3D ANIMATION
3D animation
create something new
This 3D modeling and animation studio gives students hands on experience with software like Blender and Polycam – to be used in video games, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications. Teen artists develop original characters in immersive 3D space and 3D print their designs.
teaching artist | Brandon Copeland
Brandon Copeland joined WMCAT as music tech + production teaching artist in 2016 and now serves as the Arts + Tech Program Coordinator as well as a teaching artist. He is an award-winning hip-hop/jazz saxophonist and engineer. He plays in the bands Les Créatif and The Extra Texture. He is the former director of The Death House, an underground music venue that specializes in punk, house, jazz, and hip-hop music. Brandon also co-founded and runs The Beat Suite, a showcase on hip-hop music production, and is creative director at Couture Tape Co-Operative, a media news source for the Grand Rapids music scene. Check out Brandon’s work!
2025 Fall + 2026 Spring offerings
teen arts + tech enrollment
Studios are first come first served! Students are placed in studios on a rolling basis.
We recommend turning in your materials ASAP to secure a spot!