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Programs Computers & Media

3D Animation/Virtual Reality & Game Design

Holland Codes

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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

Grades 10-12

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.
  • Monday through Friday bell schedule*

*Earns 2 credits/year


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.

Entrance Requirements for Year 2 & 3

  • Year 2: successful completion of Year 1
  • Year 3: successful completion of Year 2

Certification

  • Year 2:
    • Adobe After Effects Certified User

Credits

1/Year


Instructors

  • David Fuller

    David Fuller

    3D Animation Game Design Instructor

Meet the Teacher Podcast

Dual Enrollment

  • Year 1:
    • DAR251 – Computer 3D Animation: Maya – Acalog ACMS (4 PCC credits)

*Dual Enrollment Credits available to students are dependent on teacher credentials*

What is Dual Enrollment?

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