Admissions open for 2026-27
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AnimationAdvancedFlagship program

AD3D Edge Plus

Advanced Program in 3D Animation

MAAC's flagship animation program. Master the entire animation filmmaking process - pre-production, production and post-production - with the newest AI-assisted workflows.

Duration24 months
Contact hours650 hrs (CareerX) | 698 hrs (CreatorX + CareerX)
Eligibility10+2 any stream
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Advanced Program in 3D Animation

About the program

AD3D Edge Plus trains you in the complete 3D animation pipeline used by feature-film and OTT studios. You start with the fundamentals of visual design and filmmaking, then move through modeling, texturing, rigging, character animation, dynamics, lighting, rendering and compositing. The program ends with a professional demo reel, portfolio and CareerX placement preparation.

Learn the complete animation pipeline - modeling, texturing, rigging, character animation, lighting and rendering - the way studios actually work. From a 12-month foundation to a two-year advanced program, there is a path for every ambition.

What you will learn

  • Principles of animation and visual design
  • Storyboarding and pre-visualisation
  • 3D modeling, sculpting and texturing
  • Rigging and character setup
  • Character animation, body mechanics and acting
  • Facial animation and lip sync
  • Dynamics, particles and simulation
  • Lighting, rendering and compositing
  • AI tools for concept art and production
  • Demo reel and portfolio development

Software covered

Hands-on training on industry-standard tools. Software list is as per the current MAAC curriculum and may be updated.

Autodesk MayaAdobe PhotoshopAdobe After EffectsAdobe Premiere ProAdobe AuditionAdobe Substance 3D PainterZBrushNukeUnreal EngineStoryboarderLeonardo AIStability AIChatGPT

Career opportunities

After completing AD3D Edge Plus you can work as:

3D AnimatorCharacter AnimatorModeling ArtistTexturing ArtistRigging ArtistLighting ArtistRender ArtistLayout ArtistPre-visualisation Artist

Who can join

10+2 in any stream (students appearing for 12th may also apply). Graduates and working professionals welcome.

Batches: weekday and weekend options at MAAC Kharadi. Typical schedule is 2 hours a day, 3 to 5 days a week. Contact us for the next start date.

Why study Animation at MAAC Kharadi

1Official MAAC curriculum and certificate
2Certified faculty with studio experience
3Live projects, demo reel and portfolio
4Placement assistance with 3 interview opportunities*
5Online Varsity and Creosouls access
6EMI and education loan support