3D Animation & Modeling

NEXT START DATE: April 2, 2012

3D Animation studies the techniques and tools for producing the next generation of 3D Animation & Modeling. The 3D Animation program combines the traditional understanding of animation with the cutting-edge tools for creating tomorrow’s media. 3D Animation builds on the foundations of high-end modeling & animation through the exploration of content creation, manipulation, and special effects.

Pixel Blue College's 3D Animation program prepares students for various opportunities in the 3D industry. Students will be able to find work in broadcast, architectural, engineering, 3D Gaming, film, scientific research and many other industries that have a 3D application. This field is continuing to expand and now includes many other industries and therefore offers great growth opportunities for graduates with 3D Modeling and Animation skills.

CURRICULUM & RESOURCES
Pixel Blue College provides a creative environment where students are given the freedom to thrive and invent to their full potential. We bring a professional studio atmosphere into the classroom to simulate working in a real animation studio. In fact, students have 24 hour access to iMac G5 Computers and the most up-to-date animation tools. Our philosophy is innovation. Using the latest software and hardware tools is just one of the ways Pixel Blue College is changing the face of education. This program offers an unprecedented amount of available lab time enabling students to create better demo reels and perfect their 3D skills.

ADMISSION
1) Book an appointment with the registrar at registrar@pixelbluecollege.com or call 780.756.3990 
2) Submit Application form with a $150 Application fee. 
3) Samples of creative work, 2 Letters of Reference, Transcripts, Resume, and Personal Interview. 
4) Work out Student Funding Options.
 
APPLY ONLINE 

FINANCE
The tuition for the 3D Animation Diploma Program is $16,500 CAD. This covers the costs of 6 months in-class instruction, the use of a personal computer, all the required course materials, including textbooks and full access to our facilities 24 hours a day. Learn More

CURRICULUM

3DA100 Introduction
3DA100.1 Macintosh OS
3DA100.2 OS systems, 3D
3DA100.3 3D computer graphics interface representation

3DA200 Representation of three-dimensional structures
3DA200.1 Polygon functions and data sets 
3DA200.2 Curve, Bezier and Spline functions
3DA200.3 NURBS functions and data sets
3DA200.4 Subdivision functions and data sets
3DA200.5 Constructive Solids Geometry functions and data sets
3DA200.6 Color sets in computer imagery
3DA200.7 Color and three-dimensional space
3DA200.8 Rendering and color spaces

3DA300 Three-Dimensional Modeling
3DA300.1 Modeling basics
3DA300.2 Rigid modeling development and strategies
3DA300.3 Organic modeling development and strategies
3DA300.4 Character modeling development and strategies

3DA400 Texturing
3DA400.1 Texturing, UV mapping & surfaces
3DA400.2 Developing surfaces digital paint, 3D integration

3DA500 Rigging
3DA500.1 Character and Rigid Rigging
3DA500.2 Skeletal and armature structures
3DA500.3 Facial Rigging

3DA600 Animation
3DA600.1 Animation Basics

3DA600.2 Advanced Animation Practices
3DA600.3 Character Animation

3DA700 Lighting
3DA700.1 Scene Lighting

3DA800 Cinematography
3DA800.1 Digital Cinematography

3DA900 Rendering
3DA900.1 Rendering Practices

3DA1000 Portfolio
3DA1000.1 Demo Reel development & strategies 

All Pixel Blue College Curriculum includes 20hrs of Career Development (PBC2000)
* Curriculum subject to change without notice.

RESOURCES
iMac
The iMac is a computer completely built into a flat-panel monitor. This model, which has a 21.5-inch display and a 2.4 Intel Core 2 Duo, provides the raw horsepower and sleek functionality sought by creative professionals and power users.