DIGITAL FILM MAKING
Your first step into the entertainment & media industry — pre-production, editing, sound design and even clay animation, built for complete beginners.
What you'll learn
DFM gives you complete knowledge of the basics of computer graphics, 3D animation, visual effects and digital filmmaking — everything you need to fit into a broad range of media roles.
01 Pre-Production
Learn the planning stage every production starts with — scripting, scheduling and preparation.
02 Concepts of Film Making
Understand the core language and craft behind telling a story on screen.
03 Clay Animation
Get hands-on with stop-motion clay animation as a creative storytelling technique.
04 Digital Design
Build the visual design skills that support every stage of a production.
05 Basics of Compositing
Get introduced to combining visual elements into a single finished shot.
06 Sound Editing & Non-Linear Editing
Learn to edit sound and picture using non-linear editing concepts and tools.
Career paths after this course
Cinematographer
Shape the visual language of a film through camera and light.
Director
Lead a production's creative vision from script to screen.
Producer
Drive a project from concept through to final delivery.
Screenwriter
Craft the stories and scripts productions are built on.
"DFM was my very first step into filmmaking — six months later I'd shot, edited and sound-designed my own short film, clay animation and all."
Common questions
Who is Digital Film Making best suited for?
It's designed for beginners, students and creative enthusiasts looking for their first step into digital film production, animation and VFX basics.
How long is the course?
DFM runs for 6 months, totalling 144 hours of hands-on training.
Do I need prior experience?
No prior experience is required — the course is designed for beginners building a career in animation and filmmaking.
Is placement assistance provided?
Yes, MAAC provides placement assistance to help you approach production houses and studios job-ready.
