The ability to create and animate 3D characters and models is useful in all areas of digital design from web and games design to film titling, and Maya has become the leading software programme used in the film, advertising and games industries. This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge of the fundamentals of 3D creation and animation you need to start creating for yourself.
CONTENT:
- Navigate and customise the Maya interface. Start and manage a project. Import, export and reference files.
- Understand 3D movements - dollying, tracking, tumbling.
- Use box modelling to create complex shapes. Create and model with lines and arcs. Create models from imported vector art.
- Create and apply simple and complex textures
- Animate models with keyframes
- Use lighting to create wide-ranging effects
- Create realistic rendering and use toon shaders
- Export movies and Flash files
KEY INFO
Entry:
No previous experience of 3D necessary - the only requirement is your imagination.
Qualification:
Certificate in Maya
Duration:
8 weeks
Assessment:
Project based
Course commencement:
