3D Animation Diploma
Online 3D animation course taught by professional film and game animators
Learn 3D animation from the experts
Progress faster with an industry mentor as your guide
Learn 3D animation from the best and discover what it takes to become a professional animator. Once you've mastered the foundational skills, you'll get your characters interacting with their environment and dealing with physical forces. Put this together to design powerful combat animations for games.
Why study 3D animation at CG Spectrum:
- Learn to animate exciting combat action scenes from scratch
- Build character rigs and pro techniques in Maya
- Be mentored by a world-class animator
- Choose 1-on-1 or small group classes
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At CG Spectrum you receive a higher level of personalized training than at other online schools. You'll learn the latest tools and techniques used by top studios and be guided every step of the way by your industry mentor. With online classes you can learn from the comfort of your own home, in your own time.
Mark Pullyblank
Department Head Mark has held lead positions at Rainmaker, Sony and Weta Digital working on films like Avatar, The Adventures of Tintin, and Night at the Museum.
Read full bioDept. Head of 3D Animation
Known for Avatar
Nick Unden
Nick's held lead positions at major game studios Relic Entertainment and Phoenix Labs. Credits include Dauntless, Dawn of War 3 and Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City.
Read full bioMentor of 3D Animation
Known for Dauntless
Roland Vallet
Roland has worked his way across the globe at major studios like Weta Digital, where he worked on two Planet of The Apes movies, The Hobbit Trilogy, and Avengers: Infinity War.
Read full bioMentor of Animation
Known for Avengers: Infinity War
Adrian Lim
Adrian's worked at Weta, ILM and Animal Logic on films and games like Captain Marvel, The Hobbit Trilogy, Fortnite Battle Royale and League of Legends Worlds Championship.
Read full bioMentor of Animation
Known for The Hobbit Trilogy
Rob Lodermeier
The Willoughbys co-Director brings 17 years of industry experience from Nerdcorps, Bardel, Rainmaker and Lucasfilm where he worked on Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Read full bioMentor of 3D Animation
Known for The Willoughbys
Ambre Maurin
Ambre has worked as an animator in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, USA, and Canada on projects like LEGO Avengers, Happy Feet Two, Avatar and Where the Wild Things Are.
Read full bioMentor of 3D Animation
Known for Avatar
Lukas Niklaus
Lukas worked his way through the biggest VFX studios (ILM, Weta Digital, Animal Logic, MPC) on films like Avengers: Endgame, Aladdin, and War for the Planet of the Apes.
Read full bioMentor of 3D Animation
Known for War for the Planet of the Apes
Maya Tanaka
Maya's been animating since 2013 at studios such as Sony, Bron, and Blue Sky on films like The Willoughbys, Spies in Disguise and Hotel Transylvania 3.
Read full bio
Mentor of 3D Animation
Known for Hotel Transylvania 3
3D Animation Course Pathway
We've built our animation courses based on industry input and focus on teaching the skills that studios are hiring for. The 3D Animation course pathway is designed to fast track your education so you can land your first job sooner.
The three courses below form a complete study pathway to help you go from a beginner to industry-ready artist, however, each course can be taken separately depending on your skill level and career goals.
Overview:
The Introduction to 3D Animation Certificate teaches you solid foundations, giving you an idea of what it takes to pursue a career in 3D animation. This introduction course serves as the first term of the 3D Animation Diploma, so you’ll be one-third of the way through the diploma course if you choose to continue your journey.
Prerequisites:
- Basic computer skills
- A computer that meets the minimum recommended specifications
Course Summary:
- Qualification: Certificate
- Duration: 3 months
- Commitment: 20 hours weekly
- Skill level: Beginner
- Software: An educational license of Maya and a subscription to Long Winter character rigs is provided for free
Overview:
The 3D Animation Diploma develops your skill level further with a focus on producing the quality of animation expected in video game and television production.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of Introduction to 3D Animation Certificate
(Note: The Introduction to 3D Animation Certificate is embedded in the 3D Animation Diploma and serves as Term 01. If you have already completed the introductory course, you are one-third of the way through this diploma.)
Course Summary:
- Qualification: Diploma
- Duration: 9 months
- Commitment: 20 hours weekly
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Software: An educational license of Maya and a subscription to Long Winter character rigs is provided for free
Overview:
The Advanced 3D Animation Diploma takes your skills to a feature film and AAA video game level and focuses on building your professional portfolio.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of the 3D Animation Diploma or a portfolio demonstrating similar learning outcomes
Course Summary:
- Qualification: Advanced Diploma
- Duration: 9 months
- Commitment: 20 hours weekly
- Skill level: Advanced
- Software: An educational license of Maya and a subscription to Long Winter character rigs is provided for free
I landed a job immediately after finishing the course.
When I started CG Spectrum's animation program, I wasn't sure what to expect. Now, I can surely tell that choosing CG Spectrum was the best decision I've ever made. My mentors were incredibly knowledgeable, dedicated and supportive. They took the time to introduce new concepts, and the critiques were long and detailed. Nothing was ever rushed. The small classes also allowed the instructors to spend more time with each student, analysing shots to the tiniest detail.
If you’re looking to enhance your specialist skills to industry level, CG Spectrum is the place to be.
CG Spectrum has been an invaluable learning experience. Having never done an online course, I didn’t expect to receive the level of personalised learning and quality teaching that I have experienced so far. The amount of 1-on-1 is second to none. The techniques I have been taught have not only improved my animation skills by leaps and bounds, they have also taught me to be a better storyteller. Aside from the skills learned, I have also gained a great amount of insight into the industry which will definitely aid in my career as an animator.
It's been extremely helpful for my portfolio and my confidence as an artist!
I've learned so much about not only animation, but the thought process an artist goes through when creating a piece.
