HNC 3D Computer Animation

Successful completion of any of the following NC/NQ courses:

• NQ Animation and Design
• NC Creative Industries
• An appropriate NC/NQ within the Creative Industries

Or

• One Higher, preferably Art, or relevant National 5 Qualifications and/or other units.
• Alternatively, other relevant work experience and or prior learning may be considered.

Please note: You will also be required to attend an interview and provide a portfolio of art work demonstrating your drawing/creative skills.

Areas you will study include:

• 3D Modelling and Animation - including Character Modelling, Environmental Modelling, Animation and Lighting
• 2D Animation - including Drawing Skills, Digital Art and Compositing/Motion Graphics

Learners will be introduced to industry-standard software including Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe: Animate, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, and Illustrator.

Throughout your studies, the course will help you to develop an understanding of the creative processes involved in the production of animation projects, from concept-art to post-production techniques.

You may also be given the opportunity to undertake Autodesk Certified User and/or Adobe Certified exams at our on-site Test Centre.

Successful students may and have progressed on to:

• HND 3D Computer Animation
• 2nd Year direct-entry to an appropriate University Degree.
  Former students have enrolled on Degree Programmes at Abertay University, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, University of Dundee, Caledonian University, Glasgow and University of the West of Scotland.
• Junior positions within the Games, Film & TV or Animation Industries.
• Freelance commissions.