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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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    University of California, Davis

    Animation with JavaScript and jQuery

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, UI Components, Scripting, JavaScript Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Frontend Performance, Animations, Event-Driven Programming

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Impresión 3D

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Design Software, Materials science, Verification And Validation, System Configuration, Data Import/Export

    4.8
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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    PowerPoint Excellence – Advanced Design & Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Animations, Motion Graphics, Visual Storytelling, 3D Assets, Graphic and Visual Design, Design

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Logo Animation Principles for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Animations, Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    3D CAD Fundamental

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Software Installation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Technical Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    683 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Intellectual Property, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Solution Design, Innovation, Product Development, Social Impact, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Education and Training, Community Development

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing Hardware

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, 3D Modeling, Design Software, Electronic Hardware, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Design, Mechanical Design, Control Systems, Materials science, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Controls, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Open Source Technology

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Animations, Data Presentation, Video Editing, Data Storytelling, Adobe After Effects, Graphics Software, Storyboarding, Adobe Premiere, Peer Review, Motion Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Technical Communication, Style Guides, Scripting, Adobe Illustrator, Professional Development

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Design Thinking, Innovation, Manufacturing Processes, Product Development, Solution Design, Manufacturing and Production, Conceptual Design, Production Process, Social Impact, Materials science

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat PolitĆØcnica de ValĆØncia

    Sonido Espacial y 3D

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Music, Human Factors, Digital Signal Processing

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Interactive UI & Animation with Advanced JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Design, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Interaction Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Animations, Web Development, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, HTML and CSS, Animations, Digital Design, Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

    4.6
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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Animation with JavaScript and jQuery:Ā University of California, Davis
  • Impresión 3D:Ā Pontificia Universidad Católica del PerĆŗ
  • PowerPoint Excellence – Advanced Design & Animation:Ā Packt
  • Logo Animation Principles for Beginners:Ā Skillshare
  • 3D CAD Fundamental:Ā National Taiwan University
  • 3D Printing Applications:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • 3D Printing Hardware:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication:Ā University of California, Santa Cruz
  • 3D Printing Capstone:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Sonido Espacial y 3D:Ā Universitat PolitĆØcnica de ValĆØncia

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