Our Story
Welcome to Clusters School of Digital Arts, an environment where committed individuals can develop their creative and technical skills in order to participate in, and contribute to, a viable film and production industry around the globe.
Clusters specialize in teaching on Visual effects for film and entertainment.
Learning to be a visual effects artist isn't something that we can be taught from a book. Here at clusters you learn-by-doing, through a combination of hands-on experience and guest tutors who are experts in their fields, and sufficient behind theory to backup the practical applications. You gain experience in film theories, in digital composting, Rotoscopy, Tracking, Camera Match moves, in lighting, camerawork and Green Screen shots.
We welcome people with flair and dedication and a passionate commitment to Visual effects and entertainment industry, people who are the future of the film industry in India and beyond. We know the industry is impulsive, creative and challenging, so we provide you with the training and support to fulfill your aspirations
The Curriculum
The curriculum is designed for 12 modules, each of which covers a specific aspect of visual effects in film production. These modules are taught in an integrated way where several modules may be under way at any one time. This allows mentors to better mirror the process and pipeline of visual effects and also allows the flexibility to accommodate availability of visiting lectures and the ability to take advantage of production opportunities as they arise.
The course is delivered through both Studio Learning and project-based learning. Students have the opening to analysis theory on a range of handy projects. During the year students will work together to make a number of VFX short films including at least one Special effect shot and one short visual effects film. These films are generally screened at the course commencement ceremony.
As the course progresses students will be given assistance to select the areas of the industry in which they wish to seek out employment and will have opening to work in these specific areas on student productions. From the year’s work, students will be able to compile a show reel, which should showcase these areas.
Course structure
Clusters School aims to practice students in a realistic and handy way to take up a profession in the visual effects or Film industry. To that end, the guiding principles and practices of the School mirror existing industry standards, and aim to reproduce as strongly as possible the workplace environment.
Each Months student are issued with a call-sheet which outlines the Month’s programme and requirements. Students are expected to be in attendance at the School from 9.00 Am until 4.45pm each weekday and to attend for extended hours if required.
The course is hands-on and practical. Teaching is project-based. Students make a range of individual projects that may include music videos, documentaries and short digital dramatic films. The focus of the year is the production short films.
Application process
There are up to 50 seats available for Visual effects for film course. Once we receive your application we will review it and determine whether you would be on a shortlist. If you are, we will request that you attend an interview. If you are not selected for an interview we will inform you promptly.
We will be looking for a level of commitment and passion about the film industry and an understanding that hard work rather than glamour is at the heart of the business.
Students wishing to apply must complete an application form. This may be submitted by e-mail or in hard-copy.
International students will need to apply for a student visa. Details are available from the Indian Immigration Service, and can be viewed on their website at http://www.immigrationindia.nic.in/
Location and Facilities
Clusters School of Digital art is now at Trivandrum, India, in a purpose-designed facility. It is close to the Asia Largest Technology Park and several local production companies. The building is spacious, with Several Labs and a large production office, and a studio and 30-seat cinema. There is also a library with essential resource material including an expanding DVD classics collection and many Indian and International short films.
Students have access to the premises on a 24-hour basis (with permission) in order to replicate the workplace atmosphere. This enables efficient use of the equipment and other resources, particularly during production.
The resources of the School, Includes studio space, equipment, archival and reference materials, post-production facilities and creative expertise are available to assist in meeting the demands of the curriculum.
Equipment
Clusters School of Digital Arts provides a range of technical equipment to facilitate production and post-production in both film and digital media. The school uses a range of digital cameras, both handicams and HD Cameras
Students edit on Final Cut Pro and also have the opportunity to use Green screen facility during the Film Intensive segment of the course. Sound post-production is carried out in the Pro Tools suite.
Our Objectives
Clusters School of Digital Arts objectives are
· Meet the demand for visual effects artist by training those wishing to make a career in film and television
· ensure that new entrants into the industry are adequately and realistically prepared to follow a career path
· Ensure that industry-based standards are established and maintained.
We aim to turn out the Compositors, Visual effects artist, animators, VFX Supervisors and technical crews of the future; graduates who are well prepared to make a career in film and/or television.
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