COURSE DETAILS

AD3D EDGE PLUS

- Advanced Program in 3D Animation

The world of animation is fascinating and exciting. This is a flagship course offered by MAAC to all aspiring animators. Those of you who have the dream to create your own animated characters, cartoon shows, videos, storylines, or series, are only a few steps away from turning it into a reality.

Advanced Program in 3D Animation at MAAC is an animation program that teaches a wide range of animation and filmmaking techniques using all sorts of industry-driven and software and computer programs. These elements form a major part of the entire animation process. Join Advanced Program in 3D Animation at MAAC, learn the essential animation tools, and make their best use to make a successful career in the industry. Our expert faculty will be there to help you climb up the ladder.

Course Duration: 576 hours*

CAREER COUNSELLING

COURSEOVERVIEW

The AD3D EDGE Plus course at MAAC trains you in the entire process of animation filmmaking, pre-production, production and post-production. You will get trained on the latest animation software and become a master at understanding new-age production workflow. Widen the scope of learning and get trained to become a skilled animator ready to rock the world of graphics and motions.

The AD3D EDGE Plus course is an ideal start for aspiring animators. Expert mentors and industry professionals provide training on different aspects of animation like cinematography, video editing, story-boarding, 3D design, modeling and digital sculpting.

At the end of the course, you can choose from any of our three specialisation options – Modeling & Texturing, Lighting & Shading, and Animation.

Once you complete the course, you will become job-ready professionals ready to be recruited by animation studios, graphic design companies, film production houses and gaming studios.

course content

Semester 1

Module:

Fundamentals of Visual Design
Introduction to Digital Content
Digital Design
Basics of Film Making
World of Generative AI
Layout & Animatics
Video and Sound Editing
Basics of Compositing

Semester 2

Introduction to 3D World
3D Design
Introduction to Texturing
Fundamentals of CG Lighting
Advanced Lighting & Rendering - I
Hierarchy, Connections & Character Set-up
Introduction to 3D Animation
Dynamics and FX

Semester 3

Introduction to Maya
3D Modeling
Materials & Textures
PBR Texturing
CG Lighting
Advanced Lighting & Rendering - II
Prop & Character Setup
Animation
Particles, n-Dynamics & Advanced Effects in
Bifrost

Semester 4

Cloth Simulation & FX
Hair Grooming
Virtual Cinematography
Photogrammetry Workﬂow
Real-Time PBR Texturing
Visual Design for Games
Realtime 3D
Specialization

Elective SPECIALIZATION SERIES

Our elective specialisation helps students to improve their skills and expertise, thereby also resulting in better results with a high level of efficiency. The AD3D EDGE Plus course offers elective specialisation for you in the course structure.

Modeling & Texturing course content

Art & technical aesthetics
Low poly character for games
Stylised character
Digital sculpting
Realistic character
Inorganic modelling

Software Covered:

Autodesk® Maya®

Zbrush

Lighting course content

Fundamentals of lighting, design & colour theory
Advance shaders
Lighting environments
CG Lighting and use of shader
Production tips & tricks

Software Covered:

Autodesk® Maya®

Animation course content

Animation foundation
Character animation & body dynamics
Basic performance animation
Advanced performance animation

Software Covered:

Autodesk® Maya®

SOFTWARE COVERED

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere

Adobe Audition

Autodesk® 3ds Max®

Autodesk® Maya®

Adobe Substance 3D Painter

Adobe Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Arnold

V-Ray

Marvellous Designer

Quixel Mixer

Storyboarder

Autodesk Maya - XGen

Adobe Stager

Reality Capture

Adobe Sampler

Modelling Artist
Fx Artist
Lighting Artist
Video Editor
3D Generalist
Rigging Artist
Texture Artist
Digital Sculpting Artist
Render Artist
Game Artist
Layout Artist
Character Animator
Motion Graphics Artist

STUDENTS' PLACEMENT

The students' placement cell at MAAC conducts various activities in order to train the students to become successful professionals in the media and entertainment industry.

STUDENTS' ZONE

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Students Work

*Disclaimer: The duration may vary based on course & centre location. For details, contact your nearest MAAC centre.