Since 3D design has become an essential part of graphics, art and multimedia industry, and due to the fact that 3D graphics and animation are used in virtual environments, computer games, film productions, presentations, medical illustrations, architectural visualizations and on the web, the 3D Animation Certificate covers all the techniques involved in creating 3D objects and short animations. Through the 5-offered courses, students are able to build simple models, texture them and create camera-based animations. These basic skills are then built on to enable students to explore modeling tools and techniques, work in Photoshop to create high quality texture maps, and to understand lighting techniques and basic development of character animation.