Autodesk Maya Fundamentals

$1495 (USD)

Duration: 3 Days (CEU 21)

[Current Class Schedule]

Autodesk® Maya, a design visualization platform offers state-of-the-art technology used in game development, feature films and creating photo-realistic renderings in Architecture and Industrial Design. Autodesk Maya is a powerful program that can be challenging to learn. The Fundamentals course provides a thorough introduction to Autodesk Maya’s Modeling, Texturing, Lighting and Rendering capabilities that will help new users make the most of this sophisticated application, as well as broaden the horizons of existing, self-taught users. The material in the course is intended for professional designers from different industries. Most of the practices presented are geared towards the majority of Autodesk Maya users: professionals in the Game Development, Architectural, Industrial/Product Design, and Interior Design industries.

• Detailed Course Outline

Fundamental Topics:

• Introduction to Autodesk Maya
• Autodesk Maya Interface and Workflow
• Autodesk Maya Project Configuration
• Assembling Files – File Link and Import
• 3D Modeling with Polygons and NURBS
• UV Layout and Mesh Preparation for Texturing
• Texture Creation, Surfacing and Materials
• Introduction to Autodesk Maya Lighting
• Introduction to Autodesk Maya mental ray
• Rendering

Prerequisites: Experience with 3D modeling would be an asset. Texture map creation skills helpful.