The 3D Training Institute (3DTi) production
based programs are unique because they bridge the gap between traditional
academic learning and the level of professional skills required by the industry.
Due to the attractiveness of the 3D field,
more people are learning 3D than ever before. Most people learn the software
either from schools while others on their own from books and DVD's which is
a good starting point. However what they lack is the production experience
to be able to deliver the professional quality work expected from clients
today within the given deadlines. As a result studios and architectural firms
still have a hard time finding skilled 3D Talent for their production needs.
The 3DTi courses were originally developed
by our partner production company 3DMIRAGE,
to train its interns for production work in a compressed time period. Seeing
the effectiveness of the program and the need for skilled 3D talents in the
industry, an Autodesk regional manager convinced 3DMIRAGE to launch the program
to the general public. This led to the formation of a separate entity 3D Training
Institute (3DTi) in 2005.
What sets the 3DTi program apart from other
training programs is that at 3DTi students learn not only the software but
also practice working in a simulated production environment to gain the project
work experience required to undertake real-world client projects.
The 3DTi unique production based programs
and post class support features have helped hundreds of students start their
3D career in just months. Some students end up working for large companies
and others have their own home based studios. Our students success has been
featured in reputed trade magazines such as Computer Graphics World (CGW),
3DWorld and POST.
The 3DTi programs are ideal for those who are
seriously considering 3D as a career or looking to enhance their existing
skills in a relatively short period of time and in a very cost effective manner.
What are the typical profiles of students attending
the 3DTi programs?
3DTi has a diverse group of people who enroll and successfully
complete its programs. They are :
- Individuals already working within the 3D industry looking
to refine their skills and increase their quality of work in a short period
of time.
- Students who have graduated from a three or four year college
in animation looking to improve their demo reel / portfolio, get a better
understanding of production workflow, and increase their marketability to
prospective clients versus competitors.
- Beginners join our courses looking for a new career or a
career change, in order to work full time/part-time in the 3D industry.
- Entrepreneurs looking to set up their own home-based production
studios.
- Hobbyists also make up a percentage of our students who are
looking to learn 3D as a hobby, or as a potential career.
What is the core program offered by 3DTi?
The core program at 3DTi, is our intermediate
level 12-Week Project Based Course (PBC). This course was designed around
the three most in-demand projects, specific to their respective software in
the 3D industry.
To be eligible for this program you must have
experience with the software and have an existing demo reel/ portfolio. Beginners
looking to join this program are first required to take a 4-week Foundation
Workshop to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of the software before
participating in the 12-week PBC.
What are the projects covered in the 12 week Project-based
course?
For 3ds Max & Maya, the projects you learn are Motion Graphics,
Product Modeling and Character Animation, three of the most in-demand projects
in the industry.
For Revit & AutoCAD, the three projects you will be working
on are creating are a Residential, a Commercial and an Urbanism project where
you will learn how to create 2D construction documents as well as high quality
3D renderings.
For Inventor, the three projects you work on are Consumer Product
Design, Building Products & Design and Aerospace, where you will be learning
2D drafting, 3D assembly and simulations.
To access detailed course information, fill out our course
inquiry form.
How are the 3DTi programs conducted?
At 3DTi, we use a proprietary "Learn-Practice-Work"
(LPW) training method to help you speed up the learning process and learn
production skills. The Learn and the Practice phases are conducted using self-paced
videos that you can access at any time during the week. The Work part is live
instructor led training sessions where the class would meet once a week for
4 hours at fixed timings, either on Saturday or during the weeknights. In
the live sessions, the instructor will not only explain things you may not
have understood while watching the videos, but will also help you learn the
production tips and tricks so that you can take your work to the next level.
Is online training as effective
as classroom training?
When 3DTi was first launched in 2005 we used
to provide only classroom training in New York. A few years later in 2008,
when we started offering our programs online, we noticed that we were getting
better results from our students who were doing the online version of the
class. One of the reasons why online students fared better than in class-room
training was because they had access to self-paced videos which enhanced their
learning experience.
Currently we conduct all our classes live
online. This allows our students to attend our classes from anywhere, as long
as they have access to a computer and high-speed internet connection. This
also saves our students the time and money in traveling to attend classes.
You can experience the advantages of participating in a live online classes
by attending our one hour FREE INTRO
CLASS.
How much time do I have to dedicate towards the programs?
The 3DTi programs are short-term and the total course duration
is 12 weeks for intermediate level users and 16 weeks for beginners. We do
offer a 4 week advance program which is optional and only offered to those
who have successfully completed our core 12 week project based course.
Students are provided with 2 hours of self-paced learning materials
and 4 hours of live instructor-led session each week. In addition students
are also required to dedicate at least four more hours, per week to work on
their homework assignments. In total, a student needs to spend a minimum of
10 hours per week to get the most out of the program, though we advise our
students to spend as much time as possible to improve their skills.
Does 3DTi offer a diploma after graduation or any type of post class support?
Yes. 3DTi is licensed by the New York State Education Department
(BPSS),
and issues diploma to successful completion of the 12-week 3D Project Based
course. 3DTi also offers a one-year free post-class support program that provides
additional learning, guidance to improve your demo reel, and assistance in
finding work upon successful completion of the 3D Project Based course.
3DTi post-class support includes an individual
strategy session, reel/port-folio hosting and monthly alumni meetings where
you become a part of our Alumni community and keep in touch with other students,
and exchange information and ideas to help each other succeed.
Does 3DTI have a placement division? Can 3DTi help me
find work in this field?
Although we do not have an official placement
division, we do help our successful graduates find work in a variety of ways
as listed below:
* After completing the 12 week PBC, we offer
a personal strategy for those who are interested in working for studios/firms.
* We also provide our students with guidance
to set up their own companies and work for their own clients.
* Students that perform exceptionally well in our programs
are added to the 3DMIRAGE talent database.
* 3DTi advisory board includes owners and directors of affiliate
animation companies who critique student reels, and look to hire our talented
graduates for their own production needs.
How do I make sure that the 3DTi
training programs are right for me?
3DTi provides a one-hour FREE
INTRO CLASS to provide prospective students the experience of how our
classes are conducted live online, and to make sure that our class format
and training methods would meet their requirements. You will also get to meet
some of the 3DTi team members and get answers to all the questions you have,
and make sure that our programs are right for you before you enroll for our
courses. For a limited time beginners who attend the intro class will be a
provided a complimentary STARTER PACK, which includes trial version of the
software, video tutorials and a one hour live session with the instructor.
How do I refer my friends to the program?
If you have friends who you think may be interested
in joining our production based programs, you can use our referral
form to send them the invitation to visit our site. You can ask them to
fill out our inquiry form and attend one of our FREE
INTRO CLASS to get more information about our programs.
