Autodesk MAYA

Character Animation Fundamentals – Autodesk MAYA (Certificate Course)

Introduction

The booming trend of computer generated imagery, films, advertisements and other applications has made product designing and specially character animation a valuable profession. The Course introduces the participants with the fundamentals of Autodesk MAYA. It helps them to acquire skills for using various technical and artistic tools of MAYA needed to create storyboards, products, channel IDs, character animation, virtual environments etc. 

Course Objectives

The program will facilitate the students to

• Enhance their imagination and creativity for producing innovative design and ideas.

• Understand and practice basic Sketching and Illustrations.

• Understand and build skills for Texturing, Shading, Lighting and Rendering to create final products

• Understand Character Modeling and Animation.

• Enhance their understanding and skills for project management and portfolio development.

• Advance their skills for working in teams and boost their confidence for business communication and presentations.

Entry Criteria

• Minimum Qualification: Intermediate
• Basic 3D animation skills with minimum 3D Studio Max utilities
• Ability to read and understand English

Course Outline

Topic/Theme	Sub Topics/Techniques	Class Activities
Introduction to MAYA 2011	Maya Basics The Production Pipeline	Students will be facilitated to understand and build skills for the core concept through following ways Discussion and explanation using multi-media Demonstration Hands-on experience and practicing Working on assignments or mini projects Class presentations
User Interface	Menus in Maya Modules and menu sets User interface elements The Shelf Camera panels Layouts The Hotbox
Working with files	Files References Projects
Working with Objects	Viewport Selection Using the outliner Scene Hierarchy Nodes and Attributes Using the display layer editor
Transformation	Transformation Transformation tools Snapping Duplication
Modeling	Polygonal Modeling NURBS Modeling Subdivision Surfaces
Human Sociology	Identifying target audience Likes/dislikes of target audience Current trends in target
Mapping UVs	UV mapping overview Mapping UVs Editing UVs UV Sets UV Editor window
Lighting	Introduction to Lighting Basics of Lighting Global Illumination
Paint Effects	2D Painting 3D Painting Working with brushes
Dynamics and Effects	Hair Fur Fluid Effects Cloth
Animation	Animation Basics Keyframe Animation Path Animation Geometry Caching Animation Windows and Editors About Motion Capture Animation
Rendering and Render Setup	About Rendering and Renderers Quality and Speed Network Rendering
Rigging	Character Setup Deformers

• Duration : 3 Months
• Total fee with Government Recognize Diploma : Rs. 15,000
• Regular and Online Classes Admissions Open
• 4 Days Classes a Week
• Weekend Special Classes available

Admission requirements

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