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

Program Overview

The 3D Animation & FX begins with the study of scriptwriting and its process of developing a short story; the foundation for 3D character development/character design etc.

Next students will study traditional art; these subjects will provide students with the foundation they’ll need to work in the animation industry, including life drawing, Perspective 3D drawing and Basic 3D concept.

By completion of the 3D Animation & FX program students will use their creative passion to develop a complete short animated demo reel; from concept through to completing using the methods of scriptwriting, storyboarding, modeling, animation, animatics, lighting, texturing, rendering etc..

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.	Drawing & Perspective
	This course involves the observation and translation of three-dimensional form into two dimensional drawings
4.	Storyboarding
	This course focuses on applying industry standard storyboard techniques for 3D animation and short film.
5.	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.
6.	Model Texturing
	After students have completed their character modeling, Adobe Photoshop will then be used to create rich realistic texture.
7.	Environment modeling
	Students will use current industry techniques to plan, storyboard and create environments to compliment their models/characters.
8.	Rigging
	TThis course will explore techniques and idea such as binding, skin and bones as they pertain to rigging 3D model/characters.
9.	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).
10.	Audio/Lip Sync
	This course focuses on the tool and technique used to breath emotion and personality into 3d characters.
11.	3D Effects & particle system
	Using Autodesk Maya, students will introduce particles systems and dynamic simulations.
12.	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
13.	Video/Audio editing/demo reel
	Students will use industry video / audio editing software to edit their short film and final demo reel.
14.	Portfolio/Career Development
	Students will participate explore and researching their chosen field of interests’; preparing for the work force. Topics covered, resume writing, cover letters, job searching an interview techniques. Students will complete their electronic portfolio and career documents.
15.	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.
Method of Instruction This certificate course will be delivered using a combination of lectures, digital handouts, digital projector, hands on exercises and lab work.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students who have successful maintained an overall average of 75% 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;

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

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