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3D Animation Courses

3D animation courses can help you learn character modeling, rigging, texturing, and motion graphics. You can build skills in storytelling through visuals, timing for animations, and creating realistic environments. Many courses introduce tools like Blender, Maya, and Cinema 4D, that support bringing your creative ideas to life. You'll also explore techniques for rendering and compositing, enabling you to produce polished animations that captivate audiences.


Popular 3D Animation Courses and Certifications


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    National Taiwan University

    工程圖學 3D CAD 專題

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Architectural Drawing, Structural Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, 3D Assets, Building Design, Architectural Design

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    3D Models for Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Performance Tuning, Animations

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Data Visualization for Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Graphical Tools, Video Production

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Animation with JavaScript and jQuery

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, UI Components, Scripting, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles, Typography

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Blender Essentials for 3D Plant and Vegetation Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Intermediate 3D Modelling and Game Asset Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Image Quality, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    3D Models with Adobe Photoshop: Design a Pickleball Paddle

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Photoshop, Creative Design, Typography, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Color Matching, Computer Graphic Techniques

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Advanced Modelling, Rendering, and Unreal Engine Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, UI Components, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Graphics, Animations, Game Design, Performance Tuning, Simulations

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    工程圖學 3D CAD

    Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Design Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Architectural Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    94 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of 3D Modeling and Windmill Structure

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Animations, Simulations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Mastering VFX, Simulation & Finalizing Projects in UE5

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Post-Production, Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Image Quality, Video Production, Color Theory, Simulations

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular 3d animation courses

  • 工程圖學 3D CAD 專題: National Taiwan University
  • 3D Models for Virtual Reality: University of London
  • 3D Data Visualization for Science Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Animation with JavaScript and jQuery: University of California, Davis
  • Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials: Coursera
  • Blender Essentials for 3D Plant and Vegetation Modeling: Packt
  • Intermediate 3D Modelling and Game Asset Creation: Packt
  • 3D Models with Adobe Photoshop: Design a Pickleball Paddle: Coursera
  • Advanced Modelling, Rendering, and Unreal Engine Integration: Packt
  • 工程圖學 3D CAD: National Taiwan University

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