

Does not currently have any paid experience of working in a professional animation studio.Can demonstrate experience in creating animated assets or sequences, either through formal training or self-taught using Blender (A portfolio must be submitted as part of the application process).Is over the age of 18 and is resident in the United Kingdom.This bespoke platform uses the functionality and emulates the look and layout of advanced professional tools, enabling users to quickly master versions of these tools in one portal All project assets and workflow management and hosted on the NextGen SkillsXchange platform.They will then work in teams with specific individual roles to deliver on the brief, working in bite-size tasks that have tutorials and best practice tips built in.Learners will be set briefs which closely replicate real industry commissions, for example ‘Create a 20 second animated commercial for…’.Train to work in a virtual studio environment:
#Blender 3d animation train free#
Their free 4-week learning experience, funded by Ufi VocTech Trust, teaches asset-centric workflow management as found in creative studios, uses the functionality of advanced professional tools, and empowers learners with the confidence to hit the ground running in a professional studio. The bootcamp comes after their recent film ‘Sinking Feeling’ (), created entirely in Blender, launched for World Suicide Prevention Day 2021.


The bespoke virtual animation studio environment has been developed by Tom Box, Co-Founder of the multi-award winning Blue Zoo Animation Studio (), in partnership with NextGen Skills Academy.īlue Zoo produce animation for channels such as Nick JR, CBeebies, and Netflix, alongside commercial and long form. Successful applicants will learn in a virtual environment that closely replicates the reality of working in an animation studio, all whilst being supported by a Production Coordinator, Technical Adviser (Blender) and Employment Coach. Applications are now open for the Blue Zoo Pop-Up Virtual Animation Studio! This is an amazing free opportunity to fast track your skills development in Blender 3D Animation.
