Computer Animation Technology - PG CERT

About Your Course

Computer technology has revolutionised the production of animation for a broad range of visual media, both in 2D and 3D. Skills in computer animation now offer you a route into a rapidly growing, diverse industry with outlets in games, advertising, design and visualisation as well as film and television. This course will allow you to develop your specialist expertise and knowledge of animation technology, giving you an opportunity to use new digital animation tools and develop skills, methods and techniques in the use of this exciting technology, both creatively and technically.

You will investigate recent and emerging 3D computer modelling, animation, visualisation and rendering techniques, including character animation and motion capture using our Vicon suite, gain skills in the use of programmable/scriptable VR applications for the control and generation of content within desktop VR and interactive 3D authoring systems, and investigate current technologies in video, motion graphics, post-production and special effects, compositing 2D and 3D animated material into video and film footage.

Benefits of studying this course

Our creative connections courses are a unique combination of technical innovation and visual creativity. You will be taught by a skilled group of artists, designers and technologists, we pride ourselves on the diversity of our delivery.Currently our tutors include digital artists, visual effects and compositing experts who have worked with some of the most important animation, games and visual effects companies in the world including Digital Domain and Rockstar. We have excellent equipment and resources including a state-of-the-art motion capture and chroma-key suite. The course is based around a final practical project presented as a showcase/tradeshow style event at the prestigious Northern Technology Institute (rated in the top 10 best UK co-working spaces).

Core Modules

3D Computer Animation

Using both analytical and creative approaches you will examine the use of animation in 3D environments. You will also investigate animation techniques used historically in film, games and other industries for the generation of realistic animated motion.

3D Computer Technologies

Investigate recent and emerging 3D computer modelling, animation, visualisation, and rendering techniques. Using both analytical and creative approaches determine the best strategy to generate given objects, motion types, lighting conditions and moods.

Interactive Environments

Use novel methods of computer interaction for the control and generation of content for virtual computer environments and develop interaction design skills.

Requirements

Applicants should possess an honours degree, a professional qualification or have significant work experience, within a technological or creative environment.

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