3D Computer Animation

Overview

Diploma of 3D Computer Animation
Duration: 40 weeks

With almost ten years of unbelievable success, graduates from MDS go on winning prestigious awards, and are working in some of the top animation companies in the world.

Developed in 2000, our Diploma of 3D Computer Animation is New Zealand’s most established and technically robust 3D animation qualification. No other school in the country matches the success of our graduates. Grads from this top qualification often choose to then specialise in game art, up skill into high-end 3D through the MDS Graduate Diploma of Advanced 3D Productions (second year), or move into film and R&D areas.

You will learn to channel your creativity using the ‘tools-of-the-trade’ (Maya, Photoshop, After Effects) to produce visually compelling bodies of work grounded in contemporary industry techniques and production processes. Tutors don’t just teach. They mentor and guide you into achieving what you probably never thought possible.

Core skills you will develop on the Diploma cover the foundations (and specialisations) of 3D – Modelling, Animation, Texturing, Lighting and Rendering. A significant amount of time is spent in production where you get to utilise these core skills and create high quality material. In doing so it’s possible to ascertain a specialisation that best befits your creativity and skill set. Also covered is a six-week stop motion animation project (introducing the dynamics of a production and post-production environment), and life drawing. Your study time is made up of a mixture of tutor driven high-end tutorials, practical projects and self-directed learning.

School Admission Requirements

Age

Minimum 18 years

3D Animation Prerequisites

A background in illustration, design, multimedia or art and an intermediate level of computing knowledge in graphical software (such as Photoshop). Experience with 3D software is advantageous but not essential.

Portfolio Requirements

Relevant visual work, the portfolio must consist of sketches, paintings, illustrations or drawings, as well as digital imagery such as animations or other computer generated artwork.