1. Introduction to 3D Animation
Overview of the animation industry
History and evolution of 3D animation
Understanding the animation pipeline
2. Fundamentals of Animation
Principles of animation (e.g., squash & stretch, anticipation, timing)
Keyframing and interpolation
Understanding motion and physics
3. 3D Modeling & Texturing
Introduction to 3D modeling software (e.g.  Maya, 3ds Max)
Polygonal and NURBS modeling
UV mapping and texture painting
4. Rigging & Character Setup
Basics of character rigging
Creating bone structures (skeletons)
Skinning and weight painting
5. Animation Techniques
Character animation (walk cycles, facial expressions)
Object and environmental animation
Lip-sync and acting for animation
6. Lighting & Rendering
Types of lighting (ambient, directional, point, etc.)
Shading and materials
Rendering settings and optimization
7. Special Effects & Simulations
Particle effects (fire, smoke, water)
Dynamic simulations (cloth, hair, physics)
Motion capture integration
8. Post-Production & Compositing
Editing animated sequences
Compositing with After Effects or Nuke
Sound design and final rendering
9. Portfolio & Career Preparation
Creating a showreel
Job roles in the animation industry
Freelancing vs. studio work