Modelling and Animation Courses

CGI at Futureworks embraces animation, modelling, visual effects, motion graphics, game art and design.

Taught by experienced industry professionals, and working in our dedicated CGI lab you'll learn the essential skills required turn your imaginative vision into content and prepare for a career in Film, Television or Games.

With a strong emphasis on teamwork and project-driven learning, our graduates become proficient with the leading animation and modelling software such as Autodesk's 3ds Max and Maya, as well as learning to utilise other tools such as Adobe's Photoshop and After Effects packages.

Our new range of CGI courses:

100 level courses:

100 - 3ds Max quick start (5 weeks)

101 - Introduction to modelling, animation, rendering & materials (12 weeks)

120 - Introduction to Photoshop for 3ds Max users (3 weeks)

200 level courses:

201 - Modelling complex objects (5 weeks)

202 - Rendering essentials (5 weeks)

203 - Natural systems & simulations (8 weeks)

220 - Introduction to character modelling (5 weeks)

221 - Character rigging (5 weeks)

222 - Character animation (10 weeks)

230 - Photo-realistic textures & lighting using Mental Ray (10 weeks)

300 level courses:

301 - Moving from Mental Ray to V-Ray (2 days)

310 - Motion Capture with Motion Builder (2 days)

320 - 3D Matchmoving (2 days)

330 - Advanced facial modelling with ZBrush (2 days)

340 - Rendering logistics with Backburner (2 days)

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