Zee Institute of Creative Art Malad

Name

Zee Institute of Creative Art Malad

Legal name

Zee Institute of Creative Art

Website

https://zica-malad.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: One-time course fees for vocational training programs in animation, VFX, graphic design, web design, digital marketing, photography, and interior design. Programs range from 3 months to 24 months in duration.

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ZICA Malad is a vocational creative arts training academy operating from Malad West, Mumbai, delivering in-person certificate and diploma programs in 3D animation, filmmaking with visual effects, graphic design, web design and development, compositing, digital marketing, digital photography, interior design, and multimedia. Courses range from 3 to 24 months in duration and lead to industry certifications, with 100% placement assistance into animation, design, and production companies.

Product overview

Zee Institute of Creative Art (ZICA) Malad is India's first full-fledged Classical and Digital Animation Training Academy, offering a comprehensive portfolio of creative arts programs. The institute provides both short-term (3-8 months) and long-term (12-24 months) professional programs spanning Animation & VFX, Graphic Design, Web Design & Development, Interior Design, Digital Marketing, Digital Photography, Compositing, and Multimedia. Programs include the PDP 3D Animation Visual Effects (24 months), Professional Program in 3D Animation (13 months), PDP in Filmmaking Visual Effects (24 months), Professional and foundational programs in Graphic Design (6-13 months), Web Design & Development (6-13 months), Compositing (6 months), Interior Design (12 months), Digital Marketing (6 months), Digital Photography (3 months), and Multimedia (8 months). The institute also offers AR/VR training modules across several programs and provides placement assistance to students.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• PDP 3D Animation Visual Effects A 24-month comprehensive program covering fundamentals of art and design, digital painting, 2D animation, 3D modeling, character rigging, animation, dynamics, compositing, and visual effects. Students produce a short film and may elect to specialize in modeling and texturing, lighting, animation, or VFX. Aimed at post-12th students pursuing a career in 3D animation and VFX production.
• Professional Program in 3D Animation A 13-month program delivering specialized knowledge in 3D animation with elective specializations in Modeling and Texturing, Lighting, or Animation. Covers fundamentals of art and design, filmmaking, 3D character modeling, rigging, dynamics, compositing, and an introduction to AR/VR. Designed for students who want a shorter, focused 3D animation diploma.
• PDP in Filmmaking Visual Effects A 24-month program dealing with filmmaking using live action, 3D animation, and visual effects. Covers fundamentals of art, design and composition, photography, filmmaking basics, CG assets and characters, rigging and animation, dynamics and tracking, and compositing with live-action footage. Built for aspiring VFX filmmakers and integrated film production artists.
• Program in Graphic Design A 6-month program covering graphic design, page layout design, interactive design, and a 3D animation process overview. Prepares students for graphic design, web design, or 2D animation jobs in the media and entertainment industry.
• Professional Program in Graphic Design A 13-month advanced program split between fundamentals of art, design, digital illustration, and computer graphics, and advanced topics including design prototyping, printing design, advertising, packaging, and photorealistic 3D design. Includes an AR/VR module. Geared toward students seeking a long-form professional graphic design diploma.
• Program in Web Design A 6-month program focused on graphic designing for broadcast mediums and social media channels, covering web design concepts, web animation, Flash script, website basics, web layout, and responsive UI. Targets entry-level web designers working across digital media.
• Professional Program in Web Design and Development A 13-month premium program teaching web design and development skills including Adobe Photoshop, HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Dreamweaver, AngularJS, and backend development with PHP, CMS, WordPress, Joomla, and AJAX. Includes an AR/VR module. Built for aspiring full-stack web designers and developers.
• Program in Compositing A 6-month program covering the final stage of film and TV production, teaching rotoscopy, color correction, paint, wire removal, tracking, matte painting, motion graphics, and advanced compositing techniques using multiple software tools. Targets aspiring compositors in VFX and post-production.
• Professional Program in Interior Design A 12-month intensive program covering fundamentals of interior design, drafting, application, and design development. Topics include history of interior design, freehand drawing, color theory, architectural drafting, 3D computer-aided drawing, and portfolio building. Designed for students aiming to enter interior design practice.
• Program in Digital Marketing A 6-month program covering digital marketing across search engines, websites, social media, email, and mobile apps. Includes Google AdWords, SEO, SEM, display advertising, email marketing, social media strategy, and Google Analytics. Awards four completion certificates: ZICA, Google, Facebook, and Hubspot. Geared toward students seeking digital marketing roles.
• Program in Digital Photography A 3-month program covering detailed digital photography techniques, camera operations, lenses and optics, composition, lighting, depth of field, and photo editing using Photoshop and Lightroom. Targets hobbyists and aspiring photographers.
• Program in Multimedia An 8-month program teaching multimedia skills including graphic designing, web designing, sound editing, video editing, motion graphics, and 3D architectural animation. Covers fundamental art, design, computer graphics, digital illustration, web layout, video editing, sound editing, motion graphics, and 3D animation. Designed as an entry-level creative arts multi-skill program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Placement assistance for students in Animation, Design and Production companies
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Zee Learn (Zee Interactive Learning Systems)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994ZICA Malad operates under Zee Learn, the education division of Zee Networks. Zee Learn was formed in 1994 to create a learning network delivering education content and solutions for careers and vocations. The parent organization provides institutional credibility, curriculum support, and operational infrastructure.

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Direct peers

• MAAC (Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics): India's leading chain of 3D animation, VFX, gaming, and multimedia training institutes with strong placement claims. Closest direct competitor to ZICA in terms of curriculum structure, duration, and student positioning.
• ADMEC Multimedia Institute: Delhi-based training institute offering animation, VFX, web design, graphic design, and digital marketing courses. Comparable curriculum scope and student demographic to ZICA Malad.
• Reliance Animation Academy (Frameboxx): Network of animation and VFX training centers across India with a placement-focused curriculum. Comparable mid-tier vocational training positioning to ZICA Malad.
• Arena Animation (Aptech): One of India's largest chains of animation, VFX, and multimedia training institutes with a broad multi-city franchise network. Directly competes with ZICA on curriculum content, target student demographic, and placement claims.
• FX School: Mumbai-based VFX, animation, and filmmaking training school offering career and short-term courses. Directly competes with ZICA Malad in the same geography and student segment.

Regional players

• Whistling Woods International: Mumbai-based film, animation, and media school with degree and diploma programs. Comparable creative-arts curriculum but targets a higher-priced, degree-oriented student segment than ZICA.
• Symbiosis Institute of Design: Pune-based institute offering degree-level programs in graphic design, animation, and filmmaking. Comparable design curriculum but competes in a premium, degree-oriented tier versus ZICA's vocational certificate programs.

Broad incumbents

• National Institute of Design (NID): Premier Indian government design school offering degree programs in animation, graphic design, and related fields. Comparable creative-arts curriculum but at a much higher credential and price tier than ZICA.
• Aptech Limited: Listed Indian vocational training conglomerate operating multiple branded training verticals including Arena Animation. Comparable in breadth of vocational offerings but operates at significantly larger scale than ZICA Malad.

Emerging players

• DreamZone: Indian franchise network offering animation, VFX, graphic design, and web design courses. Directly comparable to ZICA on curriculum, pricing tier, and franchise-driven operating model.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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