Master Program in Animation - AI Integrated
Full 3D animation pipeline: modelling, texturing, lighting, rigging, character animation, dynamics & effects, plus 2D asset work, node-based compositing, digital sculpting (ZBrush) and advanced texturing — AI tools integrated throughout.
About The Master Program in Animation - AI Integrated
Reliance Animation Academy is part of Reliance Entertainment's media group and is backed by its own production house, Reliance Animation Studios — the studio behind popular IPs such as Little Singham and Golmaal Jr., produced in partnership with filmmaker Rohit Shetty. This makes it one of the few academies in India where the curriculum is shaped by an actual working studio, with live studio projects, mentorship from industry professionals, and an alumni network now working across the animation, VFX, gaming, and film industry.
What Students Will Learn:
Complete 3D animation pipeline: 3D Modelling, Shading, Texturing, Lighting, and Character Animation.
Character Rigging with Advance Skeleton, Hair, Fur, and Cloth simulation.
3D Dynamics, Particles, and Fluid Simulation using RealFlow 3D.
Digital Sculpting in ZBrush and Advanced 3D Texturing & Painting in Substance Painter.
Node-Based Compositing in Nuke and real-time environment creation in Unreal Engine.
AI integration across every semester with Kaedim AI, Meshy AI, Adobe Firefly 3D, Wonder Dynamics & DeepMotion.
Internship & Placement Support:
Guaranteed Studio Internship
Guaranteed 3-month internship with Reliance Animation Studios on real production pipelines.
Live Studio Projects
Work on live studio projects with YouTube monetization opportunities and accredited work.
Next-Gen AI Workflows
Learn generative AI tools to accelerate pre-visualization, 3D asset generation, rigging, and FX.
Career & Placement Assistance
Career guidance, dedicated interview prep, portfolio review, and direct studio hiring support.
Syllabus Overview (5 Semesters)
Our 30-month curriculum is structured into 5 progressive semesters integrating cutting-edge 3D industry tools and advanced AI technologies:
- Sketching Essentials (Concept)
- Pre-Production Basics (Concept)
- Creating & Editing Images (Photoshop)
- Adobe Firefly (Generative AI)
- Digital Graphics (Illustrator)
- Audio Editing (Audition)
- Video Editing (Premiere Pro)
- Audio/Video Editing (Runway ML / Audacity)
- Fundamentals of Photography
- Fundamentals of Cinematography
- Script to Screen (Concept)
- Pre-Production (Concept)
- Pre-Production Fundamentals (Leonardo AI / Runway ML)
- Storyboarding (Concept)
- Animating Images (Animate CC)
- Digital Art (Photoshop)
- Layer Based Compositing (After Effects)
- 3D Modelling Fundamentals (Maya)
- 3D Shading & Texturing (Maya)
- 3D Lighting and Rendering (Maya)
- Creating 3D Character (Maya)
- 3D Digital Shading & Texturing (Maya)
- Character Rendering (V-Ray)
- Character Look Development (Arnold)
- 3D Fundamentals in AI (Kaedim AI / Meshy AI / Adobe Firefly 3D)
- Fundamentals of Rigging (Maya)
- Character Rigging (Advance Skeleton)
- Character Animation (Maya)
- Hair, Fur, Cloth (Maya)
- 3D Dynamics & Particles (Maya)
- 3D Fluid Simulation (RealFlow 3D)
- 3D Animation & Rigging Fundamentals in AI (DeepMotion / Wonder Dynamics)
- FX Creation with AI (Wonder Dynamics / Runway ML / DeepMotion / Ebsynth)
- Node Based Compositing (Nuke)
- Introduction to Unreal Engine
- 3D Digital Sculpting (Z-Brush)
- Advanced 3D Texturing & Painting (Substance Painter)
Software & Tools Covered
Master the full spectrum of production-ready digital suites alongside groundbreaking Generative AI toolsets:
Industry Standard Suites:
Autodesk Maya
3D Modelling, Rigging & AnimationZBrush
Digital SculptingSubstance Painter
Advanced 3D Texturing & PaintingUnreal Engine
Real-Time Environment & CinematicsNuke
Node-Based CompositingRealFlow 3D
3D Fluid SimulationV-Ray & Arnold
Photorealistic RenderingAfter Effects & Premiere
Editing & Layer CompositingPhotoshop & Illustrator
Concept Art & Vector GraphicsAnimate CC & Audition
2D Animation & Audio Engineering★ Integrated AI Tools:
Runway ML
AI Video Generation & FXAdobe Firefly & 3D
Generative AI Imagery & 3DWonder Dynamics
AI CGI Character IntegrationDeepMotion
AI Motion Capture & RiggingKaedim AI & Meshy AI
2D to 3D AI Mesh GenerationLeonardo AI & Ebsynth
Concept Art & Neural StylizationCareer Roles & Opportunities
Graduates of the Master Program in Animation - AI Integrated are ready to take on top-tier roles across animation studios, VFX houses, game development companies, and digital media production:
3D Animator
Bring 3D characters, creatures, and objects to life with realistic movement and dynamics.
Character Animator
Deliver emotive, expressive, and compelling character performances for film and series.
Modeling Artist
Create high-poly, hard-surface, and organic character models and assets.
Texturing & Lighting Artist
Craft photorealistic PBR textures, shader networks, and cinematic lighting moods.
Game Asset Designer
Develop optimized 3D game models, props, and environments for Unreal Engine.
Environment Artist
Build immersive digital landscapes, architectural spaces, and virtual worlds.
AI Content Creator
Harness cutting-edge generative AI tools to accelerate pipeline production and conceptualization.
Motion Graphics Artist
Design striking animated graphic elements, title sequences, and broadcast graphics.
Pre-Visualization Artist
Plan cinematic camera shots, rough staging, and scene pacing before full production.
Rendering & Compositing Artist
Render multi-pass outputs and composite live action with CGI elements seamlessly.
Why Reliance Academy?
Step into India's premier studio-backed animation ecosystem designed to provide unmatched real-world exposure and career growth:
Studio Backed
Backed by Reliance Animation Studios (creators of Little Singham & Golmaal Jr.).
Guaranteed Internship
3-Month guaranteed studio internship with live monetized projects.
AI Integrated
Master cutting-edge generative AI alongside industry-standard 3D pipelines.
Active Alumni Network
Alumni working across animation, VFX, gaming & film industries.