3D Animation

3D Animation does not require any type of assessment or portfolio to get into the program. Instructors will work with your child at the level that they are at. Your child will improve and learn new skills whether they are a beginner or have been an artist for years.

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All technology needed for this program will be provided in our computer studio

We will start the day working on an exercise that focuses on the topic(s) covered the previous day. After the exercise new topic(s)/technique(s) will be introduced. Most of the day is spent working on a project that relates to the topic(s)/technique(s) covered. When needed, additional mini exercises will be presented throughout the day. Students will be focusing on solo game projects. Our typical day starts at 9am and ends at 4pm, with an hour break for lunch, and small 10-15 min breaks will be given in the morning and afternoon to step away from the computers. By the end of the week students will have a finished project that they can show to friends, family, and the community. 

The software that this class will focus on will be Blender. Blender is cross-platform and runs equally well on Linux, Windows, and Macintosh computers. Its interface uses OpenGL to provide a consistent experience. 

Jonathon Kaufman has been teaching Game Design and 3D Animation since 2020. Jonathan earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Game Art & Design from the Art Institute of California Sacramento and is currently teaching Math, Computer Game Design, and 3D Modeling at Idyllwild Arts Academy.