Advanced 3D
Animation
Advanced Modeling
- Objective: Create complex, production-ready assets.
- Hard-surface modeling techniques (e.g., weapons, vehicles, props)
- Advanced organic modeling (e.g., human face, creatures)
- Retopology workflows for clean topology
- Sculpting and displacement detail (ZBrush)
Advanced Texturing & Shading
- Objective: Add realism through detailed texturing and material work.
- UV layout optimization and UDIM workflows
- Substance Painter / Mari techniques for PBR textures
- Creating complex shaders (skin, metal, glass, SSS)
- Texture baking and maps (AO, normal, displacement, etc.)
Advanced Lighting & Rendering
- Objective: Use lighting and rendering to convey mood and realism.
- Cinematic lighting setups (three-point, rim, color theory)
- HDRI lighting and image-based environments
- Path tracing, GI, and ray-traced shadows
- Render settings, AOVs, and compositing passes
Rigging & Deformations
- Objective: Build and manipulate production-quality rigs.
- Modular rigging systems and scripting with Python/MEL
- Advanced skinning and weight painting
- Facial rigging (blend shapes, joints, FACS system)
- Muscle and corrective shape systems
Advanced Animation
- Objective: Animate with precision and character depth.
- Realistic acting and emotional timing
- Physics-based interactions (falls, hits, weight shifts)
- Creature and mechanical animations
- Motion capture cleanup and integration
Environments & World Building
- Objective: Build immersive and detailed 3D environments.
- Modular environment creation
- Landscape tools (height maps, terrain sculpting)
- Asset placement and storytelling through set design
- Weather, foliage, and atmosphere (Volumetrics, fog, particles)
FX & Simulations
- Objective: Add visual richness with simulations and effects.
- Particle systems (dust, rain, sparks)
- Smoke, fire, fluid, and cloth sims
- Destruction and rigid body simulations
- Cache management and optimization
Rendering & Compositing
- Objective: Finalize and present professional-quality renders.
- Render layers and passes
- Compositing in Nuke or After Effects
- Color grading and visual consistency
- Shot finalization for demo reel
Portfolio & Studio Pipeline
- Objective: Get industry-ready.
- Creating a strong demo reel
- Version control and naming conventions
- Studio pipeline overview (asset, shot, review)
- Working with production tracking tools
OVERVIEW
Program Duration
12 Months
Advanced Modeling
Advanced Texturing & Shading
Advanced Lighting & Rendering
Rigging & Deformations
Advanced Animation
Environments & World Building
FX & Simulations
Rendering & Compositing
Portfolio & Studio Pipeline
Course Content
Career Options
3D Generalist
Character Animator
Modeling Artist
Texturing & Shading Artist
Lighting & Rendering Artist
Rigging Artist
Layout Artist
Previs Artist
Game Animator
Animation Film Designer
Animator
Testimonials
I’ve just begun the audio and video editing course.The course structure is clear and well-organized, with a good balance between theory and hands-on practice. The instructor explains the basics of editing software, timelines, and audio balancing in a way that's easy to understand, even for beginners.
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The course content is perfectly designed with every detail and example also the practice sessions till you achieve perfection, coaching and mentorship is the ideal feature of DACE ACADEMY.
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Highly recommend DACE - Digital Academy of computer Education Vijayawada to anyone interested in doing graphic design course.Great infrastructure, modern tools and lots of real-world projects to work on.
Neku Andhuku na peru
Graphic Design course from DACE, Vijayawada delves into essential design theories, including colour, typography,layout, composition and branding.It's tailored for those new to graphic design and emphasizes the importance of understanding theory to enhance practical design skills
Sravanam sathosh kumar
If you 're looking for top-notch animation,vfx and multimedia training,DACE is definitely the place to be.The institute offers an exceptional learning experience with a well -rounded curriculum that is both industry -relevant and skill -oriented.
Prabhu tirumala
The cinematography part was amazing! The faculty’s extensive industry experience really reflected in their teaching and helped me confidently step into the film world.
Ritika Joshi – Assistant Cinematographer in Bollywood
Photography was my hobby, but this course truly made it a profession. The hands-on training in both natural and studio lighting was incredibly valuable and practical.
Arjun Nair – Freelance Fashion Photographer
The course blended creativity with modern AI tools perfectly. I now manage a full YouTube channel and edit videos for other creators professionally as well.
Anjali Sharma – YouTube Content Editor
Unreal Engine seemed intimidating at first, but this course made it approachable. I’m now confidently working on real-time cinematic projects for indie films.
Vikram Rathi – Virtual Production Artist
