A A I P


AAIP (Arena Animation International Program) is Arena’s complete Career Program, designed to train students in the latest industry-relevant animation courses and technical tools. AAIP’s Intensive Course Curriculum and Experienced Training are designed to give one the competitive edge in the world of Animation. With AAIP, one can become a full-fledged Animation Professional armed with superior Technical Skills and can confidently create a rewarding career for himself in the Animation Industry.

AAIP in Qatar is a yearly based program. At the end of each year, students have to appear for the Final Exams. Students receive Certificate and Performance Statement after successful completion of each year. AAIP is a 3 years long program.

The Course is delivered in a laddered approach wherein a student begins to learn the Basics of Design and proceeds learning 2D animation, 3D Animation and eventually Advanced 3D Animation. Throughout the course, the students contribute to develop their own full-fledged portfolio. Each student works towards the development of a year portfolio. The portfolio contains a presentable collection of his work related to the year. Sample case studies are given to the students to help them create their portfolios. Through project-based works in conjunction with theoretical and practical experience, students explore different ways to put ideas into practice while developing their portfolios. Finally, at the end of the course the students create Portfolio Reel comprising of all the portfolios created during the course which helps them showcase their talent. This portfolio is a requirement for successful completion of the final Arena Animation international Program (AAIP) course.

  • A distinctive Career oriented industry program in 3D Animation & Multimedia
  • Laddered learning - Learn animation in the increasing order of complexity
  • Industry relevant curriculum
  • Latest Tools and Techniques
  • Job Oriented Program
  • E-Projects at regular intervals
  • Latest industry relevant software like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Premier, InDesign, Audition, After Effects , 3ds Max , Maya, NukeX, Arnold Rendering, Cinema 4D and Blackmagic Fusion 17
  • Includes concept based modules like Design and Visualization Fundamentals, Graphics & Illustration Fundamentals, Design for Print and Advertising, Anatomy Study, Concepts of 2D Animation, 3D Basics, etc.
  • Practical application of tools & software
  • Specialization in the area of interest
  • Mentored Show reel and Portfolio development
  • Experience e-way of learning with onlinevarsity
  • High School Students
  • Fine Arts, Commerce, Science or Arts students
  • Students with a creative bent of mind
  • Passionate for Design and Animation

Arena students after completing their full AAIP course are eligible for the final year admissions to "BA (Hons) Animation" or "BA (Hons) 3D Animation and Games" with the Middlesex University.

Disclaimer : Arena does not guarantee its students any Credit Transfer or Admission to any university. It is at the discretion of each individual university to evaluate and offer or reject any credits to students based on their academic performance. Students must also satisfy all the admission and immigration requirements of the university and its host country.


AAIP Program provides with 3 Certificate options as exhibited below


Certificate in Multimedia and Animation (Year 1)

  • Understand fundamentals of Graphics and various aspects of drawings
  • Create artworks/Illustrations
  • Use Image Editing tools and retouch images
  • To understand post processing techniques using Lightroom
  • Understand functional aspects of print advertising
  • Design and publish a page layout for magazine and brochures
  • Create, record and edit audio
  • Edit and composite videos
  • Create storyboards and animation
  • Create vector graphics and 2D digital animation
  • Adobe Illustrator CC
  • CorelDRAW 2020
  • Adobe Photoshop CC
  • Adobe InDesign CC & InCopy CC
  • Adobe Audition CC
  • Adobe Premier Pro CC
  • Adobe Animate CC
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Layout Designer
  • Visualizer
  • Photo Editor
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Audio Video Editor
  • 2D Digital Animator

Higher Certificate in Multimedia and Animation (Year 2)

  • Create 3D Drawings using AutoCAD
  • Understand the basics of 3D modeling, rigging, and animation while creating motion graphics
  • Use studio lighting, three-point lighting and day light system while creating models in 3Ds Max
  • Understand the use of dynamic 3D camera movement.
  • Apply the various shaders, materials and textures on 3D models
  • Use different modifiers and tools to create stunning motion graphics in Max
  • Render the different passes in Vray
  • Introduction to broadcast design
  • Learn modeling, animation, simulation and rendering for broadcast elements using Cinema 4D
  • Create digital motion graphics and composite images
  • AutoCAD 2021
  • 3ds Max 2021
  • 3ds Max 2021 with V-Ray
  • Cinema 4D R23
  • Adobe After Effects CC
  • 3D Artist
  • Motion Graphics Artist
  • 3D Modeler
  • Texturing Artist
  • Lighting & Rendering Artist
  • 3D Visualizer

Advanced Certificate in Multimedia and Animation (Year 3)

  • Prepare 3D models using various modeling tools
  • Create and edit textures which are the most vital contributing factor to the aesthetics of the animation
  • Create dramatic studio lighting using the various lighting techniques in Maya
  • Render the Images in High quality with Arnold renderer in Maya
  • Apply rigging on various models
  • Create a skeleton and apply skinning techniques
  • Explain the technique of morphing
  • Explain the concept of walk cycle
  • Explain rendering in animation
  • Render images in different passes in an animation
  • Explain 3D camera tracking
  • Explain Matchmoving and animating techniques
  • Use objects and animation in source footage
  • Explain dynamics and particles
  • Learn the fundamentals of unmatched, cutting-edge technology to composite film-grade VFX
  • Learn how to apply Matchmoving & camera tracking on footages for vfx scenes
  • Explain how to Composite images using Fusion
  • Understand three dimension with regard to augmented reality
  • Explain 3D projection mapping
  • Understand the use of Architecture modeling in 3D Projection Mapping
  • Use perspective, proportionate scaling, distortions, and transitions while creating 3D models
  • MAYA Unlimited 2021
  • Arnold Renderer 4.2
  • Nuke 12.2
  • NukeX 12.2
  • Blackmagic Fusion 17
  • Texturing Artist
  • Lighting & Rendering Artist
  • Rigging Artist
  • 3D Animator
  • 3D Artist for Augmented Reality
  • FX Artist
  • Rendering Artist