3D modeling and animation have transformed numerous fields, including filmmaking, computer games, architecture and product design. Yet the underlying basis of high-quality 3D production originates in traditional design and animation methodologies. This course provides an introduction to the exciting world of 3D content creation, while emphasizing its connection to the creative thought process. Students will learn an overview of the artist workflow as it relates to modeling, texturing, animation, lighting and rendering. This course offers a new dimension to the process of filmmaking and design.
3D Modeling and Animation Course with Maya: Tradition Meets Technology
California College of the Arts via Kadenze
Overview
Syllabus
Session 1: Modeling As Virtual Sculpture
Designing Expressive 3D Shapes Session 2: Adding Materiality
Color, Surface and Texture Session 3: The Principles Of Animation Applied To 3D
Applications of animation principles to the 3D environment Session 4: Lighting For Mood
Applying lighting to your animation Session 5: Final Output
Rendering and Post-Production
Designing Expressive 3D Shapes Session 2: Adding Materiality
Color, Surface and Texture Session 3: The Principles Of Animation Applied To 3D
Applications of animation principles to the 3D environment Session 4: Lighting For Mood
Applying lighting to your animation Session 5: Final Output
Rendering and Post-Production
Taught by
Valerie Mih
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Reviews
4.6 rating, based on 5 Class Central reviews
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Rabeya KhawajaMy second session is locked how to unlock it? First session is quiet good and i have understood it better so is there any way to unlock next sessions? -
AKHTAR BROZZMiss, Valerie Mih Is the Great Teacher I have ever Seen Thanks for Your Efforts
Dear Miss, we Love To We learned From you (;
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Cathie Sluski completed this course, spending 5 hours a week on it and found the course difficulty to be medium.
This class was a dream for me. Valerie is an excellent teacher , teaching by repetition and always being there to answer questions. i really learned how to model and animate, which is something i tried learning on youtube for years but couldnt get it. I recommend this class to anyone who enjoys creating and learning. Cathie Sluski -
Aleksandre Khukhunashvili completed this course, spending 4 hours a week on it and found the course difficulty to be medium.
Great course! Just in 5 sessions I got good basic knowledge of 3D Maya and created my first animation. Highly recommended! -
Hafiz Shehzad Ali is taking this course right now, spending 1 hours a week on it and found the course difficulty to be medium.
Valerie Mih has a very useful teaching methodology. i have learnt the complicated techniques that boosted my further interest in this field.
