Course description
This hands-on course helps you develop the skills needed to become a 3D Digital Developer, incorporating live industry-related projects in a range of different 3D animation disciplines. Some students may gain internships and summer placements while studying at the college. This course also accepts year two direct entrants.
The course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
You'll study:
- 3D Modelling.
- Character Modelling.
- Cameras.
- Lighting and Special Effects.
- Environmental Modelling.
- Drawing Skills.
- Movement Studies.
- Surfaces and Textures.
- Showreel/Portfolio Creation.
- Sound Editing.
- Video Editing.
- Compositing.
Entry requirements
- HNC 3D Computer Animation, OR
- First-year HND 3D Computer Animation.
Progression
Employment in relevant industries.
Continuing Study
Students who complete their HND may progress to:
- Abertay University (A30) - Computer Arts (GW42).
- University of Dundee (D65) - Animation (W280).
- Glasgow Caledonian University (G42) - 3D Animation and Visualisation (2E4W); Glasgow Caledonian University (G42); Computer Games (Art and Animation) (GW4G); Computer Games (Design) (GWK2).
- University of the West of Scotland (U40) - Computer Animation Arts BSc Hons (GW48).
- University of Edinburgh (E56) - Animation (W615).
Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Date: 25/08/2025 to 12/06/2026 Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
Venue details
City Campus
190 Cathedral Street
Glasgow
Course provider
City of Glasgow College
City Campus
190 Cathedral Street
Glasgow