Cinema 4D with Design Thinking

Free of cost

by funding

The course teaches the professional use of Cinema 4D to create 3D models, animations and renderings, and uses design thinking to demonstrate an approach to problem solving and developing new ideas. You will learn how artificial intelligence is used in the workplace.
  • Certificates: Design Thinking" certificate
    Certificate "3D Visualization with CINEMA 4D"
  • Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 9 Weeks

Design Thinking

Introduction to Design Thinking (approx. 1 day)

Design Thinking process at a glance

The most important rules and phases of Design Thinking

Practice-oriented approaches and applications


5 phases in a real project (approx. 3 days)


Research Phase

Methodological input on qualitative research

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Synthesis phase

Methodical input on analysis and synthesis

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Ideation phase

Methodical input on creative techniques and idea development

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Prototyping phase

Methodical input on visualization and prototyping (including mockups, click dummies, 3D printing and rapid prototyping)

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Testing phase

Methodical input on test methods and iteration, agile approach

Implementation through practical exercises on a real project


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Project work (approx. 1 day)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

3D visualization with Cinema 4D

Basics (approx. 1 day)

Basics of 3D visualization

Areas of application

User interface of Cinema 4D

Setting up the layout

Working in the editor


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Modeling (approx. 10 days)

Basic objects

Splines, generators

Boolean objects

Deformation objects

Fields

Polygon modeling

Modeling tools

Subdivision Surface

Volume Modeling

Sculpting


Texturing (approx. 6 days)

Material creation and management

Material channels, texture mapping

2D and 3D (volume) shaders

Node materials

BodyPaint 3D

HAIR


Rendering (approx. 1 day)

Camera objects

Standard and advanced renderer

Render Manager, image formats

Multi-pass rendering

Takes, team render

Xref, Alembic

Sketch & Toon


Staging and light (approx. 2 days)

Light objects

Global Illumination

Calibrating the camera

Light setup

Caustics


Animation (approx. 10 days)

Animation palette and timeline

Keyframe animation

Cyclic animations

Path animations, camera movement

Motion camera

Stage object

Particle system

XPresso

Thinking Particles

Dynamics and aerodynamics

Clothing simulation

MoGraph

Character animation

Motion tracking

Integrate and output sounds


Project work to consolidate the content learned (approx. 10 days)

Project planning incl. storyboard

Project implementation using the techniques learned

Presentation of the project results



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

The design thinking approach can be used to develop innovative solutions for complex problems. The design thinking approach is clearly structured, iterative and leaves plenty of room for new perspectives. The course conveys the meaning, process and principles of the method.

You can also use Cinema 4D to create professional 3D models, animations and graphics.

Media designers, graphic designers, web designers, communication designers, textile designers, people with a degree in (interior) architecture as well as specialists from artistic professions or people who are responsible for the conception, design and practical implementation of digital and print media and want to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills.

3D visualization is used in the fields of media design, architecture, design, engineering, film, computer game development, science and nature. With the appropriate know-how, self-employment is also an interesting prospect.

Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

We will gladly advise you free of charge. 0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm
free of charge from all German networks.
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We will gladly advise you free of charge. 0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm free of charge from all German networks.