Whether it’s the choreographed action in a superhero blockbuster, a video game, or a cartoon, animation tells a story. The foundation of great stories is a compelling character. Discover the tools of the trade used to create a 3D animated character. Learn to model, texture, and animate any character to bring it to life. Along the way, explore the history of animation and the principles of design and storytelling. Establish your own animation style and learn about the professional world of animation and the many exciting career paths available to you.

In the second semester of this course, you will learn everything from basic shapes to crafting stories and developing characters with personality. You will explore 3D animation, discovering how to make storyboards, set up cameras, use tools like lighting, texturing, and rendering to make your work stand out. But that’s not all – you will also add sound, like music, effects, and ambient noise, to make your animations come alive. Whether you’re just starting out or levelling up your skills, this course will help you create animations that are professional-quality and awesome.