3D Animation & FX - Pacific Film & New Media Academy - Film, Acting & 3D Animation school in Victoria, BC

Program Objectives

The program consists of 3 terms, 12 weeks per term (9 Months, total: 36 weeks: 20 Hours/week).

Upon completion, students who have successful maintained an overall average of 60% will be awarded a certificate in 3D Animation & FX. Graduates of this certificate program will be well-equipped and prepared to enter the exciting 3D Animation & New Media Entertainment Industry. Students will collaborate in team setting; Students will successfully complete a short film using the following learned skills;

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1. Develop and storyboard their own engaging “short” animated film
2. Conceptual /Research Development
3. Immersive Story development
4. Draw, Model and texture “original” characters /environment
5. Rig / Animate Characters /Environment
6. Adding Special effects

Method of Instruction

This certificate course will be delivered using a combination of lectures, digital handouts, digital projector, hands on
exercises and lab work.

Curriculum - [subject to change without notice]

1.	Storytelling Student will explore the techniques and processes of scriptwriting to write captivating short stories.
2.	Character Design
	This course provides each students with specific drawing skills as it pertains to creating characters and storyboard for 3D Animation
3.	Storyboarding
	This course focuses on applying industry standard storyboard techniques for 3D animation and short film.
4.	Drawing & Perspective
	This course involves the observation and translation of three-dimensional form into two dimensional drawings
5.	Environment modeling
	Students will use current industry techniques to plan, storyboard and create environments to compliment their models/characters.
6.	Character Modeling
	This course focuses on students developing their original hand/computer drawn character(s) which will then be introduced into AutoDesk Maya for modeling.
7.	Model Texturing
	After students have completed their character modeling, Adobe Photoshop will then be used to create rich realistic texture.
8.	Portfolio Development Students will participate explore and research their chosen field of interests; preparing for the work force. Topics covered include self promotion through web design, posters, interactive content and business cards, resume writing, cover letters, job searching and interview techniques.
9.	Rigging This course will explore techniques and idea such as binding, skin and bones as they pertain to rigging 3D model/characters.
10.	Film & FX Students will explore the practice and techniques of using PFMA’s green screen to marrying 3D Animation with live action footage.
11.	Character Animation Students will study timing and weight through a series of projects designed to demonstrate the principles of animation using a 3D software (MAYA).
12.	Audio/Lip Sync This course focuses on the tool and technique used to breath emotion and personality into 3d characters.
13.	3D Effects & particle system
	Using Autodesk Maya, students will introduce particles systems and dynamic simulations.
14.	Lighting & Rendering
	In this class students will be introduced to lighting strategies to add detail and realism to objects without adding complexity to the model
15.	Digital Music Students will learn how to create loops sounds fx and background and ambient music that complements their animation and short movies
16.	Video/Audio editing/demo reel
	Students will use industry video / audio editing software to edit their short film and final demo reel.
17.	Compositing and Rendering Students will learn how to render realistic skin, reflections and light bouncing. How to break the scene apart so that objects are rendered separately to save time; Students will use and intergraded software such as Autodesk toxic for color corrections
18.	Final Project
	student will combine their individual 3D character with class mates to create a joint theme for the final project (short film). Students will use their newly acquired skills and knowledge to successfully develop full storyboarding, story telling, production planning and demo reel.
Career Opportunities
The 3D Animation & FX program provides its participants with the skills needed to become employable in the 3D industry. The following are examples of areas in this vast industry our graduate can find employment. Visual Effects Artist, Texture Artist, Technical Director, Lighting Artist, Character Animator, Modeler, Visual Effects Artist, Rigger, Film & Television Animator, medical, forensic, government, law, web designer, sports, police, storyboard artist, Script writer and military.

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