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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The candidates who are willing to participate in the programme of Animation and CGI Motion certification by edX will gain hands-on experience in how to produce and build animations that are realistic, keeping in mind the technical features of CGI animation. Students will gain expertise about the procedure to create physically based animation by learning about studio approaches for the same.

The Animation and CGI Motion certification course from Edx to create characters or films that society believes in. They will be provided with advice about how to predict as well as improve the mobility of their workpiece. This course, designed by Columbia University will run for a tenure of 12 weeks, where the students will gain the appropriate knowledge required to apply for higher posts. The Animation and CGI Motion certification course is an advanced-level course, and the candidates can easily complete it by putting in 8 to 10 hours of hard work per week.

The Highlights

Available in the English language
Offered by Columbia University
Certification by edX
12-week tenure
Effort required is 8-10 hours a week
Video transcript in English
Level: advanced
Renowned and skilled instructors from Columbia University
Shareable certificate

Programme Offerings

Expert support
Access materials
Evaluated assignments Online classrooms

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 20676	yes	Columbia University, New York

The Animation and CGI Motion certification fees is as follows:

The cost of taking the programme is nil.
For certification, Rs. 20,676 is to be paid.

Fee Category	Amount in INR
Base Fee	nil
Certificate Fee	20,676

Eligibility Criteria

Education

The aspiring candidates must have knowledge about C or C++ programming languages, multivariable calculus (partial derivatives), linear algebra, and enthusiasm.

Certification Qualifying Details

A certificate of completion will be awarded to students who are successful in completing Animation and CGI Motion certification online course.

What you will learn

Animation skills

After completing the Animation and CGI Motion certification syllabus, will learn the following things:

Candidates will get a grip over fundamental algorithms required to produce realistic animations such as clothing, hair, liquids, rigid bodies etc with the help of a physics simulator that will be coded by themselves
Candidates will learn temporal integration of the equations of motion
Candidates will formulate mathematical models for mechanical systems
Candidates will learn to treat contact and impact with numerical methods
Candidates will get to know about Lagrangian and Eulerian representations of continua control of physical models
Candidates will learn to integrate ordinary differential equations
Candidates will be familiarized with various physical phenomena like the flow of water and metal sheet crumpling and formulate models for it
Candidates will be able to treat discontinuities, for example, collisions and fractures
Candidates will have control over physically-based assignments artistically
Candidates will study the simulation of solids and liquids

Who it is for

AnimatorMultimedia Animator

Following candidates are advised to apply for the course of Animation and CGI Motion:

Candidates who are keen to learn how to animate
Candidates who are from the background of introductory classical mechanics.
Candidates who want to learn how CGI motion works
Candidates who want to work in the animation industry (Animator, Multimedia Animator)

Admission Details

Given below are a set of simple and directive steps to secure admission in the programme.

Step 1: You need to login to the site https://www.edx.org/course/animation-and-cgi-motion-2/ to read more about the course and enrol.

Step 2: An enrol button is provided clicking on which you will be taken to a page requiring personal details. If you wish to register as a new candidate on the site, provide your details or login using Facebook, Google, Apple or Microsoft Accounts.

Step 3: The candidates will be instantly enrolled in the course after logging in. To gain extra benefits like evaluated assignments, they must pay a certification fee.

The Syllabus

Instructors

Columbia University, New York Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Give some information about the Animation and CGI Motion certification course.

This course is an advanced-level course offered by Columbia University which will be run for a duration of 12 weeks. This course is for the students who belong to a computer science background and can put in an effort of 8 to 10 hours on a weekly basis.

2: Who is the instructor of the Animation and CGI Motion training course?

The teacher who will be teaching the students about this course is Eitan Grinspun, working in the Department of Computer Science at Columbia University.

3: Should I be possessing the knowledge of physics before taking the Animation and CGI Motion online course?

Any knowledge about physics or computer graphics is not required for the candidates. If there are any topics requiring these concepts, they will be brushed up by the instructors.

4: What are the benefits that come with the certification?

This certificate comes with the logo of Columbia University along with the signature of the instructor allotted to this course. This will be helpful in procuring jobs. Along with this, if this certification is shared on sites like LinkedIn, it will add to the benefits of the candidates.

5: What should I do if I find the behaviour of an instructor inappropriate?

edX does not entertain any misbehavior by learners or by instructors. If the candidates feel that the behavior of the teachers is inappropriate, they should immediately report to edX by contacting the support team for assistance.

6: In which countries is the Animation and CGI Motion training course available in?

The course is made available in all countries of the world except Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine.

7: What are the prerequisites of the Animation and CGI Motion certification course?

Candidates taking this course must possess knowledge about the programming languages of C or C++. Along with this, he must have studied multivariable calculus (partial derivatives), linear algebra, and should show enthusiasm.

8: Can I take this course if I am a person with a disability?

edX makes the courses accessible to all participating candidates irrespective of their disabilities. Hence, it can be taken by all.