23 3D Animation Preparatory Programs

CADA’s Games, Animation and VFX education is created for anyone who wants to move from interest to practical skill in the digital visual industry. If you want to begin your journey in 3D, explore animation and CGI, understand the technical side of game and film production or refine your current abilities, CADA gives you a structured way to progress.

The 3D Modeling for Animation & Games diploma program at LaSalle College Vancouver is designed to provide graduates with the relevant skills necessary to pursue entry-level employment in the game, animation and visual effects entertainment industries. Students will have the opportunity to develop the technical and creative aptitude necessary to demonstrate and present their skills to industry.

This certificate prepares students for careers in multimedia graphics and computer animation. This includes instruction in photo manipulation, web animation, motion graphics, compositing, basic modeling and 3D animation using the latest equipment and software available.

Our 12-month 3D Animation, VFX & 3D Modeling diploma program is designed for aspiring CG artists passionate about creating lifelike animations, stunning visual effects, and intricate 3D models for the film, gaming, and entertainment industries. This program, led by industry veterans with real-world experience, emphasizes a solid grounding in computer graphics fundamentals before advancing into the specialized techniques used in Hollywood VFX and blockbuster animations.

On this programme you will learn to use the latest software and technology, such as the Houdini animation programme. You will gain experience in photogrammetry, 3D graphics and 3D environments, while developing skills in procedural programming techniques and gaining hands-on experience with advanced technology.

If you want to enter the game industry as a 3D modeller or 3D artist, this program is for you. Instead of spending 2 to 3 years in a traditional course, MAGES gives you a focused 1 year pathway to build an impressive, industry ready portfolio. You will learn directly from industry professionals, including Kingston Chan (former Senior Art Director at FZD), and master the complete 3D workflow used in studios. By creating high quality characters, props, and environments, you will graduate with the skills and portfolio needed to enter the industry with confidence.

This programme teaches you to build systems and logic for games and interactive experiences. You will design and develop 3D productions with a focus on user experience. The programme is more technically focused than our other 3D programmes and includes tasks such as making objects respond to player actions, such as opening a door when the player presses a button.

This hands-on education prepares you for a career in the games, animation, visual effects, advertising and visualisation industries. The programme uses the latest technology and working methods to prepare you for the real world. You will learn to create content for computer games, animated films and visual effects films. The focus is on practical projects that reflect what you will encounter in the industry.

This innovative program teaches you how to design interactive interfaces and immersive visual environments, combining digital visual art with a deep understanding of user-centered design. You'll learn to turn your ideas into impactful interactive experiences.

Centennial College's Game – Art ​program will allow you to gain the skills to launch a career in the dynamic, ever-expanding, and intensely creative interactive game industry. In just 16 consecutive months, the offering will prepare you for a career of imagination, innovative design, and storytelling.

Animation 3D advanced diploma program, you will develop a well-rounded knowledge base and skill set that includes strong art, animation, modeling, and visualization abilities. You will be prepared for the ever-expanding 3D art field with a thorough understanding of the latest 3D digital art technologies in a program developed with the input of industry advisors. Learn to work like the pros do using the same 3D animation software and tools to render creative thoughts into compelling images and fully realized designs.

3D studies the techniques and tools for producing the next generation of 3D Animation & Visual Effects. 3D Animation builds on the foundations of high-end modeling, texturing, animation, virtual reality, and advanced motion graphics through the exploration of content creation, manipulation, and visual effects. Pixel Blue College's 3D program prepares students for various opportunities in the 3D Animation & Visual Effects industry. Students will be able to find work in architectural engineering, 3D gaming, broadcast, film, television, virtual reality, and many other industries that have a 3D application.

Bring your imagination and creative ideas to life with our Advanced 3D Animation and 3D Modelling program. You'll learn the basics of modelling, texturing, lighting, and animating, while gaining hands-on experience with the tools and techniques that form the foundation of 3D animation.

The two-year 3D Animation for Film & Games diploma program gives you the skills to bring 3D computer-generated characters and environments to life. You'll start your 3D animation schooling by learning the key techniques of 3D and animation software, receiving coaching from instructors and industry professionals who have decades of real world experience, with many still working in the film, TV and video games industries today.

3D animation and computer-generated images are present today in all sectors of creative communication. The Animation and 3D production course, taught over three years, provides training in these techniques. It is naturally oriented towards the flagship sectors of digital creation: video games and animated films.