3D Modelling Animation Art and Design | Vancouver | Programs & Courses | VCAD

3D Modelling Animation

Art and Design
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  • Program Credential

    Diploma

  • Program Duration

    72 Weeks

  • Program Location

    vancouver Campus

Program Overview

Our 3D Modelling Animation Art and Design diploma program teaches you the knowledge and skills you need to successfully compete in the computer generated animation industry. The program harnesses the talent of industry-leading professionals to teach the theory and techniques used in three-dimensional animation art and design.

The program focuses on game development, including staging scenes, game environments, using storyboards, and designing and animating 3D characters using industry-standard software.

Graduates of this program will have a portfolio to showcase their animation work to find employment in CGI-based industries such as game development companies, computer animation studios, post-production and special effects studios.

 

This program is delivered 100% online. To learn about the required technology/devices to complete this program, please click here.

Please check with the campus for availability.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

  • Computer Animation Studios Computer Animation Studios generate and produce digital imagery and media products for various forms of entertainment.
  • Game Development Companies Game Development Companies generate and produce 3D digital imagery and media products for game design and development.
  • Post-Production Post-Production involves editing content for final production through colour grading, building and improving upon animation and visual effects for optimal visuals. 
  • Special Effects Studios Special Effects Studios or SFX / FX are visual illusions for various entertainment industries, including gaming, film, animation, and other applications.
  • Industrial Design Firms Industrial Design Firms or product design agencies use 3D software and designers to produce mockups, instructions, or builds in product design.
  • Software Producers Software Producers create internal software for professional usage.
  • 3D Graphics Companies 3D Graphics Companies are responsible for curating 3D graphics for entertainment, game, video, animation and product design. 

SKILLS GAINED

  • Produce computer-generated images
  • Shape a model
  • Develop a storyboard
  • Stage a scene
  • Design characters
  • Design environments
  • Produce 3D models of props and characters
  • Represent movements in three dimensions
  • Animate characters
  • Create digital visual effects
  • Understand the latest trends in the visual and graphic arts
  • Use critical thinking and creativity to enhance visual expression
  • Draw a character and its environment
  • Analyze and critique a production
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Courses Timeline

Your program begins with teaching you the fundamental skills necessary for your future as an artist. These traditional, digital and informational skills give you a strong foundation — all are focused on building your skills and knowledge to succeed in the media industry.

  • Colour & Design

    This course will build students’ understanding of colour and design principles through exploration and application across media, visual, and applied practice. This course will introduce students to the fundamental principles of colour theory through design, such as layout, composition, balance, colour science and theory and teach them how to apply these principles. These concepts will be reinforced through specific practical exercises and activities that will...

  • Photoshop I

    In this course, students will gain an understanding of the application and importance of image editing and construction as a universal skill in across diverse design genres. This course introduces students to raster image-editing software, Adobe Photoshop. Through this 'hands-on' course, students will acquire skills with workflow fundamentals, as well as advanced features, and tips, and acquire the skills to prepare images for digital output and print. Emph...

  • Life Drawing I

    This is an introductory level course that prepares students to draw anatomically correct structures of the human body. Students will learn to draw the human figure in correct anatomic detail based on the observation of live models. This course will emphasize the anatomically correct proportions of the human body and the accurate portrayal of muscles and other landmarks by applying various techniques of shading and lighting, views, and perspective. Topical coverage...

Costs & Requirements

  • High school graduation or equivalent (from an English language teaching institution) OR 
  • Mature student status (19 years of age upon starting classes and passing the college's admission test).

For tuition prices and costs, fill out the request info form to speak with an admissions representative.

    

VCAD's Refund Policy abides by the Private Training Regulation of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) Private Training Act.
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Check out and connect with some Alumni on LinkedIn.

  • Alumni 1 Noel Gabriel Ambrosio 2020
  • Alumni 2 Nikki Katouzian 2022
  • Alumni 4 Dryden Sereda 2022
  • Alumni 4 Madison Prangnell 2020
  • Alumni 5 Tuong Kim Thuy Nguyen 2020

Student Testimonials

  • If it wasn't for VCAD I don't think I would be where I am today. I've had some amazing opportunities, I've met some wonderful people - amazing connections, and I'll be forever grateful.

    - Sabrina Laprise
  • The most important thing that I learned at VCAD was how to use software - graphic design software.

    - Ewa Wawryszuk
  • What drew me to the interior design program was that it was a creative industry and also that it's business oriented.

    - Luc Kwan

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Meet our Instructors

  • Varghese Chandy

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  • Ljubomir Milic

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  • Stephen Pearce

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