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Programs Computers & Media

3D Animation/Virtual Reality & Game Design

Holland Codes

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Student designing game setting

Dive into the world of creation in this course that combines 3D modeling, animation, virtual world building, digital gaming and virtual reality (VR). Learn how to use industry standard programs like Blendr and Adobe After-Effects to create interactive and visually stimulating presentations and work with industry standard game engines like Unity and Unreal for valuable real-world experience. Prepare for careers in the entertainment industry, gaming and beyond.


Eligibility

  • Year 1:
    • Grade 10-11
  • Year 2:
    • Successful completion of Year 1
  • Year 3:
    • Successful completion of Year 2

Number of Years to Complete this Program

2 years to complete

*Optional third year offered

Things to Consider

  1. You must have the ability to spend extended periods of time in front of a computer screen.
  2. You must have the ability to work independently.
  3. Strong creativity skills are necessary.

Direct Employment

  • Videographer/Video Editor
  • AV Assistant
  • Storyboard Artist
  • 3D Modeler
  • Motion Graphics Designer

Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training

  • Video Game Designer
  • Multimedia Events Planner
  • Audio Visual Technician
  • Special Effects Artist and Animator

Locations

JTED @ The Bridges

3300 S. Park Ave.

Schedule Availability

  • Mondays & Wednesdays 4 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 4 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Also available during the daytime schedule @ Innovation Tech HS

Program Completion/Sequence

Year 1

3D Character low-poly modeling, sculpting, rigging, UV texture-mapping, basic 3D Gaming and Design principles, Virtual Reality immersive integration with Unity and creation of a simple game.

Year 2

Rigging and animated cycles to be applied prior to Unity 3D imports. Creation of a portfolio to include video/audio examples with descriptions of projects, software, techniques, VR and a composite 5 minute video reel of all projects.

Year 3

Students learn the Unity 3D interface to create a gaming environment using layers, tags, setting limits, adding object to inventory, FBX importer, parenting, complex hierarchies, colliders with both 1st and 3rd person operators and further VR integration.

Arizona Department of Education Standards

Certification

  • Year 2:
    • Adobe After Effects Certified User

Credits

1/Year

Instructor

David Fuller


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Uniform

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  • Graphic Design
  • Photography

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