UW Extension - 3D Animation for Games and Digital Media Certificate Program

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Certificate Program in
3D Animation for Games and Digital Media
(formerly titled 3D Art for Games)

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Program Overview

The 2008-2009 program is underway and is no longer accepting applications

Single courses may be available »

Next program starts:
Autumn 2009
Details will be posted in Spring

Program location:
UW campus, Seattle

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Approved by the UW Computer Science & Engineering Department (Nationally ranked in the top three Graphics programs by U.S. News & World Report)

The gaming industry is poised for the development of hundreds of new games over the next few years. There is an increasing demand in the Puget Sound area for artists who have the ability to produce memorable characters and environments using 3D animation software.

Novice artists and game programmers who take the 3D Animation for Games and Digital Media Certificate Program gain a solid introduction to the artistic side of the game industry, learning basic concepts and skills of 3D animation. Program graduates will learn:

3D modeling
Texture mapping
Animation fundamentals
Lighting
Rendering
Core concepts related to game technology

This certificate is ideal for novice to semi-experienced Max users and will provide a broad knowledge base on which to build. Novice artists and game programmers interested in developing fundamental skills for the fast-paced, in-demand game industry, will also find this program beneficial.

Computer-based courses are taught in a modern PC lab by seasoned professionals who have years of real-world experience and insights into the field. All classes are offered in the evening on the UW campus, Seattle.

Contact a Program Representative

If you have questions about this program, please call 206-685-8936 in the greater Seattle area, or 888-469-6499, or e-mail us.

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