3D Modelling and Animation( Game Design) Level 5

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3D Modelling and Animation( Game Design) Level 5

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Course fee €895 September discount 15% = €760.75

Why take this course? 
Have you ever wished that you could produce your own animations for web, devices and video?

This 3D Modelling, Animation and Game Design course will teach you how to model objects, while developing high quality 3D environments.  You will then populate these environments with original characters, bringing them to life with the latest animation techniques.

Most of today’s films and games would not be as exciting and sensational without talented animators bringing these characters to life.

What will You Experience?

  • Develop the essential skills and knowledge in 3D modelling, animation and game design that will enable you to take your first steps into a new career in this exciting field.
  • You will learn from an industry experienced Professional who will guide and support you to achieve your goals.
  • Learn from experienced industry experts who will support and prepare you for the real-life knowledge, skills, and competence required in your studies.
Programme Modules
3D Modelling

The 3D Modelling & Animation course will provide you with in-depth knowledge of many aspects of 3D modelling, animation and CGI special effects, and encompasses the key areas required to work in the industry.
Introduction to 3D Modelling
Provide an introduction to 3D modeling including software, hardware, and industry applications
The elements of the modeling software interface.

The use and manipulation of basic primitives including transforming, scaling and rotating
3D Modelling Techniques

The use of different modeling techniques including box, polygon and nurb modeling
Demonstrate the use of box and polygon modeling

Demonstrate the use of nurbs, hypernurbs, and spline

Texturing
Explain UVW mapping including texture coordinates, model geometry, and texture size
Generate 2D textures using appropriate software

Apply textures to 3D models
Animation
The course will develop your ability to design a storyboard, materials, assign colours and employ techniques to animate objects on a path.  You will also be skilled in creating your own characters and learn how to animate them.

At the end of this module you will be able to:

  • Understand animation principles
  • Demonstrate animation within a 3D environment
  • Explain the use of keyframes, lighting, and cameras as they relate to 3D animation

Introduction to Game Design
This introduction to Game Design will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to start a career in the areas of Game Design and Multimedia.

At the end of this module you will be able to:  

  • Analyse a classic game to provide an understanding of the core game elements and how they work together
  • Develop a simple 2D and 3D game prototype using an industry standard game engine and any required middleware
  • Identify the different business models within the games industry
  • Describe the roles of the various game development specialisations
  • Develop graphics as animation, backgrounds & interfaces, as well as physics effects & particle systems, media technologies

Entry Requirements
Basic knowledge of computers is required.

Related Courses:  Multimedia Certificate, Higher Certificate or Degree Level 7

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