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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Synfig Studio or Synfig is an open-source, 2D vector graphics software, supported by Windows OS, Linux, and Mac OSX. This timeline-based animation programme allows the user to create high-quality 2D animations without engaging many resources or people. The Online Course in Synfig will equip learners with the skills and methodologies to use this industrial-grade tool and create film-quality animations via bitmap artwork and vectors.
The Synfig certification by Swayam will teach the candidates skills like how to transform a vector into animation and create animated graphics using over 50 layers like geometric, distortion, fractal, gradients, transformations, and filters. Besides, Synfig can also render video formats like MPEG, AVI, and Theora, and animated graphics formats, including GIF and MNG.
Additionally, the candidates who enrol for the Synfig certification by Swayam will get detailed instructions about how to download, install and run Synfig on their machine. Further, the course tutorials follow an audio-visual format to enhance retention, and the entire curriculum comprises 12 such videos. The candidates’ learning will be aided by practical work, regular practice, and assignments. Upon completion, enabling them to pursue employment in esteemed companies.
The Highlights
- Audio-video tutorials
- Self-paced modules
- Self-explanatory videos
- Undergraduate/postgraduate-level
- Multidisciplinary category
- Assignments for self-assessment
- Professional faculty
- References and books
- Learner-centered curriculum
- Four-week course
Programme Offerings
- Self-paced learning
- Audio-Video Tutorials
- assignment per tutorial
- practice based
- Industry-oriented programme
- Detailed Instructions
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | IIT Bombay |
What you will learn
After completing the Synfig certification syllabus, the candidates will have gained knowledge about:
- Transforming vector shapes into animation
- Creating film-quality animations using Synfig
- Making good quality, complex animations
- Creating cutout animations
- Learn different layer types (geometric, gradients, filters, distortions, transformations, fractals, etc.
- Use full-featured bone system to create cutout animation
- Use bitmap images or control your vector artwork.
- Use an additional Skeleton Distortion layer to apply complex
Who it is for
The Synfig programme by Swayam is perfect for students of high schools, graduates, and postgraduates who want to learn animation in a short period. Animators and other artists who have an interest in this field can also benefit from this programme.
Admission Details
Step 1. If you want to pursue the course in Synfig by Swayam, then click on the following link to register: https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/aic20_sp40/preview
Step 2. After going through the course details, select the ‘join’ option or the ‘Sign up/Register’ button given at the top of the page.
Step 3. Next, you need to register at Swayam. For this, you can either create a new Swayam account by entering your credentials or log in using Facebook, Google, or Microsoft ID.
Step 4. These steps will complete your registration, and you can begin learning.
Application Details
To register as a candidate in the Online Synfig Certification by Swayam, you do not need to fill a separate application form. All you have to do is create a Swayam account or link it to any of the platforms mentioned above, and you can start the online programme.
The Syllabus
Instructors
IIT Bombay Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
No, scholarships are not available for this online course.
There are multiple features of Synfig. The Synfig online course discusses its features like using various layers, bone systems, bitmap images, Skeleton distortion layer, creating character puppets, and more.
The audio-video tutorials are contributed by Arthi Anbalagan, Saurabh Gadgil, and Shital Joshi from the Spoken Tutorial Project Team. The tutorials are supported by IIT Bombay’s Nancy Varkey.
Swayam provides detailed instructions on how to download and install the programme on your Windows or Mac OS. You can access the instruction sheet for the Synfig certification course here: https://spoken-tutorial.org/media/videos/86/Synfig-Instruction-Sheet-English.pdf.
The course has a duration of 4 weeks or one month.