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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Master 3D Animation with Unreal Engine
A new kind of animation workflow is changing how stories are made. Imagine adjusting a character’s expression and seeing the final image update instantly. That is the power driving 3D animation with Unreal Engine, and it is rewiring production pipelines across film, games, advertising, and virtual production. This page explains why the tool matters, what you must learn, and how Arena Animation, Park Street, prepares you to work with it professionally.
Why This Matters Now
The advantage of real-time tools is simple: speed without losing quality. Long render queues are used to define animation schedules. Now, artists tune lighting, camera, and performance, and see near-final frames in minutes. That speed encourages experimentation. It shortens feedback loops. It raises the bar for what small teams can produce.
All of that is part of Unreal Engine for animation. The engine gives you immediate visual feedback so you make better creative choices faster.
What You Will Learn
Across all Specialization
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
What Unreal Brings To Production
Unreal is not a single feature set. It is an ecosystem built for real-time image making. Useful pieces for animators include
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
Core Skills You Will Master
Learning Unreal for production blends artistry with pipeline know-how. Expect practical skill-building in:
- Animation fundamentals—timing, weight, staging, and acting.
- Character setup—rigging, retargeting, and control rig workflows.
- Real-time lighting—practical Lumen techniques for mood and clarity.
- Sequencer editing—camera work, shot composition, and cut assembly.
- VFX integration—realistic particles and interactions with Niagara.
- Optimization—balancing fidelity with stable frame rates for playback.
Each skill is taught through short, focused projects so you can build a reel piece by piece.
How A Project Flows in Real Time
A typical class project mirrors studio practice:
Repeat this loop across multiple scenes. That repetition builds speed and judgment.
Who This Program Is Built For
This training is built for people who want to work in production, not just tinker. Typical learners include:
If your goal is to deliver professional-grade shots and show them in a portfolio, this path is right for you.
Career Doors That Open
Real-time animation skills are in demand across fields:
- Film and TV production units are using virtual sets.
- Game studios are creating cinematic cutscenes.
- Advertising houses producing high-end product visuals quickly.
- Architectural firms are building interactive walkthroughs.
- VR and AR studios are designing immersive experiences.
Employers want artists who can deliver shots that look finished and can be iterated on fast. That is the value of learning real-time pipelines.
Why Structured Training Speeds Results
You can learn bits from online tutorials, but structured courses remove guesswork. A guided path teaches common studio conventions, export pipelines, and troubleshooting practices you will use on a job. That is why many serious learners choose classroom-grade programs over random tutorials.
At Arena, we split learning into clear stages: foundation, applied projects, and production-level polishing.
Course Options At Arena Animation, Park Street
Start where you need to. Arena offers modular pathways that make progression logical.
- For beginners: our 3D animation course introduces modeling, basic rigging, and animation fundamentals.
- For learners ready to go deeper, the advanced animation course focuses on production techniques, virtual sets, and optimization for real-time workflows.
These two paths feed directly into the AAIPP program, so you move from fundamentals to industry work without gaps.
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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