
Deepseek
Deepseek
Leonardo AI
Leonardo AI
Midjourney
Midjourney
Sora
Sora
Runway ML
Runway ML
ElevenLabs
ElevenLabs
Suno AI
Suno AI

Your Skills. Your Future.

Step Into the Industry with Confidence.

Career Options

3D Modelling Artist
3D Modelling Artist
Texturing Artist
Texturing Artist
Lighting Artist
Lighting Artist
3D Animator
3D Animator
Rigging Artist
Rigging Artist
3D Generalist
3D Generalist
Game Asset Artist
Game Asset Artist
Environment Artist
Environment Artist
Pre-visualization Artist
Pre-visualization Artist
Al Concept Artist
Al Concept Artist

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