Certificate in 3D Animation for Digital Media

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Certificates » 3D Animation for Digital Media

Program Features

Completion of a polished project that visibly demonstrates your expertise
Lab coursework covering core concepts of 3ds Max and Maya
Academic license to Autodesk 3ds Max and Maya software

Who Should Apply

Individuals who want to become proficient in 3ds Max and Maya
Artists and game programmers who want to develop fundamental animation skills for the game industry
Architects, interior designers and educators who want to expand their storytelling skills through animation

Expand your artistic skills and build a portfolio of immersive 3D animation experiences – including digital simulations and animated computer generated short stories – to be used in real-time games and a wide range of media. Learn the techniques and workflows for creating believable, appealing high-fidelity characters and environments using Autodesk® 3ds Max® and 3ds Maya®. Explore techniques for project planning, storyboarding, 3D design pre-visualization and environmental storytelling.

Key Outcomes

You will acquire advanced skills using AutoDesk 3ds Max and Maya while gaining thorough knowledge of the creation and production of 3D animations.

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Autumn 2012 Details

Downtown Seattle

4059

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Course	Dates	Days	Instructor
Fundamentals of Maya and 3D Animation	Oct 8 - Dec 19, 2012	M, W	MacCoy
Character Design and 3D Modeling	Jan 7 - Mar 25, 2013	M	Sanders
Character Animation	Jan 9 - Mar 13, 2013	W	MacCoy
Project Planning, Storyboarding and Environmental Storytelling	Apr 8 - Jun 17, 2013	M	MacCoy
Advanced Character Animation	Apr 10 - Jun 12, 2013	W	MacCoy

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Program Highlights

Instructor Jason MacCoy discusses the many uses of 3D animation and student accomplishments in this hands-on program.

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