BVA In Cinematic Visual Effects

Course Overview :

Visual Effects has been an inevitable part of cinema over the last 30 years. Now it has become the magic behind modern cinema—transforming imagination into breathtaking reality. From Hollywood blockbusters to streaming epics, VFX artists shape the future of storytelling, blending artistry with cutting-edge technology.

At Ahalia School of Media Studies & Future Technologies (ASOMSAFT), the BVA in Cinematic Visual Effects is India’s first residential, UGC-recognized one of a kind Unique degree program dedicated entirely to VFX. Designed with industry leaders, this program goes beyond software training—it nurtures creative visionaries with mastery in filmmaking, digital artistry, and real-time VFX pipelines. Dream in CGI, Graduate as a pioneer—where every frame you craft redefines the future of visual storytelling.

What makes this program unique?

• India’s First Dedicated BVA in Visual Effects – A UGC-recognized degree blending art, technology, and filmmaking.
• Residential Program with 24/7 Lab Access – Providing an immersive learning possibility in a green campus with unlimited practice time.
• 70% Practical, 30% Theory – Hands-on training in industry-standard tools without simply providing software training, but giving an insight to the tools to create visuals of imagination and support on ‘learning by doing’ concept .
• On-the-Job Training (OJT) – Apart from the semester end job oriented projects till the 6th semester, the 4th-year provides internships and live projects with studios.
• Filmmaking + VFX Fusion – Learn cinematic storytelling alongside advanced compositing, motion capture, and virtual production.
• Global Curriculum – Covers AI in VFX, real-time rendering, in-camera effects, and game-engine workflows.

What You’ll Learn?

Over the four years, students are guided to master every stage of VFX production :

Core Skills

• Cinematic Storytelling – Framing, lighting, and visual language understanding the script and visualising from it.
• Digital Asset Creation – 3D modeling, texturing, 3D asset and environment design.
• Compositing & FX – Green screen, rotoscoping, compositing, tracking and matchmoving,particle simulations, and fluid dynamics.
• Motion Graphics & Animation – Title sequences, dynamic typography, and character animation.
• Virtual Production & Real-Time VFX – Unreal Engine, LED volumes, and motion capture.
• AI for VFX – Leveraging AI tools for faster, smarter workflows.

Tool Mastery

• Industry standard Softwares : Nuke, Maya, Houdini, Blender, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve.
• Real-Time Engines : Unreal Engine.
• On-Set Techniques : Matchmoving, camera tracking, in-camera VFX.

Key projects & experiences

• Semester 1 : Live-action short film (foundations of filmmaking).
• Semester 2 : Graphic novel & motion comics (visual storytelling).
• Semester 3 : Motion graphics ad campaign (brand integration).
• Semester 4 : VFX-heavy scene creation (compositing, CGI integration).
• Semester 5 : VFX short film (advanced simulations, FX).
• Semester 6 : Hybrid project (live-action + virtual production).

Final Year : Capstone project + studio internship

Who is this program For?

If you’re a creative problem-solver who dreams of working on films, games, or immersive media! then this program is for you.

Whether you aspire to be a :

• VFX Artist
• Compositing Supervisor
• FX Technical Director
• Virtual Production Specialist
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Freelance Digital Artist

this program equips you with the skills to excel.

Anyone with a +2 or equivalent qualification can apply. You don’t require any prior experience – just passion, curiosity, and a drive to create.

Career Opportunities

Graduates enter the industry as job-ready professionals, with roles such as :

Industries: Film, TV, Gaming, Advertising, XR (AR/VR), Animation Studios, Virtual Production, Metaverse Development.

Higher education pathways

• PG Programs in India : MA, MSc, M.Des (NID, Srishti, IITs, Jain University, Manipal Academy-MAHE, Amity, Symbiosis-SID).
• International PG Options : UK, US, Canada, Australia (VFX, Animation, Digital Media).

Programme format

• Duration : 4 Years (8 Semesters)
• Structure : Residential (24/7 lab access) + OJT (4th Year)
• Affiliation : UGC-recognized degree (Medhavi Skills University)
• Language : English
• Location : ASOMSAFT, Ahalia Campus, Palakkad, Kerala

Ready to master the art of Visual Effects?

ASOMSAFT’s BVA in Cinematic Visual Effects isn’t just a degree—it’s your passport to the future of digital storytelling. Join us. The future of visual magic starts here with your imagination.