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EON Reality searching for students for 3D modelling and coding course

As the Government announces 2014 is Year of Code, EON Reality starts its search for talented young people for its 3D modelling and coding course, based in Manchester.

Now in its second year, the world’s leading interactive 3D software provider is recruiting up to 100 students aged eighteen years and above, interested in a career in 3D technology.

The free, part-time course is located at EON Reality’s training school based at EON Reality’s European headquarters at Central Park in Newton Heath, east Manchester. Anyone who can demonstrate a basic understanding of 3D and digital media technologies can apply.

The school delivers a comprehensive training programme that provides the students with the skills necessary to become a 3D artist or programmer.

Specialising in interactive 3D technology, the course includes 3D modelling, design and development and coding. Students work alongside EON Reality’s 3D modellers and coders on live projects. Each year, one trainee is awarded an internship in California or Singapore.

Course tutor, Marcin Kasica said: “With coding so high on the Government’s agenda, there is never a better time to learn to code. We’re looking for talented young people with a proactive, self- motivated attitude and a passion to learn 3D, who have got a basic understanding of the technology.

“This is an alternative career choice for those considering similar, more traditional disciplines such as graphic design, architecture or CAD design.

“We don’t ask for any formal qualifications and are offering training that that can lead to a career in the exciting and continually evolving world of 3D graphics. Whether the student has a creative or a logical mind, we can help them along the right career path for them.”

Nathan Brown, a 24 year old former MMU media technology student explains: “Tutors are flown in from the US, Sweden and Singapore which is fantastic. To be taught first hand rather than through video tutorials is really helpful. I hadn’t realised EON Reality was such as big organisation until I got here and there are so many different jobs within this sector. I’ve even found learning coding easier than I thought. It’s actually quite logical.”

Josh Adler, 23, who also did the same media technology degree course at MMU with Nathan, is currently keeping his options open as to whether to take the artist or programmer route says; “I’m enjoying the course and it’s a good opportunity to get a foot on the 3D technology career ladder.

“I think it’s a good transition between university life and the real world and offers great prospects for the future. You get the chance to work on live projects while still learning which is invaluable and it has helped me get an insight into the production process for high end Virtual Reality hardware.”

Ken Swain, Managing Director of EON Reality in the UK added: “We’re really encouraged by the Government’s campaign to get kids to learn to code. It is never too late to learn, and this course provides a great opportunity for local youngsters with a passion for computers and the digital world.

“To meet the demand for our specialist software, EON Reality wants to employ half the intake each year to work on client projects.

“If the students want to take another route following the course, the skills they will learn are transferable into many other industry sectors, such as architectural and product visualisation work, games creation, multi-media design, design reviews, film and broadcast media.”

The course starts mid-September 2014.

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