Course Description:
In this course, you will learn how to model, texture, and animate 3D object using Autodesk Maya. This skillset can be applied to a variety of careers such as visual effects for TV and movies, video game design, and architectural modeling.
PREREQUISITE: NONE
Modules Included:
COM1015: Visual Composition
COM1035: Graphics Tools
COM2035: Raster Graphics 1
COM1910: COM Project A
COM1145: Animation 1
COM2910: COM Project B
Earn up to 6 credits
Possible Jobs / Careers Related to this Course:
3D Modeler - Creates three-dimensional models of objects and scenes for various applications.
Animator - Produces sequences of images that create the illusion of movement.
Visual Effects Artist - Develops visual effects using computer software, often for films and video games.
Game Designer - Designs gameplay, rules, and environments for video games, often incorporating 3D models.
Graphic Designer - Uses 3D modeling as a tool to create visual content for media.
Digital Sculptor - Specializes in sculpting detailed 3D models, often for movies, video games, and digital effects.
Art Director - Oversees the visual styling and images in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, movies, and television productions.
Texture Artist - Applies surface textures to 3D models to give them a realistic or stylized look.
Rigging Artist - Sets up the structures needed to make 3D characters and objects move in animated films and video games.
Lighting Technician - Manages lighting effects for 3D animations and real-world visualizations.
Motion Graphics Designer - Creates animated 2D and 3D graphics, often for television and film titles, advertisements, and web content.
Concept Artist - Develops the initial look and feel of characters, environments, and objects in films and video games.
3D Printing Technician - Operates 3D printers to create physical objects from digital models.
Forensic Animator - Produces detailed animations to reconstruct scenes of accidents or crimes for use in legal cases.
Architectural Visualizer - Creates 3D models and animations of buildings and landscapes to visualize proposed architecture.
Medical Animator - Produces detailed 3D models and animations of human anatomy and medical procedures for educational and training purposes.
Simulation Developer - Creates simulations using 3D models for training, scientific research, and entertainment.
CGI Technician - Works on computer-generated imagery for films and television.
Interactive Media Developer - Designs and creates interactive 3D applications for web and mobile platforms.
Storyboard Artist - Creates visual representations of scenes before they are animated, often incorporating 3D elements to enhance understanding.