9296 - 3D Character Animation

Course Description

Artwork by Sania G.

From Pixar's Toy Story to Sony's Spider-Verse series, designers continue to push the boundaries of 3D animation. Working like these animators, capture life in motion to create whimsical, unforgettable characters. Explore the powerful capabilities of Blender guided by the principles of animation. Rig and bind 3D character models to set up realistic movements. Refine your work to achieve balanced, believable results. Enhance your animations through timing and expression. By the end of the course, you will gain the skills to capture movement, dimension and personality.

Learner Outcomes

• Identify and implement animation concepts and principles using Blender.
• Connect character animation and current visual communication practices.
• Animate lifelike motion in 3D.