Game Design: 3D Character Animation

Summer course “3D character animation” gives to the students ability creating interesting character in 3D! It may be a man, a robot, a monster or a dog, whatever you want. This course aims at bridging the gap between ideas and their digital representation by introducing students to the basics of three-dimensional modeling, rigging, skinning and making animation. It gives a unique opportunity to learn about character animation process and practice different approaches to develop an idea into a 3D character. Besides in the end you will see, how your character walks, runs and make some moving in game location.

We invite a diverse auditorium of creative people: product or industrial designers, computer graphics artists, fine arts or business-focused students with good knowing of 3D modeling. The module will be of interest for both experienced designers and beginners who'd like to expand their knowledge and understanding of the subject area. Both Russian and international students can take part in the Summer School, all teaching will be conducted in English.

The module consists of 2 weeks of intensive teaching: cross-disciplinary curricula offers courses which represent different stages of design process from hand drawing to computer modeling and animation opportunities. Extensive practical work is aimed at gaining insight into contemporary product design process and is lead by qualified professors. The facilities for the courses include well-equipped laboratories, computer rooms and drawing studios of SPbPU.

Socio-cultural program of extracurricular activities and networking events are included*:

• Online International Party; 
• Online Pub Quiz;
• Online Interactive Campus Tour with international buddies from PolyUnion club; 
• Online broadcasting of excursion to the Hermitage museum.

*All of the listed above activities will to take place but in case any of those will have to be cancelled, an alternative event will be offered to participants.

• Good command of English. All classes and extracurricular activities are conducted in English. Knowledge of the Russian language is not required. 
• Applicants are expected to have at least 2 year of University level studies.

• Powerful modern computer (Intel Core i3, 4 GB RAM, etc)
• Installed programs:
  
  

  ZBrush (trial for first 30 days)
  Do not install it before 20 June, 2020.
  The link: https://pixologic.com/zbrush/trial/

  Maya (student license for 1 year)
  The link: https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/maya

  Unreal Engine (free student license)
  The link: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/get-now