AVGC - Advanced Digital Graphics & Animation (Maya)
Advanced Digital Graphics & Animation (Maya)
A standalone AVGC program focused on 3D animation, rigging, and lighting using Maya and Adobe tools

Duration:
12 Months
(Part-Time)
Classes:
3 Days / Week
Eligibility:
(From any stream)
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About This Program
The Advanced Digital Graphics & Animation (Maya) program is built for students who want to master 3D animation production pipelines using Autodesk Maya — the global industry standard in animation. This program is ideal for those aiming to work in animated films, advertising, OTT content, or motion design studios.
Students will learn modeling, rigging, texturing, animation, and lighting in Maya, while also gaining complementary skills in design and post-production through Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.
What You Will Learn
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SEM 1:
Creative Design & Digital Media -
SEM 1:
3D Design with Maya
Cinematography & Photography Basics
Theory / Conceptual
Color and Light Magic
Theory / Conceptual
Perspectives & Character Design
Theory / Conceptual
Pixel Perfect Painter

Adobe Photoshop CC
Cinematic Edits

Adobe Premiere Pro
Digital Sound Craft

Adobe Audition CC
Motion Graphics

Adobe After Effects CC
Duration: 5 Months
Understanding CG Pipeline
Conceptual
Asset Creation for CGI & Games

Autodesk Maya
Textures and Details

Autodesk Maya
Illuminating Assets

Autodesk Maya
Bringing Characters to life with Rigging

Autodesk Maya
Art of 3D Animation

Autodesk Maya
Portfolio Powerhouse
Term-end Portfolio
Career Launchpad
LinkedIn, Upwork
Duration: 7 Months
What You Will Learn
Across all Specialization
Sem 1 - Design and Visualization
Modules
Tools / software
Cinematography & Photography Basics
Theory / Conceptual
Color and Light Magic
Theory / Conceptual
Perspectives and Character Design
Theory / Conceptual
Mastering Digital Illustrations

Adobe Illustrator
Pixel Perfect Painter

Adobe Photoshop
Storyboard Mastery

Storyboarder
Cinematic Edits

Adobe Premier Pro
Digital Sound Craft

Adobe Audition
2D Animation Mastery

Adobe Animate cc
Motion Graphics

Adobe After Effects
Ai Art Innovator
Gen Ai tools for Text/Image/Video
Portfolio Powerhouse
Term-end Portfolio
Duration: 9 Months
Sem 2 - Advanced 3D Design
Modules
Tools / software
Understanding CG Pipeline
Theory / Conceptual
Asset Creation for CGI & Games

Autodesk Maya
Textures and Details

Maxon ZBrush
Mastering Digital Illustrations

Autodesk Maya
Realistic Surface Creation

Substance Painter
Real World Replication

Reality Capture
Illuminating Assets

Autodesk Maya
Bringing Characters to Life with Rigging

Autodesk Maya
Art of 3D Animation

Autodesk Maya
Ai Powered 3D Workflow

Gen Ai
Portfolio Powerhouse
Term-end Portfolio
Duration: 10 Months
Sem 3 - Realtime Cinematics & FX
Modules
Tools/software
3D FX, Dynamics and Simulations

Autodesk Maya nCloth & X-Gen
Introduction to Virtual Production
Theory / Conceptual
Cinematic Realism with Unre

Unreal Engine
Hyper-realistic Character Creation

Meta Human
Career Launchpad
LinkedIn, Upwork
Portfolio Powerhouse
Term-end Portfolio
Duration: 5 Months
Why Choose This Course?
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Learn on Maya — the global industry standard in 3D animation
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Perfect your character rigging, animation, and lighting skills
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Build a professional-quality showreel for studio and freelance work
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Receive 1:1 guidance and demo reel reviews from experienced mentors
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Ideal for students with a passion for storytelling and animated content
Tools & Software You Will Master

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Audition

After Effects

Autodesk Maya
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program can pursue roles such as:
- 3D Animator
- Character Rigger
- Lighting Artist
- 3D Generalist
- Animation Artist for OTT & YouTube
Your Portfolio Journey
By the end of the course, you’ll build a specialized animation showreel featuring:
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Rigged characters and walk cycles
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Expression tests and motion breakdowns
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Fully rendered scenes with lighting and texture
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A demo reel tailored to studio and freelance work
Where Our Maya Students Go
Graduates of this program have contributed to 3D animation projects across short films, ad films, OTT content, and mobile videos. With hands-on knowledge of Maya and post-production workflows, they are ready for both collaborative and independent creative roles.
STUDENTS FROM THIS TRACK HAVE:
- Joined ad agencies and content studios as 3D generalists and animators
- Contributed to OTT animated content and branded visuals
- Created freelance motion work for YouTube and social campaigns
- Shared rigging/animation projects on ArtStation and Behance

Join Arena Animation – Park Street, Kolkata, and take the first step toward an exciting career in animation and entertainment!
Why Arena Animation Park Street?

27+ Years of Legacy
One of India’s premier animation training centers, trusted by thousands of alumni

Industry-Focused Curriculum
Courses aligned with global production standards and real-world studio pipelines

Career Development Beyond the Classroom
Resume + portfolio coaching, industry visits, recruitment fairs, and freelancing prep

Experienced & Passionate Faculty
Mentors who are working professionals, not just trainers

Prime Kolkata Location
Located in the cultural heart of Park Street — surrounded by studios, creative hubs, and opportunity

Proven Placement Record
Students placed in top studios like Technicolor, MPC, DNEG, Reel9, Green Gold, and more
Where Our Students Have Been Placed
Our students have been hired, freelance-collaborated, or interned at some of the most respected studios and companies in the industry, including:












Freelance VR/ArchViz for global real estate firms





Sports Broadcasters
YouTube channels & OTT content creators




Freelance across Upwork, Fiverr & Behance
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