MAAC unveils Career X & Creator X
MAAC (Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity) announces the launch of its new learning initiative for its students of animation, visual effects, gaming, and digital content creation, Career X and Creator X, ushering in a new era of structured, multi-level, layered learning. The framework enhances creative skills, boosts employability, and prepares aspirants for high-demand roles in today’s global digital content creation industry.
The new programs are designed to provide learners with a holistic, future-focused approach to creative education by integrating foundational learning, specialised tracks, and advanced career pathways. This is the first time an academy has not only designed a program holistically aligned with AVGC industry needs but is also ensuring it is facilitated by seasoned industry practitioners. MAAC has collaborated with 13 knowledge partners to strengthen this initiative across the fields of post-production, studios, gaming companies, and technology giants. The confirmed names include Cimpress (parent company of VistaPrint), PhysicsWallah, Godspeed Gaming, Pocket Films, phantomFX, Rocket Science Animation, Cedge Productions, Pixel and Ratio, Resonance Digital LLP, Nilee Games, Mugafi and Zebu Animation Studios, among others. Furthermore, Canon, the world’s foremost leader in imaging technologies, has come on board as a knowledge partner for the Creator X curriculum and experience with MAAC.
With the demand for skilled talent across AVGC-XR (animation, VFX, gaming, comics and extended reality), digital content production, and immersive media, MAAC aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Sandip Weling, Whole-time Director and Chief Business Officer, Global Retail, Aptech Limited, shared, “The creative industry today requires talent that is technically strong, adaptable and capable of contributing from day one. Career X and Creator X are designed to meet this need by offering students clear learning outcomes, deeper specialisation and exposure to real-life workflows, aimed at developing a mindset that prioritises originality and storytelling—skills crucial for all creators today. Whether learners aim to secure high-growth roles in studios or pursue their own ambitions, MAAC’s programs are designed to equip them with the discipline, industry alignment and future-ready skills essential for success.”
The programs are designed to deliver hands-on, industry-relevant learning experiences that fully engage MAAC students in real-world production practices. Available across select career courses, MAAC students go through their regular course module, i.e., career-focused learning for the initial tenure of the course.
