3D Animation Studio 2: Intermediate Blender
Blender is an open-source 3D modeling and animation application used by media artists and designers. Building on the skills from 3D Animation Studio 1: Introduction to Blender this course explores advanced modeling techniques, character rigging, and visual effects (VFX). Studio work will be supported by technical demonstrations, lectures, and critiques. Software for this course is available online for free at Blender.org.
This course is offered in partnership with OCAD University to offer a wide range of courses for enhancing your career expertise in web, design, photography, analytics, and technology.
Working with your OCAD U Account
As a student, you will receive an OCAD U user account, which will grant you access to the OCAD U learning management system, called Canvas. Your Canvas account will be enabled one week prior to the start date of your course. Login at canvas.ocadu.ca.
Contact continuingstudies@ocadu.ca for assistance with using your account.
Certificate Options
Many OCAD U courses can be applied towards a certificate. Explore to learn more.
Note that students seeking a certificate must register with OCAD U via the APPLY link on the page for the certificate concerned.
Contact cstudies@unbc.ca for questions concerning certificates available or to confirm your chosen set of courses will qualify.
Learning Outcomes
- Intermediate knowledge of modelling techniques and digital sculpting
- Intermediate knowledge of character rigging and movement
- Intermediate knowledge of texture normal mapping
- Intermediate lighting and rendering outputs
- Intermediate knowledge of visual effects (VFX) techniques
Course Requirements
Regular access to a computer with a webcam and microphone, high-speed broadband internet connection, and a digital camera or smartphone and is required.
Course Cancellations
Please note that courses may be canceled at any time due to low enrolment. Upon cancellation, registrants will receive a full refund