AAIPP - Animation with Unreal Engine
A Specialization Track of the
Arena Animation International Premiere Program
Duration:
24 Months
(Part-Time)
Classes:
3 Days / Week
Eligibility:
(From any stream)
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Step Into the Future of Animation
The Advanced Program in Animation with Unreal Engine is a transformative journey into the world of high-end cinematic storytelling. Designed for next-gen creators, this 24-month program teaches you to bring characters, environments, and effects to life using tools like Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine, ZBrush, MetaHuman, and Gen AI workflows.
Whether your goal is to work on animated films, game cinematics, or virtual productions, this course equips you with real studio skills and a portfolio that opens doors.
Choose from four specialization tracks based on your career goals, interests, and design strengths.
Learn more about the Arena Animation International Premiere Program (AAIPP)
What You Will Learn
Across all Specialization
- SEM 1:
DESIGN & VISUALIZATION - SEM 2:
ADVANCED 3D DESIGN - SEM 3:
REALTIME CINEMATICS & FX
Cinematography & Photography Basics
Theory / Conceptual
Color and Light Magic
Theory/Conceptual
Perspectives and Character Design
Theory / Conceptual
Mastering Digital Illustrations
Adobe Illustrator CC
Pixel Perfect Painter
Adobe Photoshop CC
Storyboard Mastery
Storyboarder
Cinematic Edits
Adobe Premier Pro CC
Digital Sound Craft
Adobe Audition CC
2D Animation Mastery
Adobe Animate CC
Motion Graphics
Adobe After Effects CC
AI Art Innovator
Gen Ai tools for Text/Image/Video
Portfolio Powerhouse
Term-end Portfolio
Duration: 9 Months
Understanding CG Pipeline
Theory / Conceptual
Asset Creation for CGI & Games
Autodesk Maya
Mastering Digital Sculpting
Maxon ZBrush
Textures and Details
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
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
Cinematography & Photography Basics
Theory / Conceptual
Color and Light Magic
Theory/Conceptual
Perspectives and Character Design
Theory / Conceptual
Mastering Digital Illustrations
Adobe Illustrator CC
Pixel Perfect Painter
Adobe Photoshop CC
Storyboard Mastery
Storyboarder
Cinematic Edits
Adobe Premier Pro CC
Digital Sound Craft
Adobe Audition CC
2D Animation Mastery
Adobe Animate CC
Motion Graphics
Adobe After Effects CC
AI Art Innovator
Gen Ai tools for Text/Image/Video
Portfolio Powerhouse
Term-end Portfolio
Duration: 9 Months
Understanding CG Pipeline
Theory / Conceptual
Asset Creation for CGI & Games
Autodesk Maya
Mastering Digital Sculpting
Maxon ZBrush
Textures and Details
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
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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Real-time animation & virtual production with Unreal Engine
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AI-powered workflows for asset generation and animation
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Industry mastery of Maya, ZBrush, Substance, MetaHuman, and more
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Portfolio-first approach with a final project at the end of every term
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Training for cinematic, game-ready, and freelance-ready outputs
Tools & Software You Will Master
Maya
ZBrush
After Effects
Premiere Pro
Unreal Engine
Meta Human Creator
Illustrator
Animate CC
Reality Capture
Substance Painter
Photoshop
Gen AI Tools
Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue roles such as:
- 3D Animator
- Cinematic Artist
- Character Rigger
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Environment Artist
- Digital Sculptor
- Lighting & Rendering Artist
- Technical Artist
Your Portfolio Journey
Each term concludes with a major portfolio project, ensuring you graduate with:
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A concept art + 2D / Motion Design reel
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A fully rendered 3D Model or Animation
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A short cinematic using Unreal Engine
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A polished showreel for studios, clients, or freelancing platforms
Where Our Animation Students Go
Graduates of this program have worked on animated shorts, game cinematics, and virtual production projects — both in studios and as freelancers. With skills in Maya, Unreal Engine, and MetaHuman, they’re equipped to take on roles that blend storytelling with cutting-edge tech.
Students from this track have:
- Joined cinematic teams at studios like Green Gold Animation, Assemblage, and Technicolor
- Contributed to game animation projects, virtual influencers, and YouTube animated content
- Worked with indie directors and content creators on Unreal Engine-based scenes
- Built strong freelance profiles on Upwork, Behance, and ArtStation
Other 3 Specializations
Join Arena Animation – Park Street, Kolkata, and take the first step toward an exciting career in animation and entertainment!
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:
RECENT PLACEMENTS IN ANIMATION - UNREAL BY ARENA PARK STREET KOLKATA
Malabika
Unreal Engine Lighting Artist at
Oyster Studios
Shubham Hembram
Lighting Artist at
Crazy Cub Studio
Manoranjan
Unreal Engine Lighting Artist at
Reel 9 Studios
Sanket Das
Animation Artist at
Studio 56
Dipanwita Sen
CG Generalist at
VertexVeda3D, Mumbai
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