Introduction to Maya

Our first Maya tutorial introduces the essential concepts of computer graphics using the industry’s most popular animation program, Maya.

You begin by getting to know the user interface and learning your way around the basic processes of 3D design. Once you’re comfortable in Maya, you’ll learn how the professional production pipeline builds from wireframe modeling to final pass.

At the end of the course you will have a good understanding of the fundamentals of 3D. You’ll know how to use the fundamental tools of Maya and be ready to begin creating your own 3D objects and environments.

Course Breakdown

• Maya Fundamentals
• Curve Modeling
• Procedural Texturing
• Polygonal Modeling
• Texturing
• Lighting and Rendering

eLearning – the new standard in distance learning

All Online Self-Directed Courses use our one-of-a-kind eLearning platform that integrates video tutorials, source files and social networking in a single intuitive web application.

It’s a virtual classroom designed so you can create while you learn with everything you need right at your fingertips. DVDs don’t even come close. Post your work for feedback, check out what other students have produced, get involved, and be inspired. There’s no more exciting or effective way to learn 3D online.

Specifications

• There’s no schedule to our Online Self-Directed Courses – you have unlimited access to all tutorials for 12 months.
• Training is streamed direct to your web browser on demand anytime and anywhere. Simply log on to start.
• Maya files containing support scenes and assets are downloadable.
• Software is not included – you can purchase student licenses direct from software manufacturers.