3D Animation (DAN)

This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:

• Execute creative concepts and ideas through a variety and combination of techniques including hand drawn, computer generated, 2D and 3D storyboards and animatics.
• Create sophisticated models for the entertainment, medical, and architectural industries.
• Create 3D characters and creatures ranging from life-like and anatomically correct, to cartoon and anime styles.
• Combine texture mapping, shaders, lighting environments, animating cameras and ‘rigs’ for 3D models and characters in animation sequences.
• Synthesize a wide variety of digital effects in the creation of environment and creature materials and textures.
• Apply 3D techniques that demonstrate characters with realistic motion and a full range of emotion in animated characters.
• Incorporate 3D animated characters with composited backgrounds utilizing special effects.
• Utilize a variety of digital applications including video and audio editing software and technologies.
• Integrate sophisticated technologies into 3D animated films, videos and games.