Maya 3D animation

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Maya 3D animation

Set over three weeks, students cover most aspects of the software at a basic level, with a focus on theory as well as technique.

The course is designed to give students a working knowledge of Maya Unlimited v. 2008.

Examples will cover foundation skills for modelling, animating and rendering. Whilst the course is designed to be as comprehensive as possible, Maya is a large, complex, software application. Therefore, self-study during the course and further study after the course will be required.

Who should attend?
• 2D designers/illustrators who are looking for an extra tool in their arsenal
• 3D designers/illustrators who would like to learn another application
• Traditional animators who would like to learn 3D animation

Admission requirements
The following skills are essential for acceptance onto the course:
• Basic computer skills are an absolute must
• Photoshop, or equivalent package
• Some form of design experience, or interest
• Basic mathematic skills
• Patience and dedication

Admission requirements cont'd
Creative skills or experience (non-essential)
• Drawing
• Photography
• Camerawork and lighting
• Sound and video editing

Technical areas of knowledge which my help (non essential)
• Physics and world forces
• Advanced mathematics

Course outline
The course is designed to give students a working knowledge of Maya Unlimited 2008, including:
• Software architecture
• Navigation of the interface
• Modeling (Polygons, Nurbs, Subdivisions)
• Deformers
• Materials and textures
• Animation systems
• Dynamics
• Cameras
• Lighting
• Rendering

Venue

Date: 02 June 2008 to 23 June 2008
Location: City Varsity Newtown, Johannesburg
Cost: R8000

Contact: Oyama Dyosiba - Brand Manager
Company name: City Varsity Newtown
Telephone number: +27 11 634 9840
Email address oyamad@cityvarsity.co.za