3D Animation and Character Creation - Intensive
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
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Course Fee:
£990
* - Start Date(s): 17 July 2023
- Duration: Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm, two weeks
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
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Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
Aimed at animators of the future, this course combines an introduction to the creative and technical aspects of 3D animation with information about today’s animation industry.
Following an introduction to the history of 3D animation, you'll be set a project to develop an animated character and accompanying narrative.
Your time will be split between working in the animation studio on your project, and hearing from guest speakers or visiting places of interest that inspire professional animators.
This course is ideal if you are new to animation and are considering future studies or looking to enhance your CV and portfolio.
On this course you will...
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design a character for 3D animation -
experiment with Maya animation software -
work on top-of-the-range equipment including High end workstations with Nvidia Quadro graphics cards and Wacom Cintiq HD Touch tablets -
use TVPaint to create a simple storyboard
Here's what our previous attendees said:
'Many thanks to our tutor and their thoroughness and dedication - a brilliant course.' CA
'The teacher was a brilliant and very patient.' CH
'This course was to help me decide whether or not I was going to follow animation at uni. I fell in love with the subject, and will pursue it at NTU.' SN
'A big thanks to the tutor. The course was a brilliant blend of theory, practice and technique. Complicated software was broken down with panache!' DH
'Our tutor was a really supportive and instructive tutor for the course, had such an infectious enthusiasm for the course'. JD
What you’ll study
You'll combine new idea generation and research skills with your knowledge of Maya software so that, by the end of the two weeks, you'll have a character to present to your fellow students.
You'll also have:
- an understanding of the different types of jobs available to you in the animation, gaming and visual effects industries
- knowledge of what a company like Pixar looks for in a CV
- the confidence to present yourself and your showreel to potential employers.
Introduction to Autodesk Maya user interface, basic modelling tools, creating toolset and understanding topology of models. UV unwrapping and painting using Adobe Photoshop with the intention of completing a single modelled character
Understanding and utilising the 12 principles of Animation using bouncing ball, pendulum swing, ball with tail and a final simple character model with the intention of creating 5-6 short animations
Please bring with you to the first session:
- Notepad and pen
- Sketchbook and pencils
- Memory stick
You might also want to read the following books which will be of use before, during and after the course:
- How to Cheat in Maya: Tools and Techniques for Character Animation, Kenny Roy
- The Animator's Survival Kit, Richard Williams.
Campus and facilities
Our animation facilities are based in the Waverley building – a beautifully restored, listed building with real design heritage – the original home of the Nottingham School of Art. View our School of Art & Design Facilities Hub here.
You’ll find collaborative working spaces where you'll develop your sketches and concepts, and Mac suites equipped with industry standard software and hardware including Adobe Creative Cloud, Maya, Wacom Cintiq Touch Tablets and Pro Creative Pens, TVPaint and work on high end workstations with Nvidia Quadro graphics cards.
You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.
Need accommodation?
You can book a self-catered, single room with private bathroom on our city campus, right next door to our studios and classrooms.
Find out more at: www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation
Entry requirements
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: No previous animation or drawing skills are required. You should know your way around a computer in terms of file saving and other basic functions.
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: No previous animation or drawing skills are required. You should know your way around a computer in terms of file saving and other basic functions.
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £990
Payment is due at the time of booking.
Secure your place with a deposit
If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
Ask us if you'd prefer for an invoice to be sent to your company.
How to apply
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
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