3D Animation & Visual Effect

The 3D animation course is an occupational & vocational training programme that is structured to train Learners the skills to work in post-production, design sound, capture motion, visualise in 3D space, put ideas down visually (draw) on paper or computer, operate software packages, follow and assess storyboard instructions, plan workflow, manage themselves in larger projects, manage electronic files, model characters, create light and texture, animate by adding motion, composite and render, work in teams, and rig models.

Learners will attain knowledge about the history of animation, forms, styles and technology, characterisation and storyboarding, the production process (modelling, texturing and lighting, animation and motion, compositing and rendering), types of outputs, procedures for storyboarding, conceptualising, copyright, intellectual property, editing principles, film/video/camera language and cinematography, scripting language, operating systems, Internet, hardware, resources, and health hazards related to computer use.

Learning Outcome:

• Manage electronic files and data safely, securely and according to specified requirements.

• Analyse requirements for 3D animation processes based on given specifications and existing reference material.

• Develop creative elements according to specification using existing digital data.

• Market own 3D animation and visual effects produced for specific purposes.

• Evaluate 3D animation and visual effects against specified requirements.

• Manage 3D animation production according to specified requirements.