Zee Institute of Creative Art (ZICA) is an autonomous private digital animation institute. The Bannerghatta campus was established in 1995.
ZICA Bannerghatta offers a wide range of certificate and professional courses spanning 4 months to 1 year in fields such as Animation, VFX, Game Art, Filmmaking, and Graphic Design. Among these, certificate courses are the most popular due to their shorter duration and industry-focused curriculum. Admissions are conducted on a merit basis, with no entrance examination required.
ZICA Bangalore Courses and Fees 2026
The list of popular ZICA Bangalore Courses and Fees is given below:
| Course | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| Certificate in Cinematography | INR 1.78 Lakhs |
| Professional Program | INR 1.63 Lakhs - INR 3 Lakhs |
| Professional Course in (Foundation in Cinematography) | INR 93,456 |
| Bachelor of Performing Arts (Animation and Visual Effects) | INR 2.71 Lakhs |
ZICA Bangalore Admission 2026
ZICA Bangalore offers admission on 10+2 scores. Other details of all the courses are given below.
Long-Term Flagship Programs (24 Months - 36 Months)
| Course Name | Duration | Key Areas |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Animation and Visual Effects | 36 months | 3D Art, Rigging, FX, Compositing |
| Advanced Game Art and Design | 36 months | 2D/3D Game Art, Unreal |
| 3D Animation and VFX | 27 Months | 3D Modeling, Lighting, VFX |
| Game Art and Design | 27 Months | Environment, Animation, Blueprint |
| Filmmaking and VFX | 24 Months | Cinematography, Editing, VFX |
One-Year Professional Programs
| Course Name | Focus Areas |
|---|---|
| 2D Digital Animation | Storyboarding, 2D Animation |
| 3D Animation | Maya, Rigging, Animation |
| VFX | Compositing, Tracking, FX |
| Game Art and Design | 3D, Blueprint, Unreal |
| Graphic Design | Design, UI, Motion Graphics |
| UI/UX Design | Wireframes, Prototypes |
| Graphic and Web Design | Web/UI + Graphics |
Short-Term Programs
| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| Visual Effects | 6 Months |
| Graphic Design | 6 Months |
| Advanced Motion Graphics | 6 Months |
| UI/UX | 6 Months |
| Digital Photography | 5 Months |
| Motion Graphics and Editing | 4 Months |
| Blender | 10 Months |
| Unreal Engine | 10 Months |
| Houdini | 6 Months |
ZICA Bangalore Campus Infrastructure and Facilities
The facilities at the ZICA Bangalore campus are mentioned below.
- Animation and VFX Labs
- Graphic/ Game/ Digital Design Studios
- Editing and Post-Production Room
- AR/VR Lab
- Fashion and Interiors Workshops to study garment making, draping, drafting and prototyping.
- Photography Studio with controlled lighting and backdrops for professional photography.
- Seminar Hall
- Library and Resource Centre with e-resources
- Student Workstations
ZICA Bangalore FAQs
Ques. Is there an entrance exam for admission to ZICA?
Ans. No, admissions at ZICA are based on merit. However, the advanced programs may require additional portfolio discussion.
Ques. Which companies hire students from ZICA, Bannerghatta?
Ans. The students of ZICA Bannerghatta are placed in animation studios, gaming companies, advertising agencies, film production houses and music production studios. Students can make careers as animators, VFX artists, game or graphic designers and video editors.
Ques. Does ZICA provide placement?
Ans: Yes, ZICA offers placement training, portfolio development guidance, and real-time interaction with recruiters. However, placement is not guaranteed as it depends on the individual efforts.
Ques. Does ZICA provide short-term certification courses?
Ans: Yes, ZICA offers 4–10 month certification programs in VFX, Web Design, Motion Graphics, Digital Marketing, Blender, Unreal, and more.
Ques. When do admissions start at the ZICA Bannerghatta campus?
Ans. Admissions at ZICA Bannerghatta campus are conducted on a rolling basis, with flexible batch schedules depending on course demand and requirements.
Ques. Is ZICA Bannerghatta expensive compared to other animation institutes?
Ans. The fee for courses at ZICA Bannerghatta is almost similar to that of other popular animation training studios like MAAC or Arena. Students consider it moderately expensive, but justify it based on the software access and training, infrastructure and portfolio training sessions.
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