Centre High Career Pathways - 3D Modeling & Animation

Course Description

Create 3D models, animations, and game-ready assets using Blender — the same free, industry-standard software used by professional studios. You'll learn the full 3D pipeline from modeling and sculpting through animation, materials, and rendering.

Projects include designing original characters and environments, 3D printing your creations, building game assets for Unreal Engine 5, and producing a professional demo reel. The course starts with visual design fundamentals and builds through increasingly complex 3D techniques.

Prerequisite: None | Earn up to 9 credits

Possible Jobs / Careers

3D Modeler — Creating characters, props, and environments for games, film, and product design
3D Animator — Bringing characters and objects to life with motion and expression
Game Artist — Designing and building visual assets for video games
VFX Artist — Creating visual effects for film, television, and advertising
Motion Graphics Designer — Producing animated graphics for video, web, and social media
Architectural Visualization Artist — Rendering realistic 3D images of buildings and interiors
Product Designer — Modeling and prototyping physical products in 3D before manufacturing
3D Print Technician — Preparing and producing physical objects from digital 3D models
Texture / Material Artist — Creating realistic surfaces and materials for 3D objects
Freelance 3D Artist — Working independently for clients in gaming, advertising, and e-commerce

Post-Secondary Connections

Alberta

Rest of Canada

Sheridan College (Ontario) — Honours Bachelor of Animation

Transferable Skills