Introduction to 3D Character Animation (3cr)
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General information
- Enrollment
- 01.02.2026 - 31.05.2027
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 01.02.2026 - 31.07.2027
- Implementation is running.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- Institution
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Hämeentie 135 D
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 40
- Course
- C-10065-KM00GO21
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Introduction to 3D Character Animation C-10065-KM00GO21-3001. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Evaluation methods and criteria
The assessment criteria/ course grading: The course will be graded after all required assignments have been completed. Assignments will not be graded individually.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Content scheduling
Online. Independently.
Objective
Familiarize students with the Blender interface, tools, and basic functionalities related to character animation. Introduce keyframe animation principles and techniques for 3D character animation. Provide hands-on experience in keyframe animation, and the use of the Graph Editor and other animation tools. This course will guide students in creating strong and convincing poses, creating walk cycles and run cycles.
Content
The Basics of 3D Character Animation with Blender is an online course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of character animation using Blender. This course is ideal for students that have some previous knowledge of some 3D software and some understanding of animation. Explore the world of 3D character animation and improve your skills in creating strong poses and animation loops for your characters.
Location and time
Online. Independently.
Materials
Online lecture materials Literature: - related theses - Ed Hooks, Acting for Animators - Richard Williams, The Animator’s Survival Kit - other literature in the fields of animation and film
Teaching methods
Online lecture materials Exercises
Employer connections
Discuss possible collaboration with working life with the supervising teacher. Not suitable as an internship.
Exam schedules
no exams
International connections
Discuss possible international connections with the supervising teacher.
Completion alternatives
Discuss possible optional modes of completion with the supervising teacher.
Student workload
3 credits corresponds to approx. 81 working hours