Diploma in Advanced Computer Arts (DACA)

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DACA Course Focus

C-DAC, ACTS has designed the following courses keeping in mind the emerging trends in advanced computing as well as contemporary and futuristic human resource requirements of the Computer / IT industry.

Diploma in advanced computer arts (DACA)

The advent of multimedia has had a profound impact on various media services such as advertising, film production, etc. In the present scenario, commercial artists who are familiar with computing technology have a wide range of opportunities in these market segments.

Computer Artists can offer consultancy services to architects, interior decorators for visualizing 3D architectures, textile industry, fashion designers, publishing industry, the education and training industry, tourism development, industrial design. They can also opt to provide visualization support to film-makers.

The internet and its diverse applications encompassing every field and aspect of life have created numerous opportunities for Web Page Designers. Besides Software Development Organizations, the Computer Animation Industry is in great need of Computer Artists. The unique Diploma in Advanced Computer Arts is undoubtedly a boon to the requirement of all these industries.

Highlights of the two-year full-time flagship PGP EMBA program :
  • 100% Industry Faculty
  • Portfolio Development
  • Soft Skills Module
  • Excellent Placement
  • 24x7 Animation Lab Facility
  • Digital Library
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DACA Course Modules

Sr. No. Module Name Hours
1. Introduction to Computer Fundamentals 30
2. Digital Image-editing and Effects
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
 150
3. 2D Animation
  • Digital Video
  • Digital Audio
 180
4. Project 120
Total 480

Sr. No. Module Name Hours
1. UX Process and Architecture 80
2. UI and Web Design & Development 120
3. 3D Game and Product Modelling 160
4. Project 120
Total 480

  • Module I: UX Process & Architecture (80 Hrs)

    Interviews: What is a User Interview?, How to conduct interviews, Collect data from different contexts – Guide

    Observation: Interpretation of collected data, setting focus and goals – Read More

    Personas: Conceptual Model, User Model, Uses of personas in UX – Resource

    Scenarios (stories & contexts behind users), Wireframes, Prototypes, Visual design, User testing – Details

  • Module II: UI Design & Web Development (120 Hrs)

    UX UI Design Course

    Basic HTML coding, Dreamweaver interface, CSS3 properties, Responsive design, Javascript, jQuery, CMS basics, Prototyping, Hybrid Development (Mobile + Web + Tablet), Design Thinking, AI & Chatbots.

  • Module III: 3D Game & Product Modelling (160 Hrs)

    Animation Course in Mumbai

    3D Max: Viewports, Grouping/Ungrouping, 2D spline modeling, Product Modeling, Low poly modeling for gaming, Texturing (bump maps, UVW unwrap, texture painting), Animation basics (track view, controllers, keys, ranges, constraints), Basic camera shots.

  • Module IV: Project (120 Hrs)

    • Product wireframe on Mobile App & Web (Prototyping)
    • Responsive Website Development
    • Mobile App HTML page design (responsive)
    • Low poly modeling game props, Logo Design & Animation
    • Exhibition trade fair stall modeling & texturing

Sr. No. Module Name Hours
1. 3D Character Animation with Maya 220
2. Digital Content 80
3. DACA Portfolio Presentation 60
4. Project 120
Total 480

  • Module I: 3D Character Animation with Maya (220 Hrs)

    Animation Courses in Mumbai

    Maya User Interface, 3D navigation and concepts, Modeling, Character Modeling, Material, Texturing, Lighting, Rigging & Skinning, Animation workflows.

  • Module II: Digital Content (80 Hrs)

    Digital Media (Content), Motion Graphics, Online Advertisements (Flash, Adobe Edge, Google Web Designer), Email Marketing (Photoshop, HTML, CSS), Landing Pages (Photoshop, HTML, CSS, Responsive, JS).

    Overview of Digital Marketing: Social Media, Content, Influencers, Remarketing, Interactive Banners, Platform-Specific Content.

  • Module III: DACA Portfolio Presentation (60 Hrs)

    3D Max: Viewports navigation, Grouping/Ungrouping, 2D spline modeling, Product & Gazette modeling, Low-poly modeling for gaming, Material & Texturing, Bump/Noise/Displacement maps, UVW unwrap, Texture Painting in Photoshop, Animation workflows, Track view controllers, Keys, Ranges, Constraints, Basic Camera Shots.

  • Module IV: Project (120 Hrs)

    • Social posts, GIF animation posts, Facebook campaigns, Digital advertising banners.
    • Full digital marketing workflow with motion graphics.
    • 3D short film animation (Character animation).
    • DACA students’ project showcase on YouTube: MET DACA.

Eligibility Criteria

  • 10+2, M.F.A., B.F.A., B.Arch, G.D. Arts, Engineering, Science, Arts and Commerce stream or other equivalent degree or diploma holders in the field of Advertising, Commercial Arts, Painting, Sculpture, Textile, Fashion Designing, Interior Decoration.
  • Students from other academic backgrounds having artistic inclination and creative abilities are also encouraged to opt for this course. All they have to do is to qualify through the Entrance Test. Applicants need to have basic knowledge of using computers.
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Admission Procedure

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  1. Register and Apply online for DACA course. (Click here to Apply).
  2. Provide basic information and education details.
  3. The form number and password will be generated. The same to be used by the candidates for completing the application form.
  4. Select the exam centre city and date for appearing in the CET.
  5. Upload the latest PHOTOGRAPH using the Photo upload facility.
  6. Make payment for application fees using the online payment gateway.

We are sharing the Admission Calendar of DACA course for August 2025 batch.

We are sharing the Admission Calendar of DACA course for August 2025 batch.

Sr. No. Activities Dates
1. Start of online Registration and Application for DACA course May 19, 2025
2. Last date of Online Registration and Application of DACA course and Payment of registration fees June 12, 2025
3. Common Entrance Test CET 1 June 14, 2025 (11:00 am)
4. Announcement of CET 1 Results June 20, 2025
5. Payment of First installment of DACA course fees - Rs. 10,000/- + GST (CET 1) July 01, 2025
6. Payment of Second instalment of DACA course fees - Rs. 90,000/- + GST Aug 18, 2025
7. Commencement of DACA course Aug 21, 2025
Sr. No. Activities Dates
1. Start of Online Registration and Application for DACA course May 19, 2025
2. Last date of Online Registration and Application of DACA course and payment of registration fees July 17, 2025
3. Common Entrance Test CET 2 July 19, 2025 (11:00 am)
4. Announcement of CET 2 Results July 25, 2025
5. Payment of First installment of DACA course fees - Rs. 10,000/- + GST (CET 2) Aug 05, 2025
6. Payment of Second installment of DACA course fees - Rs. 90,000/- + GST Aug 18, 2025
7. Commencement of DACA course Aug 21, 2025

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