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A career in 3D Animation requires an understanding of versatile, complex software as well as a deep understanding of human behaviour. This course will introduce students to the tools, concepts and techniques necessary to understand and replicate characters’ physical actions. They will begin by...

Students will explore the essential principles of design, including balance, rhythm, and harmony, to create compelling visual compositions for animation. This course provides hands-on experience with industry-standard software, equipping students with the skills to create and manipulate digital...

The journey of learning animation begins with a thorough understanding of and solid comfort with the correct tools. Students refine their knowledge of animation tools and their capabilities, and learn to create simple animations, while honing their techniques in the process. Students create, revise...

Mastering 3D layout and previsualization techniques is crucial for creating compelling animations that captivate audiences. In this course, students translate storyboards into layout scenes using industry-standard 3D software. They animate basic character rigs and cameras to match and support the...

Students examine the relationship between internal emotion and external behaviorin 3D animated characters. They also explore how nuanced body language and facial expression bring depth to character animation. Focus is placed on creating and utilizing references to support realistic performances...

Students will explore the principles of cinematography through the lens of animation, studying its pioneers, key techniques, and the reasoning behind visual storytelling choices. They will analyze how cinematic elements - such as set design, lighting, and composition - shape the look and feel of...

Characters come to life when close attention is paid to the small nuances in their behaviors, actions and reactions to stimuli. Students build their knowledge of animation fundamentals and focus on actions, micro-actions and other aspects of character animation that help characters feel real to an...

Students develop the skills needed to create high-quality textures for 3D assets, focusing on efficient UV mapping, texture optimization, and digital image management. They explore the principles of material creation, rendering techniques, and lighting fundamentals to enhance the realism and visual...

Believable and enjoyable movement animation relies on understanding the ways the body can move. Students learn how to apply basic animation fundamentals to a character to create believable movement. They explore all the ways these movements are simplified or exaggerated by animators, so they're...

Carefully crafted and engaging dialogue between characters is necessary to create animation that stands the test of time. Students produce animations that focus on gestures that support subtle animations and lip syncing to match their own dialogue clips.Registration in this course is restricted to...