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Course Overview

Welcome to ArchiTech CAD Academy’s **Certificate in Character Design and Animation with Blender Program**, where you will explore advanced techniques in character design and animation using Blender. This course is tailored to help you master the art of creating captivating characters, bringing them to life through detailed animation processes. You will gain hands-on experience in modeling, rigging, texturing, and animating 3D characters, as well as learn the essential principles of animation to ensure your creations are both believable and engaging.

Our primary goal is to equip you with the skills necessary to effectively express your creativity while adhering to industry standards. As a professional training center, we ensure the highest standards of education, providing you with top-quality instruction to take your character design and animation skills to the next level.

The course offers flexible learning options with both weekday and weekend batches, along with online classes. You will also have access to a Learning Management System (LMS) for convenient self-paced study. Our instructors are highly experienced, with a strong background in animation and design, ensuring you receive expert guidance throughout your learning journey.

Join us at ArchiTech CAD Academy and start your path toward becoming a skilled character designer and animator with Blender!

Program Aim

Program Aim for Certificate in Character Design and Animation with Blender Program:

Our Certificate in Character Design and Animation with Blender Program is designed to provide participants with essential skills and knowledge to excel in the dynamic field of character design and animation. This program aims to equip you with the expertise required to create, rig, and animate 3D characters using Blender, enabling you to bring your artistic vision to life in the digital world. By the end of this comprehensive course, you will have mastered the key aspects of character design and animation, ready to contribute effectively to industries such as gaming, film, and digital media.

Here are the key objectives and aims of this program:

  1. Character Modeling Mastery: Gain a deep understanding of the character creation process, from concept to 3D modeling, using Blender’s advanced tools. Learn how to sculpt, texture, and design characters with attention to anatomy and proportion.
  2. Rigging and Animation: Develop the ability to rig characters for movement, ensuring realistic articulation. Learn how to animate your characters to bring them to life, using keyframing and other animation techniques in Blender.
  3. Texturing and Shading: Understand how to apply textures, materials, and lighting effects to create visually compelling and realistic 3D characters. Master UV mapping, shading, and rendering to enhance the final presentation of your models.
  4. Visual Storytelling: Learn the art of visual storytelling through character animation. Create characters that express emotions, interact with environments, and engage audiences through powerful narrative-driven animations.
  5. Efficient Workflow: Acquire efficient workflow strategies for managing character design and animation projects, including organizing assets, managing timelines, and exporting animations for different platforms.
  6. Industry-Standard Techniques: Explore industry-standard techniques used in character design for films, games, and commercials. You will learn how to optimize your characters for various applications, whether in high-quality renders or real-time engines.
  7. Portfolio Development: Build a professional portfolio showcasing your 3D characters and animations. By the end of the program, you will have a collection of fully realized character designs and animations that demonstrate your skills to potential employers or clients.

Upon successful completion of this program, you will emerge as a skilled character designer and animator, capable of creating and animating 3D characters for various media, including video games, films, and digital content. Whether you’re an aspiring animator looking to break into the industry or a professional seeking to expand your skill set, this program is designed to empower you to succeed in the ever-evolving world of character design and animation.

Career Opportunities

Upon successfully completing our Certificate in Character Design and Animation with Blender Program, you’ll unlock exciting career opportunities in fields such as animation, game design, film production, and digital media. Here are some promising career paths you can pursue:

1. Character Designer: As a Character Designer, you’ll use your expertise in Blender to create unique, memorable characters for various media. Whether for games, animated films, or advertisements, your designs will bring stories and ideas to life.

2. 3D Animator: Dive into the world of 3D animation, where you’ll animate characters, objects, and environments. Your skills in Blender will allow you to create lifelike movements and engaging scenes for films, games, or commercials.

3. Game Artist: Game development companies are always in need of talented artists. You can specialize in character modeling, environment creation, and asset design, contributing to the visual appeal of video games.

4. Visual Effects (VFX) Artist: Use your Blender skills to work in the film or television industry, creating stunning visual effects that enhance storytelling. From explosions to magical effects, your work will leave a lasting impact on audiences.

5. 3D Modeler: As a 3D Modeler, you’ll focus on building detailed 3D models of characters, environments, and props, creating the foundation for animation, games, and films.

6. Rigger: Specialize in character rigging, ensuring that 3D models are properly structured to move naturally in animations. Your rigging expertise will be essential in production pipelines for games and films.

7. Texturing Artist: In this role, you’ll be responsible for creating textures that give characters and environments a realistic or stylized look, enhancing their visual impact in Blender projects.

8. Animation Director: For those looking to take on a leadership role, becoming an Animation Director allows you to oversee the animation process, guiding teams of animators and ensuring a cohesive vision for animated films or video games.

9. Freelancer / Entrepreneur: If you prefer flexibility and independence, consider starting your own animation or design studio. Offer freelance services in character design, 3D modeling, animation, or VFX to clients across various industries.

10. Teaching and Training: Share your knowledge and passion for Blender by teaching others. As an instructor, you can offer courses in 3D design and animation at educational institutions or through online platforms.

For students currently enrolled in design, animation, or game development programs, this Certificate in Character Design and Animation with Blender Program provides a competitive edge in the job market. Your proficiency in Blender will set you apart when applying for internships, entry-level positions, or freelance opportunities in the animation, gaming, and film industries.

With the skills and knowledge acquired through our program, you’ll be well-prepared to embark on a rewarding career where creativity, technical expertise, and storytelling come together. Take the first step toward a prosperous future by enrolling in the Certificate in Character Design and Animation with Blender Program at ArchiTech CAD Academy. Your career journey in the world of animation awaits!

Suitable for

This course is suitable for a wide range of individuals who wish to advance their knowledge and skills in character design, animation, and 3D modeling. Here’s a breakdown of the audience for whom this program is particularly well-suited:

  1. Aspiring Animators: Individuals looking to break into the animation industry will benefit from learning Blender’s tools and techniques to create dynamic, engaging animations.

  2. Character Designers: Designers who want to specialize in creating characters for games, films, or digital media can master the process of character design and 3D modeling in Blender.

  3. Game Designers: Game developers who want to enhance their skills in creating 3D characters, environments, and animations for interactive media will find this course a valuable asset.

  4. 3D Modelers: Those interested in specializing in 3D modeling can gain in-depth knowledge of Blender’s powerful modeling tools for creating realistic or stylized characters and objects.

  5. Visual Effects Artists: Professionals aiming to enter the visual effects industry can learn how to create realistic animations, character effects, and integrate them into various media projects.

  6. Filmmakers and VFX Supervisors: Filmmakers and VFX supervisors looking to learn how to animate 3D characters or use Blender for film production and post-production workflows will benefit greatly.

  7. Students in Animation or Game Development Programs: University students pursuing animation, game design, or related fields can gain a competitive edge by mastering Blender and adding character design and animation skills to their portfolio.

  8. Freelancers and Independent Artists: Independent artists or freelancers who want to offer character design and animation services to clients in various industries, including gaming and film, can use this program to enhance their expertise.

  9. Animation Directors and Supervisors: Individuals already working in animation who wish to expand their technical and creative capabilities, managing teams and directing animation projects.

  10. Professional Artists and Designers Looking to Transition to 3D: Traditional artists or graphic designers looking to transition into 3D character design and animation can gain foundational and advanced skills in Blender.

  11. Teaching and Training Aspirants: Those who aspire to become instructors or trainers in animation and character design can use this program to gain a thorough understanding of Blender’s tools and techniques for educational purposes.

  12. Entrepreneurs and Studio Owners: Entrepreneurs looking to start their own animation studio or freelance business can benefit from learning Blender and gaining the skills to offer 3D character design and animation services.

  13. Anyone with a Passion for Animation and 3D Design: Individuals with a fundamental interest in animation, 3D design, and storytelling who want to pursue a career in these creative industries will find this program essential.

The Certificate in Character Design and Animation with Blender Program is designed to cater to a wide range of learners, from beginners to experienced professionals, and provides a pathway to acquire valuable skills that are highly sought after in the animation, gaming, and digital media industries.

Program Structure

About Archi Tech CAD Academy

About Learning Management System and Results Management System

About Students’support system

Day 01

Introduction to the workspace
  • 3D viewport – Object and Edit mode , Sculpting , Shading, Texture Painting, Rendering, Transform Gizmos
  • Object Selection – Object mode, Edit mode , wireframe mode , x-ray mode rendering mode, camera view
  • Scale of the Objects
Basic navigation controls
  • pan, zoom, rotate
Introduction to modeling in Blender
  • Exclude the faces
  • Bevel – What is Bevel, Use of Bevel
  • Insert Face – Insert face to Game Object

Day 02

Understanding modifiers
  • Mirror – Mirror with x y and z, Mirror Modifier
  • Arrays – Introduction to Array, Array with Path
  • Solidify – Introduction to Solidify, Solidify Modifier
Advanced modeling tools
  • Lop cut – Object Loop Cut, How to Use Loop cut
  • Knife – Cut the Large Game Object using knife
  • Poly build – Introduction about Poly Build
  • Smooth – Smooth with Vertices , Smooth with Faces , Subdivision Surface
  • Sub divide – Sub divide the object, Difference of Subdivide and Subdivision Surface
  • Shape Keys
Sculpting basics
  • Introduction about Brushes.
  • Brush Strength , Radius
  • Mirror Sculpting
Start new Basic Model
  • Start to Create a chair
  • Use Extrude, Bevel, Cut, Knife

Day 03

Understanding Textures and Materials
  • Mapping – Base Map, normal Map
  • Material Properties – Add textures to materials, Material Properties
UV Mapping
  • Unwrap , Seam , Projection
Texture Painting
  • Paint with given texture
Unwrap and add materials to an object
  • Unwrapping and add a texture
  • Unwrapping Techniques : Export UV, Change UV for match to texture

Day 04

Sculpting Training
  • Sculpt a basic Human model – Introduction about basic human body
  • re mesh, Unwrap, add materials

Day 05

Exercise
  • Create new Object 
  • Uv Unwrapping
  • Texture Painting
  • Add Textures to materials
  • Add materials

Day 06

Basic Animation Principles
  • Key-frame , Timeline, Interpolation Basic
Animating basic movements
  • walk cycles, simple gestures
Introduction to the graph editor
  • Adjusting animation curves for smooth motion

Day 07

Introduction to Rigging
  • Bones, Armature, Constrain
Add Armature to simple human object
  • Add Armature to simple human object
Weight Painting
  • Assign weight painting for human

Day 08

Character Animation
  • Introduction about IK ,FK bones
  • Introduction to Human Facial Expressions
  • Add-ons for create human characters.
  • Introduction about Blender Advanced Character Rig
  • Walking Process

Day 09

Principles of character design
  • Understanding Character Design Basic
  • Character Design Process
  • Weight painting, Introduction to UV Unwrapping

Day 10

Create Advanced Character
  • Rigging and Animation
  • Uv Unwrapping
  • Texturing
  • Hair
  • Cloth

Day 11

Story boarding basics
  • Understanding shot composition, framing
  • Narrative development, pacing

Day 12

Final project briefing
  • Introduction
Libraries
  • Introduction to Mixamo
    • Add Mixamo Animations to 3D Model
    • Working in Blender
3D Physics
  • Rigid Body
  • Collision
  • Cloth
  • Fluid

Boot Camp

Leveling Instrument Setup and Operation
  • Setting up and calibrating a leveling instrument.
  • Overview of the leveling process and principles.
  • Hands-on demonstration of instrument operation.
Field Survey Techniques
  • Field survey setup for creating a longitudinal section.
  • Techniques for measuring elevations and distances.
  • Hands-on practice with the leveling instrument.
Establishing Benchmarks and Control Points
  • Importance of benchmarks and control points in road surveying.
  • Procedures for setting up benchmarks and control points.
  • Field exercise: Establishing benchmarks.
Methodology for creating a longitudinal section of a road.
  • Field exercise: Measuring elevations along a road segment.
  • Data recording and note-taking during the survey.
Data Processing and Profile Generation.
  • Data processing and reduction techniques.
  • Using survey data to create a longitudinal profile.
  • Overview of software tools for profile generation (if applicable).
Interpretation and Reporting
  • Interpretation of the longitudinal section and elevation data.
  • Creating a report or presentation based on the survey findings.
  • Discussing the significance of the longitudinal section in road design.
Surveying Best Practices and Q&A
  • Best practices in road surveying for accuracy and reliability.
  • Addressing common challenges and issues in road surveying.
  • Open Q&A session for participant queries and discussions

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Duration : 3 Months

Level : Certificate

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  • Online Class (Zoom)
  • Commence on 16th Saturday, November 2024
  • Classes on Every Saturday at 7.00 PM - 10.00 PM

  • Duration - 3 Months (72 Theory Hours)
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