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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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    Michigan State University

    Concept Art for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis, Color Theory, Editing

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Designing Hardware for Raspberry Pi Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Electrical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Electronics, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Design, Design Specifications, Open Source Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Create the User Interface with SwiftUI

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Apple iOS, UI Components, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Application Development, Animations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    MAYA Architecture - Bedroom Interiors

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Autodesk Maya, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Simulations, Design Elements And Principles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Design Thinking and Global Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Sales Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Prototyping, Presentations, Lean Methodologies, Value Propositions, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Market Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Mockups, Industrial Design, Product Development, Development Testing, Product Design, 3D Modeling, Usability Testing, Computer-Aided Design, User Feedback

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Blender 3 to Unreal Engine 5 — Dungeon Modular Kitbash

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques, Editing, Graphics Software

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dassault Systèmes

    xDesign Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Revolution and Cut Features

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Technical Design

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Dungeon Design Mastery and Advanced Unreal Engine Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Interactive Design, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Computer Aided Design

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, Animations

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, Video Game Development, Game Design, Model View Controller, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, OAuth, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Animation and Game Design, Apple Xcode, Human Computer Interaction, UI/UX Strategy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Concept Art for Video Games: Michigan State University
  • Designing Hardware for Raspberry Pi Projects: Johns Hopkins University
  • Create the User Interface with SwiftUI: Meta
  • MAYA Architecture - Bedroom Interiors: EDUCBA
  • Design Thinking and Global Startup: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Prototyping: Arizona State University
  • Blender 3 to Unreal Engine 5 — Dungeon Modular Kitbash: Packt
  • xDesign Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion: Dassault Systèmes
  • SOLIDWORKS Revolution and Cut Features: Dassault Systèmes
  • Dungeon Design Mastery and Advanced Unreal Engine Techniques: Packt

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