About Us

Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC) is India’s leading training institute for high-end 3D Animation and Visual Effects. Founded in 2001 & a major brand of Aptech Ltd, MAAC has trained over lakhs of students, worldwide. As per current status, MAAC has 133 centres in India across 62 cities and one centre in Vietnam.

MAAC offers industry relevant career courses on 3D Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Multimedia, Filmmaking, Broadcast, VR & AR. MAAC courses are thoughtfully designed to provide students thorough insights about the dynamics of the industry. It provides real-life training environment to students, backed by excellent faculty, world-class infrastructure, and the latest technical tools.

MAAC students are placed across all domains of the Media & Entertainment industry in India & overseas. With our job-ready courses, MAAC students are placed in leading production houses and studios such as MPC, Prime Focus, DNEG, Amazon, Redchillies VFX, Accenture, DQ Entertainment, Green Gold Animation, Technicolor, NDTV, IBN7, NY VFXwaala and Cosmos Maya amongst others.

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Why MAAC

Wide range of courses

MAAC offers career courses and short term courses in animation, visual effects, gaming, filmmaking, multimedia, web design, graphic design and more.

Up-to-date curriculum

MAAC's commitment to career-oriented training is profound. As a student, you benefit from the expertise of a dedicated Research & Development team consisting of industry professionals. This team is responsible for planning and developing a detailed and up-to-date curriculum for each course. Our curriculum emphasises learning, creativity, innovation and collaboration.

Focus on career development

MAAC conducts Career Development Trainings (CDT), guidance lectures, workshops, competitions and events throughout the year.

Career development is an ongoing process at MAAC. The Academy ensures that all students are prepared to face the competitive industry.

Trained faculty

The Academy conducts faculty training programs to ensure high standards of teaching. All MAAC teachers are trained by Animation industry professionals who help sharpen their creative & technical skills.

State-of-the-art infrastructure

MAAC lays strong emphasis on using the best infrastructure to train students. The Academy uses high-end computers, tablets & other equipment in the classroom. The infrastructure is similar to that used in the global Animation and VFX industry.

Job placement assistance*

Demand for jobs in animation industry has seen a steady spike in last few years. MAAC provides job placement assistance to students on successful completion of their course, so that they can crack interviews and get placed in top studios and media houses. Every year, thousands of MAAC students get jobs in leading studios, production houses and various digital agencies.

Programs -

3D Animation

• AD3D^EDGE Plus
• D3D
• DAFM

Visual Effects(VFX)

• ADVFX Plus
• VFX Plus
• Compositing & Editing Plus

Gaming

• ADIDG
• APGDI
• PMGDI
• PID

AR/VR

• PID

Broadcast

• Broadcast Plus

Multimedia & Design

• APDMD
• DPW3D
• DGWA
• DGA

Visual Arts & Design

• IPVAD

Short Term

• Modelling & Texturing
• Lighting
• Animation
• Maya Pro
• MAX Pro
• Compositing Plus
• Stereoscopic Filmmaking
• Digital Filmmaking
• Advanced Compositing
• Design Viz Pro
• Digital Photography
• Blender Pro
• Cinema 4D Pro