ADVFX PLUS
ADVFX PLUS is MAAC's flagship Visual Effects program designed to prepare students for professional careers in film, OTT, television, advertising, and gaming.
The course covers the complete VFX production pipeline, from visual storytelling and compositing fundamentals to 3D production, advanced FX simulation, matchmoving, look development, and colour grading, alongside AI-assisted content creation.
Students graduate with a professional showreel and production-ready portfolio aligned with current studio pipelines.
ADVFX PLUS
Visual Effects
602 Hours
Offline
CareerX, CreatorX
Advanced
Curriculum
Term I
- Fundamentals of Visual Design
- Introduction to Digital Content
- Digital Design
- Basics of Filmmaking
- Generative AI for Digital Creators - Imagery
- Layout & Animatics
- Video & Sound Editing
- Basics of Compositing
- Generative AI for Digital Creators - Video & Audio
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
- Texturing
- Fundamentals of CG Lighting
- Hierarchy, Connections & Character Setup
- Introduction to 3D Animation
- 3D Modeling
- PBR Texturing
Software: 3ds Max, Autodesk Maya, Substance 3D Painter
Term III
- Advanced CG Lighting & Rendering
- Virtual Cinematography
- 3D Animation
- Prop & Character Setup
- Particles, Dynamics & Advanced Effects
- Hair Grooming with X-Gen
- Photogrammetry Workflow
- Introduction to Procedural FX
Software: Autodesk Maya, Substance 3D Stager, Reality Capture, Houdini
Term IV
- Introduction to Pyro and Fluids FX
- Cloth Simulation & FX
- Introduction to Rotoscopy
- Planar Motion Tracking
- Camera Tracking and MatchMove
- Advanced Compositing
- Look Development
- Colour Grading
Software: Houdini, Marvelous Designer, Mocha, SilhouetteFX, 3D Equalizer, Nuke, Katana, DaVinci Resolve
Career Opportunities
FAQ
Is ADVFX PLUS suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course begins with design and filmmaking fundamentals before progressing to advanced VFX production.
Which software will I learn?
Students work with Adobe Creative Cloud, Nuke, Houdini, Autodesk Maya, Katana, DaVinci Resolve, and other professional industry tools.
Does this course include AI?
Yes. AI-assisted workflows are integrated throughout the program to enhance ideation, concept generation, content creation, and productivity.
What careers can I pursue?
Graduates can work in film studios, OTT productions, advertising agencies, game studios, and VFX companies.
Will I build a professional portfolio?
Yes. Students complete production-quality projects and graduate with a professional VFX showreel.