Show designs before they are built
Clients understand a lit, textured render far faster than a line drawing, so visualisation skills are always in demand.
CADD Centre · Civil / Architectural CADD
3ds Max Course in Vellore, Katpadi & Ranipet
Learn Autodesk 3ds Max to model interiors, building exteriors and products, then light, render and animate them as realistic images and walkthroughs.
2 levels40–80 h167 topics3 centresClassroom · Online · Hybrid
01What is 3ds Max
What is 3ds Max? In plain words.
Autodesk 3ds Max is 3D modelling, rendering and animation software. You build objects from splines, primitives and editable polygons, shape them with modifiers, give them materials and textures, place lights and cameras, and then render still images or animations. Its AEC objects, such as doors, windows, stairs, walls and railings, make it especially handy for building and interior scenes, while its polygon tools suit product and mechanical models too.
Architects, interior designers and real-estate developers use 3ds Max to show clients how a space will look before it is built. Visualisation studios produce interior views, elevations and walkthroughs with it, and product and engineering teams use it for presentation renders and simple assembly animations. Employers look for people who can turn a plan or a CAD model into a convincing, well-lit image quickly, and 3ds Max is one of the tools they name most often.
Vellore, Katpadi and Ranipet have steady residential construction and a growing number of interior and modular-kitchen businesses, and Chennai and Bengaluru have many visualisation studios. 3ds Max skills let local architecture, civil and design students take up rendering work nearby, in the metros or as freelancers.
What you will be able to do
- Navigate the 3ds Max interface, viewports, command panel and quad menus with confidence
- Model objects using splines, standard and extended primitives and compound objects
- Build doors, windows, stairs, walls and railings with AEC objects
- Shape and detail models with Editable Poly and object-space modifiers
- Create and assign materials using the Compact and Slate Material Editors and UVW mapping
- Set up photometric and standard lights, sun positioner and cameras for interior and exterior scenes
- Render finished images with ART, Scanline and other renderers using exposure controls
- Animate cameras and objects and export the result as a video file
02Why learn it
Why learn 3ds Max now?
Six reasons students and professionals in Vellore district pick this skill.
Interiors, exteriors and products
The course covers furniture, kitchens, living rooms, building exteriors and, at the higher level, headphones and gears.
Strong polygon modelling
Editable Poly tools like extrude, bevel, inset, bridge and chamfer let you model almost any shape with control.
Materials and lighting that look real
You learn the Slate and Compact Material Editors, UVW mapping, photometric lights and daylight systems.
Animation and walkthroughs
Camera paths, daylight shadow studies and object animations help you present a design as a moving story.
Pairs well with CAD skills
Combined with AutoCAD, Revit or SketchUp, 3ds Max turns a drafter into a designer who can also present work.
03Who can learn
Who can join this course?
B.Arch and interior design students
Present design ideas as realistic interior and exterior renders for studio work and portfolios.
BE/BTech and diploma Civil students
Add building visualisation to drafting skills for construction and real-estate roles.
Mechanical and product design students
Use the proficient level to model and render products such as headphones and gear systems.
AutoCAD and Revit users
Take your 2D plans or BIM models further into lit, textured presentation images.
Freelancers and home-based designers
Offer furniture, kitchen and interior renders to local builders, carpenters and shops.
Creative graduates
Arts and design graduates who enjoy 3D can build a visualisation portfolio from scratch.
Women restarting careers
Visualisation work is project-based and suits flexible or remote working arrangements.
Before you start: Basic computer skills are enough to start. Knowing how to read a floor plan or an engineering drawing, and some AutoCAD, will help you model faster.
04Levels & syllabus
Every 3ds Max level, topic by topic.
2 programmes on one page. Pick a level to see its modules and every topic covered.
Foundation level
Essential in Max for engineers
Beginners who want a 40-hour course that goes from the interface to modelling, materials, lighting, rendering and a basic animation.
40 hours10 modules · 79 topicsCode EBESA2203Certificate: CADD Centre network
10 modules · 79 topics
01Introduction to 3ds Max5 topics
Design harmony and Max for architectsAutodesk 3ds Max overviewTerminologies: modelling, lights and cameras, animation, renderingThe Welcome Screen: Learn, Start and Extend tabsLayout panel
023ds Max Interface and Tools11 topics
Elements of the GUIApplication button and Quick Access toolbarInfo Centre, menu bar and main toolbarRibbon and Scene ExplorerViewport layout, command panel and viewportsAnimation and time controlsViewport navigation controlsQuad menu: Transform and Display quadrantsTools menu: Display Floater, Array, Align, SnapshotColor Clipboard utilityPractice: set viewports and assign styles
03Shapes and Geometry14 topics
Splines: line, rectangle, circle, ellipse, arc, donut, NGon, star, helix, egg and sectionExtended splines: WRectangle, channel, angle and teeStandard primitives: box, cone, sphere, GeoSphere, cylinder, tube, torus, pyramid, teapot, plane, TextPlusExtended primitives: hedra, torus knot, chamfer box, ChamferCyl, oil tank, capsule, spindle, L-Ext, gengon, C-Ext, ring wave, prism, hoseCompound objects: morph, scatter, conform, connect, BlobMesh, shape merge, Boolean, terrain, loft, mesher, ProBoolean, ProCutterPatch grids: quad patch and tri patchNURBS surfaces: point surface and CV surfaceDoors: pivot, sliding and bi-foldWindows: awning, casement, fixed, pivoted, projected and slidingAEC Extended: foliage, railing and wallStairs: straight, L-type, U-type and spiralDynamics objects: spring and damperSpace warps: gravity, wind and displacePractice: model a sofa
04Editable Poly and Selection Modifiers6 topics
Mesh Select, Patch Select and Poly Select modifiersVertex: remove, break, extrude, weld, chamfer, target weldEdge: remove, split, extrude, weld, chamfer, target weld, bridge, connectBorder: extrude, insert vertex, chamfer, cap, bridge, connectPolygon/Element: insert vertex, extrude, outline, bevel, inset, bridge, flipPractice: model a bedroom furniture set
05Object-Space Modifiers6 topics
Bend, Lattice, Push and Shell modifiersStretch, Twist, Lathe and Wave modifiersSmooth, TurboSmooth and Symmetry modifiersCloth modifier and cloth simulation parametersFFD (Free Form Deformation)Practice: detail the bedroom set using cloth and other modifiers
06Modelling Interior and Exterior Objects5 topics
Detailed modelling of a kitchen cabinetModelling objects for a living roomModelling the exterior of a buildingEnvironment modellingPractice: model the kitchen cabinet and a building exterior
07Materials9 topics
Compact Material Editor: get, put and assign materialsReset map, make material copy, make unique and put to libraryMaterial ID channel and realistic material display in viewportShow end result, go to parent and go forward to siblingSlate Material Editor: toolbar, Material/Map Browser, active view and parameter editorUVW coordinates rollouts (2D and 3D) and Camera Map modifierUVW Map modifier and its manipulatorsComposite materialDefining materials for an exterior model
08Lights, Camera and Rendering9 topics
Photometric lights: target light, free light, skylight portal, sun positionerStandard lights: target and free spotlight, target and free directional light, omni, skylight, area lightsCameras: physical, free and target cameraWalkthrough AssistantRender Setup dialogART, Scanline and Mental Ray renderersEnvironment and Effects dialog and exposure controlsExterior lighting, environment texturing and exterior renderingPractice: interior and exterior render output
09Animation9 topics
Saving and loading animationAnimation layers and layer controllerAnimation and time controls, time configurationAnimation quad menu: set, pose and transform quadrantsAnimation constraints and wire parametersPosition, rotation and scale controllersVideo PostDaylight shadow animationChess animation
10File Management and Project5 topics
File handling: new, save, merge, manage, propertiesMerging filesPrint Size WizardProject worksheetPractice: create an animation and export it
Professional level
Proficient in Max for engineers
Learners who want the complete 80-hour programme, adding particle systems, helpers, space warps, mechanical models, more renderers and export formats.
80 hours12 modules · 88 topicsCode EBPFA2203Certificate: CADD Centre network
12 modules · 88 topics
01Introduction to 3ds Max5 topics
Design harmony: programming, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, contract administrationMax for architects and Max for mechanicalTerminologies: modelling, lights and cameras, animation, renderingThe Welcome Screen: Learn, Start and Extend tabsLayout panel
02Interface and Viewport Navigation12 topics
Elements of the GUI, Application button and Quick Access toolbarInfo Centre, menu bar, main toolbar and ribbonScene Explorer, viewport layout and command panelMAXScript Mini ListenerStatus line and prompt lineIsolate Selection and Selection Lock togglesCoordinate displayZoom, Zoom All, Zoom Region, Pan, Orbit and Field-of-ViewMaximize Viewport toggle and time configurationQuad menu: Transform and Display quadrantsTools menu: Display Floater, Array, Align, Snapshot, Color ClipboardPractice: set viewports and assign styles
03Shapes, Primitives and AEC Objects8 topics
Splines and extended splinesStandard primitives and extended primitivesCompound objects: morph, scatter, conform, connect, BlobMesh, Boolean, terrain, loft, ProBoolean, ProCutterWindows: awning, casement, fixed, pivoted, projected and slidingAEC Extended: foliage, railing and wallDoors: pivot, sliding and bi-foldStairs: straight, L-type, U-type and spiralPractice: model a single-storey residence
04Particles, Patches and Surfaces7 topics
Particle Flow sourceSpray, Snow, Super Spray, Blizzard, PArray and PCloudPatch grids: quad patch and tri patchBody objects: Body Utility, Join Bodies and Body CutterNURBS surfaces: point surface and CV surfacePoint Cloud objectPractice: create and add a particle system to a scene
05Dynamics, Helpers, Space Warps and Hierarchy8 topics
Dynamics objects: spring and damperHelpers: dummy, container, crowd, delegate, ExposeTM, grid, pointHelpers: light meter, tape, protractor, compassSpace warps: push, motor, vortex, drag, PBomb, path follow, gravity, wind, displaceHierarchy: adjust pivot, affect pivot/object/hierarchy onlyCenter and align to object, world and pivot; move pivot to origin; reset pivotMotion panel: sub-object, parameters and trajectoriesPractice: modify geometry using space warps
06Editable Poly and Modifiers8 topics
Mesh Select, Patch Select and Poly Select modifiersVertex, edge, border and polygon/element editing toolsExtrude, bevel, inset, outline, bridge, chamfer and weldBend, Lattice, Push, Shell, Stretch, Twist, Lathe and Wave modifiersSmooth, TurboSmooth and Symmetry modifiersCloth modifier and simulation parametersFFD (Free Form Deformation)Practice: model and detail a bedroom furniture set
07Interior, Exterior and Environment Modelling5 topics
Detailed modelling of a kitchen cabinetModelling a living room furniture setModelling the exterior of a buildingEnvironment modellingPractice: kitchen, living room, building exterior and environment models
08Modelling Mechanical Objects3 topics
Modelling a headphoneModelling a gear systemPractice: headphone and gear system models
09Materials and Mapping8 topics
Compact Material Editor tools and material librarySlate Material Editor: Material/Map Browser, active view, parameter editorUVW coordinates and Camera Map modifierUVW Map modifier and manipulatorsComposite materialMaterials for an exterior modelApplying metallic materials to a headphonePractice: materials for bedroom, kitchen and headphones
10Lights, Cameras and Rendering9 topics
Photometric and standard lightsSunlight and Daylight systems and their parametersPhysical, free and target cameras; Walkthrough AssistantRender Setup dialogQuicksilver Hardware, ART, Scanline, VUE File, iray and Mental Ray renderersA360 cloud renderingEnvironment and Effects dialog and exposure controlsExterior lighting, environment texturing and exterior renderingPractice: interior and exterior render output
11Animation9 topics
Saving and loading animation and animation layersAnimation and time controls, time configurationAnimation quad menu: set, pose and transform quadrantsAnimation constraints and wire parametersPosition, rotation and scale controllers and Video PostDaylight shadow animation and chess animationObject on path simulationGear animationPractice: animated scene, daylight shadow and chess animations
12File Management and Export6 topics
File handling: new, save, merge, manage, propertiesAVI output: compressor, quality, keyframe rate and setupPrint Size WizardExport to OBJ, IGES and 3DSProject worksheetPractice: AVI animation output and file export
05Choose your level
Which level is right for me?
Choose Essential (40 hours) if you mainly want interior and exterior renders with a basic animation. Choose Proficient (80 hours) if you also want particles, space warps, mechanical models like gears and headphones, more renderers and export options, or if you plan to work in a visualisation studio.
| Programme | Level | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential in Max for engineers Code EBESA2203 | Foundation | 40 h | Beginners who want a 40-hour course that goes from the interface to modelling, materials, lighting, rendering and a basic animation. |
| Proficient in Max for engineers Code EBPFA2203 | Professional | 80 h | Learners who want the complete 80-hour programme, adding particle systems, helpers, space warps, mechanical models, more renderers and export formats. |
Foundation
Course on · Essential · Certificate · SKEP · Executive DiplomaStart here. Core tools, workflow and a practice project.
Professional
Proficient · ProfessionalIndustry-style exercises, advanced features and a portfolio project.
Master
Advanced · Expert · MastersComplete programmes that combine several tools and a capstone project.
06Hands-on
Projects you will build
You learn by making real deliverables – reviewed by your trainer before certification.
Bedroom furniture set
Model a bed, side tables and wardrobe with Editable Poly, then soften the bedding with the Cloth modifier.
Kitchen cabinet and living room
Build detailed modular kitchen units and a living room set, then texture and light them for an interior render.
Building exterior render
Model a residence exterior with its surroundings, apply materials and render it with daylight and exposure control.
Headphone and gear system
In the Proficient level, model a headphone and a gear set, apply metallic materials and animate the gears.
Daylight shadow and chess animation
Animate the sun across a building to study shadows and animate chess pieces, then export the video.
Tools & features covered
Autodesk 3ds MaxEditable Poly modellingAEC objects (doors, windows, stairs, walls, railings)Object-space modifiers and ClothCompact and Slate Material EditorsUVW Map and Camera MapPhotometric lights, Sunlight and Daylight systemsART, Scanline and Mental Ray renderersParticle Flow and space warps (Proficient)Animation layers, constraints and controllersAVI, OBJ, IGES and 3DS export (Proficient)
Talk to a counsellor about 3ds Max
Get the full syllabus PDF, current fee, offers and the next batch date on WhatsApp – usually within minutes during centre hours.
07Careers
Jobs you can apply for after 3ds Max
Roles that list this skill in Indian job postings.
3D Visualizer
Creates realistic interior and exterior renders from architects' plans for client presentations.
Interior Rendering Artist
Models furniture, kitchens and rooms and produces textured, well-lit views for interior firms.
Architectural Visualization Artist
Prepares elevations, aerial views and walkthroughs for builders and real-estate marketing.
3D Modeller
Builds accurate 3D models of objects, products and spaces for visualisation teams.
Product Visualization Artist
Renders products with realistic materials for catalogues, websites and presentations.
Junior Animator (Walkthroughs)
Sets up camera paths and simple object animations for project walkthrough videos.
Freelance 3D Designer
Takes rendering jobs from local builders, interior firms and furniture makers.
Salary you can expect
Fresher0–2 years₹1.8–3.6 LPA
Experienced3–5 years₹4–7 LPA
Senior6+ years₹8–14 LPA
Indicative ranges for India; pay varies by company, city, skills and experience. Freelance income depends on portfolio and client base. Figures in lakh per annum (LPA).
Industries that use it
Architecture and interior designReal estate and constructionFurniture and modular kitchensArchitectural visualisation studiosProduct design and marketingExhibition and event designE-commerce product imagery
Companies that use these skills
Godrej InterioLivspaceHomeLaneDesign CafePrestige GroupSobha LimitedBrigade GroupCasagrandL&T RealtyTata ProjectsAsian PaintsPepperfryUrban LadderMorph Design Company
Examples of well-known companies and sectors in India that use these skills. They are not CareerKraft partners or recruiters.
Your career path
1
Trainee 3D Modeller
Models furniture and building elements and prepares scenes for senior artists.
2
3D Visualizer
Handles full interior or exterior scenes, from modelling to materials, lighting and final render.
3
Senior Visualizer
Leads complex projects, walkthroughs and animations and sets quality standards for the team.
4
Visualisation Lead / Studio Head
Manages a team of artists, deals with clients and oversees delivery across projects.
Placements
Students placed from our centres
Naresh N
Knitwear Designer & Quality Checker
SGS India Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru
Surendar S
Design Engineer, Assistant Engineer - Design
Hirise Drafting and Consulting Pvt. Ltd, Eversendai Construction Pvt. Ltd (ECPL), Chennai
Suresh K
CNC Lathe Programmer
Propel Valve Pvt. Ltd
Anish R
Design Engineer
New Auto Tech Pvt. Ltd
Internship available: 3ds Max for Engineers internship (20–104 hours) – a short project-based track for college students.
08How you learn
Classroom, online or both.
Same syllabus and certificate in every mode. Your counsellor confirms the mode based on trainer availability for your batch.
Classroom
Learn in our labs at Katpadi, Vellore or Ranipet with your trainer beside you and classmates to build with.
Online
Live sessions from home with the same syllabus, projects and certificate. Good if you cannot travel every day.
Hybrid
Lab days plus online sessions around college or work. The mode depends on trainer availability for your batch.
Certificate
On completing a level and its project assessment, you receive the course certificate of the CADD Centre network, issued through CareerKraft as the authorised training partner.
Batches & timings
Weekday, weekend and fast-track batches within centre hours (Mon–Sat 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM). Ask for the next start date at your centre.
Fees & EMI
The fee depends on the level and mode. Your counsellor shares the current fee, offers and EMI options on WhatsApp.
Why learn at CareerKraft
Authorised partner training
Structured syllabi and certificates from the CADD Centre, Livewire and SynergySBS networks.
Learn by doing
Hands-on lab work and a project assessed before you are certified.
Personal attention
Industry-experienced trainers and batches small enough to ask questions.
Placement support
Resume help, mock interviews and job leads when you are ready – no false promises.
Career guides that include this course
11Where to learn
Learn 3ds Max at any of 3 centres
Same syllabus, trainer standard and certificate at every centre. Tap the centre you want.
3ds Max in Katpadi
Near Aascars Cinemas, Katpadi
CADD Centre Katpadi
3ds Max in Vellore
Near Raja Theatre, Vellore
CADD Centre Vellore
3ds Max in Ranipet
Near SBI, Muthukadai, Ranipet
CADD Centre Ranipet
Guides about 3ds Max
Design & Engineering
How to Build a Design Portfolio That Gets You Interviews
A practical guide to building a design portfolio for CAD, BIM, interior, product and UI/UX roles, even if you have never worked on a paid project.
9 min readRead
Design & Engineering
Interior Design Software Guide: 3ds Max, SketchUp and More
Interior designers use a chain of tools, from AutoCAD plans to SketchUp models and V-Ray renders. Here is what each does and how to learn them in order.
8 min readRead
09FAQ
3ds Max course – your questions answered
12 answers about levels, duration, eligibility, certificate, placement support and fees.
Still have a question? The counsellor at the centre you prefer replies on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppWhat is 3ds Max used for?
3ds Max is Autodesk software for 3D modelling, rendering and animation. It is widely used to create realistic renders of interiors, buildings and products. Architects, interior designers and visualisation studios use it to show designs to clients.
Who can join the 3ds Max course?
Architecture, interior design, civil and mechanical students, diploma holders, CAD users and creative graduates can join. Basic computer knowledge is enough to start. Some familiarity with plans or AutoCAD helps.
How long are the 3ds Max levels?
Essential in Max for engineers is 40 hours and Proficient in Max for engineers is 80 hours. Sessions alternate between theory/demo and practical exercises.
Which level should I choose?
Take Essential if you want interior and exterior rendering skills quickly. Take Proficient if you want the full toolset, including particles, space warps, mechanical models and more rendering and export options. Our counsellor can help you decide based on your goal.
Is 3ds Max training available online?
Yes. Classes can be taken in Classroom, Online or Hybrid mode, depending on trainer availability. The counsellor at your chosen centre will confirm the current batches.
Can I attend a free demo class?
Yes, you can ask for a demo session before joining. Message or call your preferred centre on WhatsApp or phone to book a slot.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. On successful completion you receive a course certificate from CADD Centre, the design-software training network CareerKraft is authorised to deliver.
Do you provide placement support?
We offer placement support, including resume and portfolio guidance, mock interviews and job leads. We do not guarantee a job; your portfolio and skills matter most.
What is the fee for the 3ds Max course?
Fees depend on the level and any current offers. The counsellor at your chosen centre will share the current fee, offers and EMI options on WhatsApp.
Do I need my own laptop?
No, you can practise on the centre's computers during class. A laptop with a dedicated graphics card helps with practice at home and is useful for online classes.
What jobs can I get after learning 3ds Max?
Common roles are 3D visualizer, interior rendering artist, 3D modeller and product visualisation artist. Freshers typically earn around ₹1.8–3.6 LPA, with more in metros and for strong portfolios. Pay varies by company, city and skills.
Which centre can I join and what are the timings?
The course runs at all three centres: Katpadi, Vellore and Ranipet. Centres are open Monday to Saturday 9:30 am–6:30 pm and Sunday 9:00 am–2:00 pm.
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