Program Overview

3D Animation

Overview

The 3D Animation program at Herzing College is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the growing VFX and animation industries. The program focuses on practical skills and real work experience, with students working on 3D animation projects from day one.

Program Details

• Duration: 17 months, including an 8-week internship
• Learning Format: Online
• Language: English and French
• Admission Requirements:
  • Minimum of a Canadian high school grade 12 or equivalent, or a mature student
  • Pass an entrance test administered by Herzing College
  • Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field
• Tuition Fees: Not specified

Career Outlook

The 3D animation and VFX industries are growing fast, and many studios are having difficulty filling vacant positions. Successful graduates will find career opportunities in:

• Film
• Television
• Advertising and marketing
• Website design
• Video game production

Possible job titles include:

• 3D animator
• 3D concept artist
• 3D modeller
• 3D texturer
• Augmented reality designer
• Compositor
• Film production artist
• Game production artist
• Lighter
• Multimedia illustrator
• Motion graphics artist
• Visual effects artist

Study Topics

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Sculpture for Animation (Digital Sculpture Using Mudbox)
• Traditional Drawing (Painting & Illustration Using Photoshop)
• Character Design and Storyboarding
• Low Polygon Modelling and Animation (Introduction to Maya)
• Image Manipulation With Photoshop (Introduction to Textures)
• Character Skinning, Textures & Materials (Introduction to Animation)
• 3D Character Modelling
• Modelling, Character Rigging
• Character Skinning, Textures & Materials Mapping
• Character Animation
• Advanced Character Animation
• Architectural and Environmental Modelling
• Lighting & Special Effects
• Advanced Lighting & Special Effects
• Game Culture & Industries (Level Design)
• Demo Reel I
• Demo Reel II
• Internship Part 1 (Internal Internship)
• Internship Part 2 (External Internship)

Instructors

The program is taught by experienced instructors, including:

• Bassem El Chami, Instructor, 3D Animation

Admission Requirements

• Minimum of a Canadian high school grade 12 or equivalent, or a mature student
• Pass an entrance test administered by Herzing College
• Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field

Why Choose This Program?

• Accelerated 17-month program that gets you to work faster
• Learn from expert instructors with years of professional animation experience
• Graduate with two professional demo reels
• Study in small classes where every student gets step-by-step support
• 8-week internship to kick-start your career
• Enjoy the Herzing Open Education Program (HOEP), which lets you take additional courses after you graduate, tuition-free!
• Amazing career development team that helps you create your resume, prepare for interviews, and apply for 3D animation jobs

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Campus Locations

The program is available at Herzing College campuses in:

• Winnipeg, MB
• Cambridge, ON
• Toronto, ON
• Ottawa, ON
• Montreal, QC

International Students

Herzing College welcomes students from all over the globe. International students can join a vibrant community of diverse learners and build the skills they need to thrive in the Canadian job market.