3D Modelling & Animation Certification

Module 1: Introduction to 3D Design

• Fundamentals of 3D graphics
• Applications of 3D modelling
• Industry overview
• 3D production workflow
• Types of 3D projects
• Career opportunities

Module 2: 3D Software Fundamentals

• Interface navigation
• Workspace customization
• Object manipulation
• Viewports
• Scene management
• Project setup

Module 3: Basic 3D Modelling

• Primitive objects
• Polygon modelling
• Mesh editing
• Object transformation
• Modelling workflow
• Scene organization

Module 4: Advanced Modelling Techniques

• Hard surface modelling
• Organic modelling
• Precision modelling
• Topology optimization
• Model refinement
• Asset management

Module 5: Materials & Texturing

• Material creation
• Texture mapping
• UV mapping
• Texture editing
• Surface detailing
• Material optimization

Module 6: Digital Sculpting

• Sculpting tools
• Organic forms
• Surface detailing
• Character sculpting
• Product sculpting
• Model refinement

Module 7: Lighting Fundamentals

• Types of lighting
• Three-point lighting
• Natural lighting
• Shadow creation
• Mood lighting
• Lighting optimization

Module 8: Camera Setup & Composition

• Camera positioning
• Camera movement
• Scene composition
• Framing techniques
• Perspective
• Cinematic shots

Module 9: Animation Fundamentals

• Animation principles
• Keyframes
• Timeline management
• Motion paths
• Animation workflow
• Playback controls

Module 10: Object Animation

• Translation animation
• Rotation animation
• Scaling animation
• Motion refinement
• Timing adjustments
• Animation curves

Module 11: Character Animation

• Character movement
• Walk cycles
• Run cycles
• Facial expressions
• Body mechanics
• Acting fundamentals

Module 12: Rigging Basics

• Skeleton creation
• Bone hierarchy
• Skinning
• Rig controls
• Weight painting
• Rig testing

Module 13: Environment Creation

• Environment modelling
• Landscape creation
• Interior scenes
• Exterior scenes
• Asset placement
• Scene optimization

Module 14: Rendering Techniques

• Render engines
• Render settings
• Output quality
• Render optimization
• Image rendering
• Animation rendering

Module 15: Visual Effects

• Particle systems
• Smoke effects
• Fire effects
• Water effects
• Environmental effects
• Scene enhancement

Module 16: Motion Graphics

• Animated graphics
• Typography animation
• Logo animation
• Visual transitions
• Motion design
• Creative effects

Module 17: Post-Production

• Scene editing
• Color correction
• Visual enhancement
• Compositing
• Output preparation
• Quality improvement

Module 18: Product Visualization

• Product modelling
• Product presentation
• Lighting for products
• Rendering techniques
• Marketing visuals
• Portfolio assets

Module 19: Architectural Visualization

• Interior visualization
• Exterior visualization
• Architectural lighting
• Camera walkthroughs
• Presentation techniques
• Client-ready visuals

Module 20: Production Workflow

• Project planning
• Asset management
• File organization
• Workflow optimization
• Collaboration
• Project delivery

Module 21: Portfolio Development

• Project selection
• Portfolio planning
• Demo presentation
• Personal branding
• Portfolio refinement
• Industry readiness

Module 22: Final Capstone Project

• Complete 3D project development
• Modelling and animation
• Scene creation
• Rendering and post-production
• Portfolio presentation
• Project evaluation