6 3D Animation Course Programs in USA

Students are expected to have at least one course, or equivalent experience in 3D Poly Modeling for games and animation using an industry standard software, preferably Autodesk Maya. The course work will include practical examples and project-based work, ideally providing useful material for student portfolios. By the end of the course, successful students will be able to model characters that can reasonably be used in games and animation.

The Minor in 3D/Sculpture allows students to focus on working 3-dimensionally and sculpture/installation as a medium, discipline, process and vehicle to evolve conceptual thinking with creative practices. It will provide students the opportunity to explore the technical, formal, historical and theoretical approaches to working 3D through a combination of studio courses. Explorations in traditional mediums such as wood, clay and plaster will be utilized as well as mixed media, interdisciplinary practices and non-traditional mediums and found object. The analysis of contemporary practices lead to students developing personal strategies in sculpture. Working

Use Blender to Create Beautiful 3D Models for Video Games, 3D Printing & More. Beginners Level Course. Blender is a fantastic platform that enables you to make AAA-quality models which can be exported to any game engine, 3D printer, or other software.

Students will learn the basics of 3D modeling, how to create and apply realistic textures, lighting principles and techniques, camera types and their appropriate usage, and fundamental keyframing procedures.