Diploma in Multimedia (DIM)

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THiNKGATE MULTIMEDIA offers Full Term Course

Diploma in Multimedia (DIM)

Duration: 26 Months

It is a 26 months career program by THiNKGATE Multimedia, spread over 4 Semesters and various modules. DIM is an advanced and in-depth training course in multimedia which prepares you for careers in various concentrations within the specialization in every aspect of multimedia in the advertising and communication designing industry. This is a semi-versatile course covering the Graphic Designing, Responsive Website Design, Video Editing, Digital Photography, Image Editing, 2D, 3D modeling & Animation, Motion Graphics, and Website Promotion. This long-term Multimedia Course is highly accepted program by ad agencies, publishing houses, news channels, newspaper groups, website designing firms, photography & videography labs, animation industry and in video and audio editing studios.

Upon completion this multimedia diploma course, students will emerge as technically proficient, innovative and creative thinkers, with a good command over design principles, design theory which helps them in their career in multimedia industry.

Semesters and Modules: 

Semester I: Graphic Design & Artistry

Duration: 6 Months

First semester of DIM provides training in graphic design and our institute will focus on required creativity and industry-based production in designing and planning. This semester is completely dedicated to train all the students for handling every kind of job responsibilities related with print media. This section will nurture basics of sketching, visual grammar, layoutings for print media, designing user interfaces for websites, and creating mockups for video productions.

During this semester, you will gain knowledge of advanced computer designing applications in graphic designing, art & sketching, visual grammar, professional development, workshops on graphic design, tests, and projects.

Module I- Sketching, Visual Grammar, and User Experience

This module will impart different design related concepts including design basics and principles, color schemes & theory, sketching, learn how to arrange elements in your drawing which are very important to know for designing along with computer designing tools.

Key Takeaways:

  • Introduction to Computers
  • Basics of Design Principles
  • Graphic Design History
  • Overview of Visual Grammar
  • Understanding Difference between Vector vs. Raster
  • Units and Measurement
  • Working with Color Schemes
  • Color Meanings and their Importance
  • Role of Typography
  • Case Studies
  • Tests and Projects

Module II- Illustration, Image Editing, and GUI Designing

This module will make you understand all the important aspects of visualization and understanding the importance of communication design. Students will be taught how to develop ideas, create designs and use latest technology to present them in an actual way. It will cover all important techniques related to digital image manipulation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Creative Visualization
  • Concept Development
  • Overview of Layouts
  • Logo Design
  • Landscapes and Cartooning Illustration
  • Infographics
  • Advanced Raster Techniques
  • How to do Retouching?
  • Creating Collages
  • Adding Special Effects
  • Color Correction
  • Photo-restoration methods
  • Matt and Digital painting
  • Masking Procedures
  • Brochure, Catalogue, and Stationery Designs
  • Designing Presentations, CD Covers, Poster Design and Calendar Design
  • Tests and Projects

 

Semester II: Web Design & Interactivity

Duration: 6 Months

This module of DIM is all about Web Design, and it will develop the skills and knowledge for ‘Front End’ online publishing. Students will get classes of screen-based communication and working style in various industry relevant applications. This diploma course will cover interface design, rich media design, online brand creation, graphics optimizations, website promotion, and maintenance too.

This course curriculum is a complete solution to the design, creation, and maintenance of web pages and web sites. With it, you can evaluate web site quality, learn to create and maintain quality web pages, learn about web design standards and what their importance, and learn to create and manipulate images.

Module I – Web Graphics and Web Designing

This module covers fundamentals of web layouts, use of grid systems, images, and other page elements within a complete visual communication using Photoshop for a website, making website UI designs for different devices like mobile phones, tablets etc. Students will be taught how to make websites with great user experience.

Key Takeaways:

  • Principles of Website Design
  • Designing and Planning of Web Pages
  • Making Web Buttons and Icons
  • Creating Stunning Web Templates
  • Overview of Web Colors and Typography Concepts
  • Browsers and Design Limitations
  • What are different Web File Formats?
  • Designing Interactive Banners in Flash
  • Animated Web Ads in Flash
  • Exploring HTML5 & CSS3
  • Designing with Tables & DIVs
  • Creating website in HTML5 & CSS3
  • Responsive Website Designing
  • Tests and Projects
  • Twitter Bootstrap

Module II – Web Interactivity, Productivity, and Management

This module will focus on various scripting languages and advanced methods to create a professional and mobile friendly responsive website. It will also teach students about the importance of multimedia in web interactivity. It will cover important concepts like how to increase web productivity, uploading, validating, maintaining, and promotion of a website.

Key Takeaways:

  • DOM and BOM
  • Making sliders and advanced animation using jQuery
  • Videos in Web Pages using HTML5 Video API and jQuery Plugin
    • Dynamic CSS
      • LESS
      • SASS
    • Grid Systems
  • Cross Browser Compatibility Issues
  • Hosting and Domain
  • Uploading a Website
  • Tips for Faster Loading Websites
  • CSS and JavaScript Compression
  • Validation of the Languages and Scripts
  • Image Optimization
  • Overview of Web Management
  • SEO- Search Engine Optimization
  • Test and Projects

Semester III: 2D Animation, Motion Graphics, and Compositing

Duration: 6 Months

This semester will train students on how to develop an understanding to identify the role of motion graphics and compositing in enhancing a film, television, and other media products. They will learn the technical skills required to combine motion graphics with other media types such as images and sound to make projects. They will learn fundamental techniques including introductory storyboarding and animation concepts.

Module I: Pre-Production for 2D Animation

The basic concepts and techniques of storyboarding and layout making consist of visualization and scriptwriting are important for every pre-production process of 2D animation which will be a part of this module. The student will learn progression, 2D animations, and special effects, 2D text using Flash, basic story structure in a storyboard form, from rough sketches to a finished presentation etc.

Key Takeaways:

  • Anatomy (The Head): Sketches Related to human body proportions of head wise arrangement
  • Anatomy (the Fingers): Complete study of figure sketches
  • Facial Expressions:
    • Animals
    • Human Figures
    • Cartoons
    • Face expressions and movements
  • Fine Stroke and Cartoons (Cartoon stroke and figure sketches study)
  • Model walk (slow and fast)
  • Introductory concepts to basic techniques in Animation
  • Principles of animation
  • Flip Book Design with Light Box
  • Idea, Story, Storyboarding
  • Developing a story line concept
  • Outlining conceptual ideas through storyboarding
  • Animation Layout and Design
  • Introduction to 2D animation using Flash
  • Vector graphics, Flash layout and interface
  • Character design & character animation
  • Publishing and exporting Flash files
  • Project work

Module II: Motion Graphics and Compositing

This module will concentrate on the advanced concepts of compositing, timelines, effects, motion graphics animation, and rendering. Motion graphics are extensively used in film and television post-production for creating title sequences, logo animations and much more. It will expand the skills in the process of combining multiple media types such as video, animation, text, and sound to create compelling and dynamic motion graphics.

Key Takeaways:

  • Stereoscopy & Rotoscopy
  • Methods of Color Grading
  • Chroma Removal, Wire, and Rig Removal
  • 2D & 3D Tracking
  • 2D & 3D Compositing
  • 2.5D Lighting
  • Particle Effects
  • Motion Poster
  • Presentation
  • Commercial AD
  • Logo Animation
  • 3D Fundamentals
  • 3D Motion Graphics

Semester IV: 3D Designing and Audio-Video Post-Production

Duration: 8 Months

In this semester, students will be learning the techniques to edit videos, how new sound effects are created, creation of all eye catchy graphics for television channels and promotional events. Audio Video Post-Production provides the tools to teach the concepts, theories, and practices that have become the visual language of our current media form. Television stations, major corporates, advertising companies are among the businesses that hires Thinkgate students; other opportunities include animation artist, special effects artist, broadcast graphics designer, motion graphic artist, montage designer, and video post-production artist.

Module I – Autodesk 3Ds Max

Learn to create and animate virtual environments with 3ds Max, the popular 3D animation application. Our experts will show you how to model 3D objects, rig a character, and render both your still and animated projects in mental ray. This course will cover 3Ds Max from the basic to advanced level, providing an overview of the entire package as well as essential skills that 3D artists need to create professional models and animations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Product Modelling
  • Architectural Modelling
  • Lighting
  • Texturing
  • Camera
  • Rendering
  • Tests and Projects

Module II – Non-Linear Editing (NLE), Motion Graphics, and Compositing

This module will cover in-depth concepts of digital video editing and how it can be utilized to achieve greater flexibility while saving both time and cost. Afterward you will be exploring various non-linear editing techniques, their advantages and disadvantages with practical implementation. Students will also learn how to mix in a perfect and functional synthesis graphics, videos, music, special effects, three-dimensional reconstructions, Chroma key and green screen, learn how to layer and composite video, add video effects to the footage, and design motion graphics like title sequences, text animations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Compression of Video and Audio Files
  • Formats and Codecs
  • Digitizing Video
  • Compatibility of Video Formats with different Computing Platforms
  • Editorial Procedures including Logging
  • Materials Syncing and Storage
  • Grading Process and Colourist Role
  • Creative Theories (Production and Reception, Individuals and Audiences)
  • Tapes & Digital Video formats
  • Different Types of Editing
  • What are Principles of Editing?
  • Audio and video Formats
  • Introduction to Linear and Non-Linear Editing
  • Equipment & Software used in Non-Linear Editing
  • Uses of HD and SD Formats
  • Understanding and Classifying Editing Styles
  • Using Documentaries, Movies, Ad Films, News Telecast etc.
  • Tests & Projects

Projects in DIM

During the DIM, students will also get an opportunity to work with client-side projects/ live projects. They will have a flexibility in choosing the orientation of their project. They will work as a team and will be jointly responsible for the planning, conduct, and outcome of the project, under the supervision of their mentors. Project in Multimedia course will be a significantly-sized production, with the objective of producing an output reflecting a real-world need, together with accompanying documentation.

Career Options: 

On completion of DIM, students can pursue any of the given career options: Graphic Designer, Layout Artist, Image Editor, Visualizer, Web Designer, Template Artist, GUI Designer, Presentation Artist, Audio/Video Editor, Motion Graphics Artist, 3D modeler, 3D Animator, Multimedia Professional etc.

NB.: Duration of all semester & softwares will be change due to upgradation of course from time to time.  

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