3D Animation Course
Professional film and game animators teach an online 3D animation course.
Learn about animation.
With our course, you'll make more progress quicker.
Discover what it takes to become a professional animator by learning 3D animation from the best. After you've mastered the fundamentals, you'll be able to have your characters interact with their surroundings and cope with physical forces. Combine these elements to create amazing game battle animations.
The following are some of the reasons why you should study animation at our site:
Our courses will walk you through the newest tools and methods utilized by leading studios. You may study from the convenience of your own home and at your own pace with online programs.
Discover what it takes to become a professional animator by learning 3D animation from the best. After you've mastered the fundamentals, you'll be able to have your characters interact with their surroundings and cope with physical forces. Combine these elements to create amazing game battle animations.
The following are some of the reasons why you should study animation at our site:
- Learn how to create spectacular battle action scenarios from the ground up.
- In Maya, create character rigs and learn pro methods.
Our courses will walk you through the newest tools and methods utilized by leading studios. You may study from the convenience of your own home and at your own pace with online programs.
Skill level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
Basic computer skills
Included software
Autodesk Maya and animation rigs
Learn 3D animation here!
Our animation programs help you gain real employment skills that will benefit you throughout your career, whether you are fresh out of high school, changing fields, or upgrading your abilities.
Flexible SchedulingSchedule your classes around your employment and family obligations.
Tasks for practicsGet skills on how to work on big motion pictures and video games.
Job-Ready CompetenciesDevelop the practical and relevant career abilities that studios want.
Plans for PaymentWith flexible payments, you may pursue your passion and begin working sooner.
curriculum
An industry-recognized program to get you started in the animation profession.
Term 1:
FOUNDATIONS OF 3D ANIMATION
Starting with the fundamentals of 3D animation, you'll dive right into industry software Maya and learn how to create lifelike animation using traditional animation methods. You'll put the ideas into practice as you study them, improving your grasp of body mechanics and movement.
- Create animation from the ground up using the 12 animation principles.
- Using Autodesk Maya, create professional workflows.
- Make more sophisticated animation components.
- To generate animation cycles, work with character rigs.
- Animation & Rigs: A Beginner's Guide
- Creating a Persona
- The importance of timing and spacing cannot be overstated.
- Interrupted Action
- Pose Transitions - 01
- Pose Transitions - 02
- Cycle 1: Lower Body Walk
- Cycle 2: the Lower Body Run
- Cycle 1: the Full Body Walk
- Cycle 2: the Full Body Run
- Walk with Prop - 01
- Walk with Prop - 02
Term 2:
BODY MECHANICS
Let's get down to business! While improving on your core abilities, learn 3D animation tips and techniques from your mentor. Learn how to get your characters to interact with their surroundings and how they react to physical forces. Learn how to create fight animations for video games to round off the semester.
- Convey a true sense of power and weight.
- Scenes of fighting activity should be animated.
- Create video game animation cycles.
- Create a convincing battle scenario.
- Blocking Run and Jump
- Polish your running and jumping skills.
- Blocking Parkour
- Polish Parkour
- Weight Blocking & Forces
- Polishing Forces & Weight
- Lifting Weights and Blocking
- Weight Lifting Gloss
- Blocking is a combat action.
- Polish Combat Actions
- Blocking a Fight Scene
- Polishing the Fight Scene
Term 3:
STORYTELLING FOR ANIMATION
Learn how to bring individuality to a character walk with subtlety. Then create a pantomime piece to express emotions through body language and establish a narrative for your character. You'll end up with a finished character speech piece replete with lip-sync, facial, and body expressions for your demo reel.
- Collect and evaluate references
- Make your own character performances.
- Create a stage for emotional activity and bring it to life.
- Realistic expressions should be conveyed.
- Overview and Introduction
- 01: Keying Personality Walk
- Breakdowns and Cycles, Part 2 of the Personality Walk
- Personality Walk No. 3: Polish & Ukrainian
- Taking a Progressive Walk
- Setup & Keying for Pantomime No. 1
- Breakdowns in Pantomime 02
- Polish Pass (Pantomime No. 3)
- Setup & Keying for Drama Monologue #1
- Keys & Breakdowns (Drama Monologue #2)
- Overlap & Follow-through (Drama Monologue No. 3)
- Polish Pass (Drama Monologue No. 4)
- Review & Final Pass for Character Acting
FAQ
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE 3D ANIMATION COURSE
You'll need basic computer skills and a computer that satisfies the minimal requirements for this 3D animation course (see next question).
Software:
Students may purchase a Maya educational license.
Hardware:
For Autodesk Maya, you'll need a dedicated graphics card and a machine that matches the minimal requirements.
Students may purchase a Maya educational license.
Hardware:
For Autodesk Maya, you'll need a dedicated graphics card and a machine that matches the minimal requirements.
This course is incredibly adaptable and may lead to a variety of job opportunities. It offers you a thorough grasp of the principles of game art and animation, and depending on your level of dedication, talents, and portfolio pieces, you may be ready to apply for entry-level artist roles.
Consider focusing further on the Real-time 3D Technical Art & Virtual Production Course, Advanced 3D Animation Course, or Advanced 3D Modeling Course to boost your employment prospects.
Advanced courses include more advanced skills and involve an entire term devoted to career development and portfolio preparation to help you become ready for the job market. You'll have a broader range of talents and a more impressive portfolio to present to potential employers.
Instead, some students opt to pursue a degree in game design or game development.
Some junior game development positions you may follow after finishing the whole study track, depending on whether you choose Course A (Animation) or Course B (Modeling):
Consider focusing further on the Real-time 3D Technical Art & Virtual Production Course, Advanced 3D Animation Course, or Advanced 3D Modeling Course to boost your employment prospects.
Advanced courses include more advanced skills and involve an entire term devoted to career development and portfolio preparation to help you become ready for the job market. You'll have a broader range of talents and a more impressive portfolio to present to potential employers.
Instead, some students opt to pursue a degree in game design or game development.
Some junior game development positions you may follow after finishing the whole study track, depending on whether you choose Course A (Animation) or Course B (Modeling):
- 3D animator
- Character Rigger
- Character Animator
- Creature Animator
- Previs Animator
- Layout Artist
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