Free Workshop to 3D Animation with Autodesk Maya

If you've ever been curious about how animated films, games, and visual effects are created, this free hands-on, 3-hour workshop is the perfect starting point. Led by industry professional Rosaline Babayan, you'll explore the fundamentals of 3D animation using Autodesk Maya, the industry-standard tool used by studios worldwide. Whether you're considering a creative career or simply want to try something new, this session will give you a taste of what it's like to bring digital worlds to life.

What You’ll Learn

In this practical, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll:

• Discover the 3D and VFX industry: pipelines and professional roles
• Get familiar with Autodesk Maya: interface, navigation, and basic modelling
• Animate your first bouncing ball: a classic exercise in animation principles
• Meet experienced educators and tour the animation facilities at TAFE NSW

You’ll Leave With

• A foundational understanding of the 3D animation and VFX industry
• Hands-on experience using Autodesk Maya
• A simple animated scene you created yourself
• Insight into whether a 3D career path is right for you
• Information about TAFE NSW’s 3D and Animation programs, including:
• HE20620 Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation
• Certificate IV in Animation and VFX
• Certificate III in Screen and Media (2D Animation)

Who It’s For

Aspiring animators, creatives, students, or anyone curious about digital storytelling and animation. No prior experience needed, just your interest and enthusiasm!

Workshop Details

📍 Location: TAFE NSW – Enmore Campus

110 Edgeware Rd, Enmore NSW 2042

Building A, Level 1, Room A1.08

📅Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025

🕙 Time:10:30 AM start

Session Schedule:

• 10:30 AM – Introduction to 3D Art
• 12:00 PM – Lunch Break
• 12:30 PM – Introduction to 3D Animation
• 2:00 PM – Workshop Ends

👩‍🏫 Facilitator:
Rosaline Babayan is a senior d 3D Animator and Motion-Capture Specialist. She has started her career in 3D industry since 2005, working in Australia, New Zealand and USA.

She has been animating and motion-capture editing on numbers of projects in advertising, TV series, Games, Music Videos, 3D exhibitions and architectural pre-visualisations. Multi award winning TV series such as, Kung Fu Panda, The Legend of Awesomeness, Monsters vs Aliens and PS3 Games such as LA. Noire are a few projects to mention.

Rosaline Babayan graduated from multi award winning school, ‘Animation Mentor’, where she has been trained by animation professionals from Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks and Industrial Light & Magic.

Can’t make this workshop but want to know more about our courses? Check out our course information below:

Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation

The Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation is a three-year, hands-on degree designed to prepare you for a career as a skilled and creative 3D artist.

This course focuses on practical and theoretical skills essential for working in the 3D and visual effects industries. You’ll develop capabilities in modelling, animation, look development, compositing, and other core areas of 3D production. The training is industry-focused, with an emphasis on real-world workflows and tools used in professional studios.

Through core 18 subjects and 2 elective streams, you’ll build a professional showreel and gain a solid understanding of production pipelines in deadline-driven environments.

Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and VFX) Full-Time

This full-time course provides practical training in 3D animation and visual effects (VFX), preparing you for entry-level roles in the screen and media industry.

You’ll work with industry-standard software including Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro, learning hands-on skills in 3D modelling, animation and compositing. The course introduces key VFX concepts and techniques used in professional production environments.

Certificate III in Screen and Media (focused on 2D Animation)

If you're new to animation and want to start with 2D, this full-time course offers a practical introduction to 2D animation design and production.

You’ll learn foundational skills in character design, animation and storyboarding using industry-standard software such as Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro. The course is taught by experienced professionals who have worked in major 2D animation studios, including Disney.

Across all courses, students receive home-use versions of the software to support project work and practice outside of class, ensuring you can continue developing your skills beyond scheduled sessions.

Have any questions? Email us at 3D-Art-Animation@tafensw.edu.au

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