3D Computer Animation

HND - North East Scotland College

Course overview

An advanced qualification to prepare you for further study or employment in 3D computer animation.

Course description

The HND 3D Computer Animation course will provide you with the technical and creative skills essential for a successful career in the animation industry.

Using industry-standard software and equipment, you’ll gain hands-on experience as you navigate the animation pipeline from concept creation and modelling, to animation and post-production.

You will engage with a broad spectrum of topics including digital and traditional drawing, character design, modelling and rigging, environmental modelling, special effects and motion graphics.

What you will experience

You will focus on specific aspects of the industry such as:

Traditional drawing skills

Storyboarding

Character animation and modelling

Texturing

Surfacing

2D animation and motion graphics

Special effects

Editing

Rigging

Animation pipeline

What you will need

You will have to provide your own A3 workbooks and backup storage device.
You may also wish to have an A3 portfolio case for storing/ carrying your work.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

This course is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme. This means that you are required to have access to your own laptop computer, netbook or similar device in class each day that you are in college.

Find out more about BYOD here

If you do not already own a suitable device you can apply for a student loan from SAAS, if eligible, to fund the cost of purchasing a device.

Find out more about student loans here

Entry requirements

Two Highers preferably including Art & Design, plus recent examples of work that demonstrate an appropriate skill level

Completion of an appropriate SCQF Level 6 course – Filmcraft & Animation
For those returning to education, life skills and experience may allow entry
Advanced entry directly to year 2 with 15 credits from HNC 3D Computer Animation.

Learning outcome

HND 3D Computer Animation (SCQF Level 8)

Progression

Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to several universities across Scotland and strong relationships with industry employers.

University

Our university partnerships ensure a smooth progression to further study. Subject to meeting conditions, entry to the following degrees may be possible after completing this course:

Employment:

A qualification in this subject area could lead to a wide variety of exciting employment opportunities in 3D animation, across a range of industries: