3D Computer Animation

Course description

An advanced qualification to prepare you for further study or employment in 3D computer animation.

The HND 3D Computer Animation course will provide you with the technical and creative skills needed for a career in the animation industry. Students will explore a range of topics such as character design and modelling, environmental modelling, special effects, compositing and motion graphics. Using industry-standard software and equipment students will learn the technical process of animation – from design, storyboarding, modeling and animating, through to the final editing process.

Students will have an opportunity to learn 3Ds Max, After Effects, Photoshop, traditional drawing, character design, storyboarding, animation principles and techniques to create a wide range of animation.

You will focus on specific aspects of the industry such as:

• Traditional drawing skills
• Storyboarding
• Character animation and modelling
• Texturing
• Surfacing
• 2D animation and motion graphics
• Special effects
• Editing

You will have to provide your own A3 workbooks and backup storage device. You may also wish to have an A3 portfolio case for storing/carrying your work.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

This course is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme. This means that you are required to have access to your own laptop computer, netbook or similar device in class each day that you are in college.

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If you do not already own a suitable device you can apply for a student loan from SAAS, if eligible, to fund the cost of purchasing a device.

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Learning outcome

HND 3D Computer Animation (SCQF Level 8).

Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.

Students successfully completing this course may progress towards a number of related degree programmes at one of our associate universities.

A qualification in this subject area could lead to a wide variety of exciting employment opportunities in 3D animation, across a range of industries: