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3D Animation (minor)
Basic information
Code:
ARTS3059
Extent:
18–21
ECTS
Curriculum:
2024–2026
2022–2024
Level:
Advanced studies
Language of learning:
English
Theme:
Art and design knowledge building
Target group:
All Aalto students
Teacher in charge:
Kai Lappalainen
Administrative contact:
Virva Sointu
studentservices@aalto.fi
Organising department:
Department of Art and Media
School:
School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Prerequisites:
Some courses have specific prerequisites, please see the details from the course descriptions.
Quotas and restrictions:
-
Application process:
Open to all 2nd year master's level students and 3rd year BA students. Targeted specifically to BA in Design students who are considering to continue their MA studies in New Media.
Students from Aalto University: There is no admission process. Some courses have limited intake due to teaching methods that require small group teaching. Some courses have specific prerequisites, please see the details from the course descriptions.
Students from other Finnish universities apply for the minor during the JOO application period. Instructions: Instructions for JOO applicants from other Finnish universities.
Content and structure of the minor
About the minor
Description of the minor
3D animation minor teaches the many varied stages of the 3D creation process and focuses especially on 3D characters. During the minor students will learn about designing in 3D, modeling, animating, materials/shaders, texturing, lighting, rendering and basic compositing.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this minor, students will be able to:
- design, build and animate a simple 3D character
- understand the different stages of the 3D creation process
- design and plan a project in which 3D is used.
Content description
The 3D Animations minor consists of three compulsory courses. Each course has detailed lectures with constant hands‐on training and experimenting. Students are required to do homework to be able to follow the progression of the course. During the minor students will design and build their own 3D characters.
Content
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory courses, 18 ECTS in total | ||
| AXM-E0401 | Introduction to 3D Animation | 3 |
| AXM-E0406 | 3D Animation | 6 |
| AXM-E0407 | 3D Animation Project | 9 |
| Elective course, 3 ECTS | ||
| AXM-E0104 | Workshop Period 4, Motion Capture | 3 |
Previous curricula
Basic information
Name: 3D Animation (minor)
Code: ARTS3059
Extent: 18 ECTS
Curriculum: 2022–2024
Level: Bachelor Masters
Language of learning: English
Theme: Art and design knowledge building
Teacher in charge: Kai Lappalainen
Administrative contact: Virva Sointu
Organising department: Department of Art and Media
Target group: All Aalto students
Prerequisites: Some courses have specific prerequisites, please see the details from the course descriptions.
Quotas and restrictions: -
Application process: Open to all master's level students and 3rd year BA students. There is no admission process. Some courses have limited intake due to teaching methods that require small group teaching. Some courses have specific prerequisites, please see the details from the course descriptions. Students from other Finnish universities apply for the minor during the JOO application period. Instructions: Instructions for JOO applicants from other Finnish universities
Content and structure of the minor
Content
3D animation minor teaches the many varied stages of the 3D creation process and focuses especially on 3D characters. During the minor, students will learn about designing in 3D, modeling, animating, materials/shaders, texturing, lighting, rendering and basic compositing.
On successful completion of this minor, students will be able to:1.design, build and animate a simple 3D character2.understand the different stages of the 3D creation process3.design and plan a project in which 3D is used.
Structure of the minor
The 3D Animations minor consists of three compulsory courses. Each course has detailed lectures with constant hands-on training and experimenting. Students are required to do homework to be able to follow the progression of the course. During the minor students will design and build their own 3D characters.