Admissions open for 2026-27
KharadiPune
AnimationFoundation

DAFM

Program in Animation Filmmaking

An intensive one-year program that blends animation, cinematography, character design, modeling, texturing, lighting and 3D animation.

Duration12 months
Contact hours288 hrs
Eligibility10+2 any stream
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Program in Animation Filmmaking

About the program

DAFM is the ideal starting point for beginners. In one year you cover the fundamentals of animation, film aesthetics, 3D modeling and texturing, lighting, animation, editing and basic visual effects, finishing with a short animated film of your own.

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

  • Fundamentals of animation and design
  • Film aesthetics and cinematography
  • Character design
  • 3D modeling and texturing
  • Lighting and rendering
  • 3D animation
  • Editing and sound
  • Basic VFX and compositing

Software covered

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

Autodesk 3ds MaxAdobe PhotoshopAdobe After EffectsAdobe Premiere ProAdobe AuditionV-RayStoryboarder

Career opportunities

After completing DAFM you can work as:

3D AnimatorJunior Modeling ArtistTexturing ArtistLighting ArtistVideo Editor

Who can join

10+2 in any stream. Students currently in 12th can join as well.

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