3D Animation & Visual Effects

Program Introduction

课程包含3D动画、视觉特效和建模三大方向。你将学习到扎实的动画与视觉艺术基础、精湛的数字化制片技术以及国际标准的工业流程。经过强化训练,你的技能和作品都将被提升至工业水准。无论你是怀抱梦想的入门者,还是渴望进一步提升自己的专业技能,全球领先的团队都会激发你的潜力,为你的职业生涯大大加分。

Specializations

Through a year of learning, you will successfully complete the courses and fully demonstrate your skills, to become an excellent international digital art experts. Specializations of the program courses include:

3D Animation

Animators create performances that allow an audience to forget they are seeing pixels on a screen. In this specialization, you refine your focus in disciplines like Storyboarding, Visual Storytelling, Art Direction, Character Design, Modeling and Rigging, 3D Animation, 3D Texturing, and 3D Lighting.

Modeling

Models are the foundation of all 3D media. Every medium, whether its imagery is computer-generated or live action, requires 3D models. This specialty focuses on developing students’ ability to model and understanding of textures and lighting effects. It also includes some instruction in sculpture, human anatomy, hair and cloth simulation, all of which are necessary for modeling.

Visual Effects

Visual Effects (VFX) is any effect digitally created or enhanced for a movie, television, or video game production. The goal of all visual effects is to keep the audience focused on the story and characters, and good VFX artists are judged by their ability to make the impossible seem absolutely real through integration of live plates with CG elements.

Courses

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  • Term 01

    Learn the basics of a 3D pipeline to gain insight into the different areas of production.

  • Term 02

    Apply your 3D skills to storytelling in our Pre-visualization class as you further advance your knowledge of the craft.

  • Term 03

    Narrow your focus by choosing one of three streams: animation, modeling or VFX while you plan your final reel in the pre-production classes.

  • Term 04

    Enter into the studio component of the program and start production on your demo reel alongside industry mentors who will guide you to the finish line.

     
  • Term 05

    Work with faculty and engage in the production process as you iterate and refine your shots. One on one feedback and regular group reviews make for a true studio experience.

  • Term 06

    Light, render and composite as you put the final tweaks on your project for industry night - your debut to local industry and beyond.

Career Orientation

  • 角色动画师

    根据剧本为虚拟人物制订动作和表情,赋予虚拟人物生命,让观众确切地相信该角色的真实性并能欣赏他在故事里的表演

  • 技术指导

    为艺术家提供技术支持 ,协调并辅助整个工作流程

  • 合成师

    通过整合虚拟的三维元素与实拍的二维元素完成影像合成

  • 特效师

    模拟自然和超自然的现象并将它们与实拍影像结合

  • 数字绘景师

    使用二维三维结合的方式为电影及电视特效绘画及制作背景

  • 跟踪师

    根据实拍影像,建立虚拟摄像机,模拟其镜头运动

  • 抠像师

    提取实拍影像中的不同元素,为合成部门准备素材

  • 特效测试员

    根据导演需要进行特效测试,确定拍摄计划和技术流程,并建立初步的虚拟相机运动

  • 灯光师

    根据概念设定为虚拟的人物及环境布光

  • 分镜师

    根据文字剧本制作分镜头脚本

  • 角色特效师

    负责布料及毛发解算

  • 绑定师

    为虚拟人物制作骨骼和控制器使其可以运动

  • 材质艺术家

    负责角色、场景和道具的材质及着色工作

  • 模型师

    根据设定或实物制作三维角色及场景

  • 角色设定师

    为三维动画设计卡通或者写实的人物及场景

  • 概念艺术家

    创造艺术语言并确定电影或游戏每个场景的视觉效果

  • Layout艺术家

    剪辑分镜头脚本并根据分镜脚本为三维动画制作指导性的三维镜头序列

Program Advantages

One-year intensive program, designed to emulate the industry. Taught and mentored by industry professionals.

Foundational arts taught in tandem with CG methodologies.

Projects and assignments designed to demonstrate abilities to industry Production studio environment with render farm.

Final project reviews and critiques done to simulate “dailies” session Students are taught to accept critique and take direction.

Every student leaves with their own personal final project, team-oriented.

Career preparation, guest speakers, and recruiters Access to alumni and respected industry network.

3D Animation & Visual Effect Program student works selection

Alumni Success

  • 19th Shanghai International Film Festival

    1 alumnus

  • Variety Show 《Sisters over Flowers》

    1 alumnus

  • Variety Show 《Go fighting!》 Season 1

    1 alumnus

  • 3D Animation Film《Throne of Elves》

    4 alumni

  • Variety Show 《Hidden Singer》

    1 alumnus

  • Game 《Moonlight Blade》

    1 alumnus

  • Film 《Genghis Khan》

    1 alumnus

  • Variety Show 《Fighting Man》

    1 alumnus

  • Variety Show 《Xiaoao Jianghu》 Season 2

    1 alumnus

  • Variety Show 《Hidden Singer》

    1 alumnus

Class Moments

   

Student Works

  • 动画《森林轶事》

    3D动画与视觉特效第1届(2015年秋)

  • 动画《上海弄堂》

    3D动画与视觉特效第1届(2015年秋)

  • 动画《两只青蛙》

    3D动画与视觉特效第2届(2016年秋)

  • 动画《小和尚》

    3D动画与视觉特效专业第6届(2017年秋)

  • 动画《糖果怪兽》

    3D动画与视觉特效专业第6届(2017年秋)

Teachers

考特尼 • 弗雷

影视化妆设计系主任

2003年,考特尼•弗雷在MAC化妆品公司从事零售工作时,她的化妆事业由此起航。三年后,带着浓厚的求学欲,考特尼决定拓展自己的知识面,因而在温哥华电影学院参加了密集型高强度的化妆课程。

2006年毕业后,考特尼便为电影、电视、时尚、出版社等各式媒体提供化妆服务。她的能力及对工作的热忱使得考特尼一年到头都十分忙碌。她期待每一个全新的项目,并且珍惜每一次从事她所热爱事业的机会。

考特尼最近的一些作品包括:协助电影《雷蒙•斯尼奇的不幸历险》、电视剧《地球百子》、《路西法》以及电影《速游记》的化妆工作,她还担任过电影《任务》和《车库销售之谜》的首席设计师。

Testimonials

学员的成就是我们最大的动力

1993年就读于北京电影学院文学系,从1995年起开始电影编导工作。2016年8月就任上海温哥华电影学院院长。1998年,其处女作《小武》获柏林电影节青年论坛大奖。2006年,故事片《三峡好人》获第63届威尼斯国际电影节最佳影片金狮奖等。

Admissions Info

Start date: September for Fall semester, May for Spring semester (tentative)

Educational system: One year, six 8-week terms

             2+2 Overseas Bachelor Program(Learn More )

             1+1 Overseas Master Program(Learn More )

Tuition fee: ¥178,000 (Scholarships may be available to applicants.)

Learn advanced digital tools and cinematic storytelling skills

Learn the principles, tools, and methodology of a studio production pipeline

Develop a final project that showcases your achievements

Application materials:

A. A copy of your ID (Proof that you are at least 18 years of age or have graduated from high school.)

B. A copy of your highest degree (If you are still studying, please provide your Confirmation Letter.)

C. One recommendation letter (optional, remarks: Please note family members are not eligible as references).

D. A file certifying your English proficiency level, such as TOEFL or IELTS score sheet, CET score sheet, Transcripts from any secondary or post-secondary institutions attended in the last 3 years, etc.

E. 3D Animation & Visual Effects Program Requirements:

     1)a visual art portfolio of your work that includes life drawings plus 3D computer work (maximum 12 pieces total).

     2)If you do not currently have sufficient 3D experience you may be given conditional acceptance based on the strength of a combination of your other computer artwork (e.g. Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) and your drawing skills.

 

Please note that all the materials are collected only for admission, which will not be open to the public.