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Computer Graphics Courses

Computer graphics courses can help you learn 2D and 3D modeling, rendering techniques, animation principles, and visual effects. You can build skills in texture mapping, lighting design, and character rigging, along with understanding color theory and composition. Many courses introduce tools like Blender, Adobe After Effects, and Unity, showing how these applications are used to create immersive visual experiences in gaming, film, and virtual reality.


Popular Computer Graphics Courses and Certifications


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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Advanced Projects & FX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, UI Components, Animations, Computer Graphics, User Interface (UI), Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Event-Driven Programming, Scripting, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Code Reusability, Simulations

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Memory Management, System Software, System Programming, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Software Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Graphics, Peripheral Devices

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    533 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    MAYA Architecture - Lighting and Rendering with Mental Ray

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Maya, Autodesk, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Image Quality

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Making Your First Virtual Reality Game

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Prototyping, Storyboarding, Ideation, Usability Testing, Computer Graphics, Interaction Design, Data Ethics, Development Testing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, Video Game Development, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Program Development, Computer Programming

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Android Graphics with OpenGL ES

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Android (Operating System), Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Android Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Android Studio, Computer Graphic Techniques

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    45 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Diseño y Creación de videojuegos

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Peer Review, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Design Documents, Conceptual Design, Design, Experience Design, Design Elements And Principles, Music, UI Components, Computer Graphic Techniques

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Design & Implement Landscapes for Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Game Design, Design Strategies, Computer Graphics, System Configuration

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    3D Lighting 101 with Nomad Sculpt

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Color Theory, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Storytelling, Image Quality

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    SketchUp: how to start modelling simple 3D objects

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

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    364 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing Software

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Software, 3D Assets, Computer-Aided Design, Design, Computer Graphics, Graphical Tools, User Interface (UI), Peripheral Devices

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Interior & Character Lighting

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Maya, Cinematography, Computer Graphics, Post-Production, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer graphics courses

  • Unreal Engine Advanced Projects & FX Design: EDUCBA
  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • MAYA Architecture - Lighting and Rendering with Mental Ray: EDUCBA
  • Making Your First Virtual Reality Game: University of London
  • An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1): Rice University
  • Android Graphics with OpenGL ES: Imperial College London
  • Diseño y Creación de videojuegos: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Unreal Engine: Design & Implement Landscapes for Games: EDUCBA
  • 3D Lighting 101 with Nomad Sculpt: Skillshare
  • SketchUp: how to start modelling simple 3D objects: Coursera

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