3D Character Animation

The Animation Workshop / VIA University College

Description 

3D Character Animation for Animated Features, TV Series and Games: this 15-week 3D course is designed to give animators who already have a basic grasp of the classical principles of animation an understanding of the methodology of 3D character animation.

The course will focus heavily on the acting and action of characters, enabling the student to develop and refine a practical method for attaining the most believable movement in their animation. The objective is to enable the participants to meet the professional requirements and quality standards expected by European 3D animation and game companies.

The course is held in Viborg (Dk) on the Animation Workshop’s premises. Students produce professional show reels at the end of the training.

Target group 

Professionals from the animation industry, namely 2D/3D animators and artists, storyboarders, concept, character and environment designers, teachers.

Benefits 

Further training in 3D Arts; augmented employability; meeting other participants from all around Europe and very experienced tutors from companies around the world.

Dates 

February 21 > June 3, 2011: Viborg – Denmark

Fees 

€2,750; course only; participants pay accommodation, travel. Scholarships available.

Requirements 

Application judged on portfolio/demo reel and track record. May be submitted online.

Participants 

12

Registration deadline(s) 

February 1, 2011

The Animation Workshop / VIA University College
Kasernevej 5
8800 Viborg – Denmark
T +45 8725 5400
F +45 8725 5411
Timothy Leborgne
tim@animwork.dk

www.animwork.dk