Diploma of 3D Computer Animation

Our Diploma of 3D Animation is New Zealand’s top 3D animation course. For over a decade our students have gone on to win prestigious awards and work in some of the top animation companies in the world.

During your 40-week course you’ll learn all the essentials of 3D Computer Graphics – these include organic and inorganic modeling, texture mapping and shaders, animation and rigging, and lighting and rendering.

You’ll also learn how to master the tools-of-the-trade such as Maya and Photoshop, producing beautiful work that will form your end-of-year show reel. And you’ll be guided by your tutors every step of the way – they don’t just teach, they mentor and will introduce you to all the latest industry techniques.

Included in our 3D animation course is a helpful four-week introduction into the fundamentals of photography and lighting, tutorials and exercises using After Effects, and Life Drawing classes. This will create a great foundation for your career to come.

By the second part of the course you’ll be ready to bring the skills you’ve learnt to life in a major 12-week 3D production project. The direction your end-of-year project takes – such as modeling and texturing or animation and rigging – is usually determined by what fits your creative style, skill set and interests best. It’s up to you what you want to focus on.