COURSE 1: ANIMATION & STORYTELLING 

Module 1:  CG Overview and Introduction to Animation Pipeline (1 week)
This module will provide students with an overview of CG and introduction to the animation production pipeline including key processes such as Modelling, Rigging, Texturing, Animation and Lighting/Rendering

Module 2: Storytelling & Script writing (3 weeks)
This module will introduce students to the art of storytelling and how to write short scripts with a focus on peacebuilding through storytelling. Students will be taught how to identify, understand and engage their audiences through powerful storytelling. 

Module 3: 3D Character Animation (10 weeks)
Students will learn about the 12 principles of animation paired with practical exercises using Maya. The module is composed of two parts, with the first half focused on theory and the second half focused on practical knowledge via given assignments (i.e. walk-cycle, interactive scenario, push and pull sequences etc).

Module 4: Introduction to Unreal Engine (2 weeks)
This module will provide students with an overview of Unreal Engine and how it is used in development of games, animation, movies, commercials etc. 

Module 5: Final Project (8 weeks)
Students will work in groups to create 3D animated videos of at least 30 seconds. Students will first write and develop a unique story script with a strong peace message and then develop it into a 3D animated video. 


COURSE 2: UNREAL ENGINE & STORYTELLING 

Module 1:  Introduction to Unreal Engine (2 weeks)
This module will provide students with an overview of Unreal Engine and how it is used in development of games, animation, movies, commercials etc. 

Module 2:  World Building, Lighting & Cinematics in Unreal Engine (2 weeks)
This module will provide students with knowledge of how to build realistic and stylized environments using Unreal Engine and how Unreal Engine is used an overview of Unreal Engine and how it is used in development of games, animation, movies, commercials and other productions. This module will also include knowledge of how post production is done using Unreal Engine including lighting, real time rendering, and final edit. 

Module 3:  Unreal Engine Exercises (4 weeks)
Students will be given several world building exercises in which they will build environments under the guidance of our trainers. Introduction to Unreal Engine: Learn animation production & game development using Unreal Engine 

Module 4:  CG Overview and Introduction to Animation Pipeline (1 week)
This module will provide students with an overview of CG and introduction to the animation production pipeline including key processes such as Modelling, Rigging, Texturing, Animation and Lighting/ Rendering.

Module 5: Storytelling & Script writing (3 weeks)
This module will introduce students to the art of storytelling and how to write short scripts with a focus on peacebuilding through storytelling. Students will be taught how to identify, understand and engage their audiences through powerful storytelling.

Module 6: Final Project (8 weeks)
Students will work in groups to create 3D animated videos of at least 30 seconds. Students will first write and develop a unique story script with a strong peace message and then develop it into a 3D animated video.