AD3D EDGE PLUS

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Advanced Program in 3D Animation

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 motion.

COURSE DURATION: 650 Hours with CareerX | 698 Hours with CreatorX and CareerX

698 Hours

Duration

Certified

Industry Certificate

Certified

Industry Certificate

Curriculum

Term I

Fundamentals of Visual Design
Digital Design
Basics of Filmmaking
Layout & Animatics
Generative AI for Digital Creators – Imagery
Generative AI for Digital Creators – Video & Audio
Video & Sound Editing
Basics of Compositing
Introduction to Digital Content

Software: Adobe Photoshop, Storyboarder, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, Adobe After Effects, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Leonardo AI, Midjourney, Sora, Runway ML, ElevenLabs, Suno AI, ComfyUI, Adobe Firefly, Canva AI Tools

Term II

Introduction to 3D World
3D Design
Introduction to Texturing
Fundamentals of CG Lighting
Lighting & Rendering in V-Ray
Hierarchy, Connections & Character Setup
Introduction to 3D Animation
Dynamics and FX

Software: Autodesk 3ds Max, V-Ray

Term III

3D Modeling
PBR Texturing
Advanced CG Lighting
Prop & Character Setup
Lighting & Rendering in Arnold
3D Animation
Particles
Dynamics
Advanced Effects using Bifrost

Software: Autodesk Maya, Adobe Substance 3D Painter

Term IV

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

Software: Marvelous Designer, Substance 3D Stager, Substance 3D Sampler, Quixel Mixer, Unreal Engine

Modeling & Texturing

Art & Technical Aesthetics
Inorganic Modeling
Stylised Character
Realistic Character
Low Poly Character for Games
Digital Sculpting

Lighting

Fundamentals of CG Lighting
Design & Colour Theory
CG Lighting & Use of Shaders
Lighting Environments
Advanced Shaders
Production Tips & Tricks

Animation

Animation Foundation
Character Animation & Body Dynamics
Basic Performance Animation
Advanced Performance Animation

3D Archi & Product Design

Fundamentals of Computer Aided Design
3D Architectural & Event Design
Event & Stall Design Visualization
Advanced 3D Visualisation
Real-Time 3D Visualisation
3D Product Design & Visualisation

Semester 1

StoryTelling: Multi-platform narratives for Film, Games, and XR.
Art Direction: Visual impact via mood, color, and composition.
World Building: Narrative-driven environment design.
Studio Pipeline: Professional workflows, timelines, and approvals.
Gen AI Power: AI-driven ideation, storyboarding, and previz.

Semester 2

3D Pipeline: Mastering departmental workflows and deadlines.
Asset Workflow: Creating production-ready assets without errors.
Scene Optimization: Using proxies, LODs, and instancing for performance.
LookDev & Lighting: Cinematic lighting using practical references.
Animation: Transforming storyboards into shots with clear body mechanics.

Semester 3

Studio Workflow: Execute professional workflows from modeling to final texturing.
Asset Optimization: Build optimized, production-ready assets with clean topology.
VFX Integration: Master CG-to-plate matching through lighting and LookDev.
Performance Driven Animation: Create story-driven performances with precise body mechanics.
Gen AI Integration: Leverage GenAI for rapid ideation and production optimization

Semester 4