ICS 3D Animation

ICS 3D Animation

With the rapid growth in the computer 3D games industry and increasing use of 3D special effects in the movies, there is a real demand for 3D animators.

If you are looking for a career in computer animation, the ICS 3D Animation course will give you an excellent introduction to the field and quickly equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to know to progress to further education or employment.

You will be supplied with 3DS Max, the industry-leading 3D software, enabling you to practise what you learn. Demonstration videos and supporting textbooks are also provided to guide you through the design process.

You will learn how to produce, render and manipulate 3D objects and how to create atmosphere through lighting your creations effectively. You will explore different camera angles and their visual impact. And you will acquire the skills to breathe life into organic objects and make them move and talk believably.

Entry Requirements

No previous experience is required but a familiarity with online software design packages will be beneficial.

Where will I go from here?

If you are looking for a career in computer animation, the ICS 3D Animation course will give you an excellent introduction to the field and quickly equip you with all the knowledge and skills you need to know.

What will I gain?

ICS Diploma in 3D Animation

Assessment

You'll complete seven assessments during your course and a final assessment on completion of your course. These assessments can be submitted to ICS online via the Student Community and you will receive your results more quickly this way - in fact, for multiple choice assessments, you receive your results instantly! Please note that, due to their nature, some of your assessments may need to be posted.

Assessment Breakdown

  • Assessment 1 - 9 multiple choice questions
  • Assessment 2 - 2 activities, the first requiring you to plan an animation and the second requiring you to create a simple 3D character
  • Assessment 3 - 7 multiple choice questions
  • Assessment 4 - 1 activity requiring you to create a 3D Christmas scene
  • Assessment 5 - 7 multiple choice questions
  • Assessment 6 - 1 activity requiring you to create a 3D character
  • Assessment 7 - 1 activity requiring you to plan, design and create your own short    3D movie

 

Study Period

12 months

Hours of study

120 hours

Support period

12 months

Course code

X10

Course cost

£799

Additional fees

There are no examination or registration fees for our 3D Animation course.

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Key topics

Basic Principles of Animation

  • Discover the twelve principles of animation. Explore the 3DS Max Interface and learn the uses of the main tools. Examine the process of planning an animation.

Creating Basic Models

  • Discover how to create a variety of 3D primitives and how to use transformation and aligning tools to refine your models. You'll use the skills that you'll learn to create a train and a track.

Key Frame Animation

  • Examine the basic principles of key frame animation and discover how to use the Track Bar to clone, move, edit and delete keys. Learn how to use the Track View-Dope Sheet and Curve Editor to improve animations. You'll use the skills that you'll learn to guide your model train around a path, and you'll use a Controller to perfect the motion of the train wheels.

Materials, Cameras, Lighting and Rendering

  • Discover how to add UVW mapping to a model and how to align textures. Learn how to add a camera to a scene and how to create a camera 'fly through' animation. Explore the different types of light available within 3DS Max, and study rendering.

Modelling Organic Objects

  • Discover a variety of new techniques, such as extruding, beveling and chamfering, and employ these to create your first 3D character.

Animating a Character

  • Develop a bone system for a character. Explore the skinning process and learn how to edit envelopes to make the skin move realistically. Create and render the movements of a character.

Advanced Animation Techniques

  • Create a walk sequence. Use motion capture information to create convincing movements. Create lip synchs to imported audio using splines.

 

You can either pay for your course in full or opt for a monthly payment plan.

Course fee: £799.00 (excluding discounts)

Or speak to one of our course advisors now for payment plans.

Please remember that you will not be able to cancel your course once you have unsealed any supplied software or accessed any online courseware.