Bachelor in Animation

Programme The programme is addressed to students who already have acquired competences in animation, therefore courses start directly at semester 3 for a total of 4 semesters. Classes are taught in English and French. Admissions Academic contents Semester 3 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester structure 3D ANIMATION TECHNIQUES A Number of ECTS credits for this module: 9 ECTS 3D FOUNDATIONS A Number of ECTS credits for this module: 7 ECTS CORE SKILLS Number of ECTS credits for this module: 4 ECTS 3D MODELING TECHNIQUES A Number of ECTS credits for this module: 10 ECTS Full-time ECTS credit: 30 Course offer for Tronc Commun, Semestre 3 (2026-2027 Winter) 3D Animation 1 ECTS credits: 6 Course code: DESSINANIM-49 Course title: 3D Animation 1 Number of ECTS: 6 Course code: DESSINANIM-49 Module(s): 3D ANIMATION TECHNIQUES A Language: EN Mandatory: Yes PART 1: Introduction to 3D Animation1) The 12 principles of Animation in 3Da) Animating a 3D object with a rigb) In-class exercise: animating the bouncing ball2) Animating a multi-controller rig:a) Assignment: recreate a given animation using cube and ball rigsb) Assignment: posing a biped rig PART 2: Introduction to body mechanics1) Introduction to body mechanicsa) Assignment: animate a series of action using a biped rig2) Introduction to the animator’s production workflowa) 3D Animation workflow: Planning, Blocking, Polishingb) Assignment: animating a simple action shot with a biped character from planning to polishing PART 1: Introduction to 3D Animation – Explain the 12 principles of animation applied to 3D animation – Apply constraint to 2 or more objects. – Manage the speed and acceleration of an object via the Graph Editor in Autodesk Maya – Create, delete, and move keys in the Graph Editor and Timeline in Autodesk Maya – Preview the animation for review – Create character poses based on a series of emotions PART 2: Introduction to body mechanics – Create body mechanic animations – Animate a short pant