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3D Animation and Visual Effects

Train on award-winning software, build your portfolio and master the art of 3D animation

 

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Learn the blockbuster skills behind the expert visual effects in your favorite movies. Courses prepare students by mixing classroom assignments with projects that simulate real-world work in the TV, film or video game industry. 

Students in this program primarily work on Autodesk's Oscar-winning software, Maya. Additional CGI tools used in this program include: 

  • Adobe Photoshop 
  • After Effects 
  • Substance Painter 
  • ZBrush 
  • MotionBuilder

Class is held in an encouraging environment where students are given creative freedom to complete assignments. Class sizes enable instructors to spend one-on-one time with students, showing them how to best use the latest digital tools while also giving them the space to explore at their own pace.

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Campus

Rockwell

Employment Opportunities

Film and television, entertainment industry, video games, internet based businesses, training simulations, entrepreneur, marketing firms or advertising departments

3D Animation and Visual Effects Majors

About this Occupation

This field requires creativity, innovation, flexibility, discipline, strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, and a high interest / aptitude for math and science. An ability to work in teams, meet deadlines, and develop work according to design specifications is critical. Finally, because tools and techniques continuously evolve, professionals in this field must have a strong commitment to lifelong learning.

$72,520

Median salary for multimedia artist and animator jobs

Francis Tuttle

Enrollment

Learn from Experienced Instructors

Kyle Green

3D Animation Instructor

Kyle Green is the 3D Animation and Visual Effects instructor at the Rockwell campus. He earned an Associate of Applied Science in 3D Animation from Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. Prior to joining Francis Tuttle, Kyle was a 3D Animation instructor at Northern Oklahoma College, a Curriculum Director overseeing 3D Animation content at Pluralsight, and was a co-founder of Digital-Tutors, which specialized in developing online training for professional 3D artists.