International Program in Visual Arts and Design (IPVAD)

  • Course Duration - 36 Months

Visual Arts and Design is a perfect blend of visual arts and design courses. Get yourself enrolled to brush up on the creative skills for animation, VFX, and multimedia. During the course, you will get exposure to work on short film projects and learn the workflow of digital content creation.

International Program in Visual Arts and Design is an advanced comprehensive career course that is designed to take aspirants through all the facets of Digital Content Creation and hone their creative skills required to excel in the field of Animation, VFX, and Multimedia. The IPVAD program has an ideal blend of creative development modules and in-depth exposure to the leading software used in the Media & Entertainment industry. During this program, the students also get an opportunity to interact with industry professionals and sharpen their skills with other value-added content like online training videos.

Students also get to execute short film projects giving them exposure to the latest trends in emerging technologies. The learning objective of each semester in this program is assessed by an Industry Standard Evaluation methodology which also ensures that the students have a complete understanding of concepts and technologies used in the production workflow of the Digital Content Creation process.

Career opportunities on successful completion of this program:

Softwares Covered

  • 3D Modeler
  • Environment Artist
  • Digital Sculptor
  • Lighting Artist
  • Rigging Artist
  • Character Animator
  • VFX Generalist
  • 3D Interactive Designer
  • FX Artist
  • 3D Designer
  • Compositor
  • Matte Painter
  • Camera Tracker
  • Clean-up Artist
  • Depth Artist
  • Roto Artist
  • Paint Artist
  • BG Prep Artist
  • Match move Artist
  • Stereoscopy Artist
  • Pre-Visualization Artist
  • Render Wrangler
  • Motion Graphics Artist
  • UI Designer
  • Graphics Designer
  • Web Designer
  • Layout Artist

Semester I

Module

  • Art & Aesthetics
  • Print & Web

Inclusions

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Indesign
  • Adobe Dimensions
  • Adobe Express & Canva
  • Figma / XD
  • Adobe Animate CC

Semester II

Module

  • Digital Film Making

Inclusions

  • Pre-Production
  • Digital Film Making
  • Photography
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Audition
  • Storyboarder
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe After Effects

Semester III

Module

  • Introduction to 3D World
  • Introduction to Texturing
  • Fundamentsl of CG Lighting
  • Advance Lighting & Rendaring-1
  • Hierachy, Connections & Charecter Set-up
  • Introduction to 3D Animation
  • Dynamics and Fx

Inclusions

  • 3ds Max
  • V-Ray

Semester IV

Module

  • Cloth Simulation & FX
  • Hair Grooming
  • Virtual Cinematography
  • Photogrammetry Workflow
  • Real-Time PBR Texturing
  • Visual Design for Games
  • Realtime 3Dg
  • Specialization

Inclusions

  • Autodesk Maya
  • Arnold
  • Substance Painter

Semester V

Module

  • Introduction to 3D World
  • 3D Design
  • Introduction to Texturing
  • Fundamentals of CG Lighting
  • Hierarchy, Connections & Character Set-up
  • Introduction to 3D Animation

Inclusions

  • Adobe Sampler / Maya
  • Motion Builder
  • Marvelous Designer
  • Unreal
  • Maxon ZBrush
  • 3D Equalizer

Semester VI

Module

  • Advanced FX
  • Introduction to Rotoscopy
  • Planar Motion Tracking
  • Project

Inclusions

  • Houdini
  • Mocha
  • Nuke
  • Silhouette
  • Katana
  • DaVinchi Resolve
  • Portfolio

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FAQ's

1. What is the full name and duration of the Visual Arts & Design course at MAAC Bhubaneswar?

The programme is called International Program in Visual Arts & Design (IPVAD) and its duration is 168 hours (7days).

2. Who is eligible to enroll in this course?

Generally, students who have completed their 10+2 (or equivalent) are eligible. (MAAC offers certificate and long-term diplomas for those after 12th)

3. Is prior experience in drawing, design, or animation required?

No. The course is designed to start from fundamentals and cover both creative and technical aspects for beginners.

4. Which software tools will students learn?

Tools include (but are not limited to):

  •   Adobe suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere)
  •   3D tools & engines: Maya, 3ds Max, V-Ray, Houdini, ZBrush, Unreal, etc.
  •   Compositing, tracking, FX tools: Nuke, Mocha, Silhouette, etc.
5. What are the major subjects/modules covered in the course?

The modules span across:

  •   Art & Aesthetics, Print & Web design (Semester I)
  •   Digital Filmmaking, Storyboarding, Editing (Semester II)
  •   3D modelling, texturing, lighting, rigging, FX etc. (in later semesters)
6. What kind of practical exposure or projects are involved?

Students will work on short film projects, portfolio development, hands-on assignments and real-world scenario workflows.

7. What career roles are possible after completing this course?

Possible job roles include: 3D Artist, Character Animator, VFX Generalist, Compositor, Lighting Artist, Motion Graphics Designer, UI/UX Designer, Game Designer, etc.

8. Does MAAC Bhubaneswar offer placement assistance?

Yes, MAAC provides placement support / job assistance to its students. However, placement is not fully guaranteed—jobs depend on recruiters’ demand and student performance.

9. What is the course fee and payment options?

The specific fee for the Bhubaneswar IPVAD course should be obtained from the centre. MAAC often offers EMI / installment options for payment.

10. What is the mode of classes — offline or online?

The Bhubaneswar centre appears to offer offline (in-centre) training. It’s possible they may have supplementary online content (especially via “Online Varsity”) but you should confirm.

11. How is the student evaluation carried out?

Students’ progress is assessed via industry-standard evaluations each semester to ensure understanding of concepts and production workflows.

12. Can I enrol after graduation (i.e. after BA / BSc)?

Yes — as long as you meet the minimum qualification requirement (10+2 or equivalent), you can enroll irrespective of having already completed a degree. The course is open to all creative aspirants.

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