Learn how 3D scenes are built, lit, and animated, then animate your first object from scratch.
Created by Rainbow View Academy
8h 30m18 lessonsNot yet rated1 students
Course overview
A practical entry point into 3D animation. You learn what 3D space really is, how animation software is organised, how to model and texture a simple object, how lights and cameras shape a shot, and how keyframes create motion. By the end you have animated your own object and understand the vocabulary used on real productions.
What you will learn
Navigate a 3D viewport and scene hierarchy
Model and texture a simple object
Set up lights and cameras for a clean render
Create a short keyframed animation
Requirements
• No prior experience is required
• A computer able to run your chosen 3D software
• A stable internet connection
Who this course is for
Beginners interested in animation
Designers expanding into 3D
Students preparing for animation study
Curriculum
6 modules · 18 lessons · 8h 30m
Practical project
Animate a simple 3D object
Model, texture, light, and animate one object in a short rendered clip.
Project objectives
• Model a simple object
• Apply materials and lighting
• Animate the object over time
What you need
• 3D software installed
• A reference image
Expected output
A short rendered animation clip of your object.
How it is assessed
• The model is clean and readable
• Lighting supports the subject
• Motion has clear timing
• Work is submitted in the requested format before the deadline
Upload your project files and a short written summary of your process through the course project submission area. Submission review opens when the assessment system is released.
Your instructor
Rainbow View Academy
Academy Instruction Team
Course instruction is delivered by the Rainbow View Academy team. Individual instructor profiles will be added as the faculty grows.
