ESSENTIALS OF MAYA-3D ANIMATION WORKSHOP

The course will cover concepts required to create 3D objects using Autodesk Maya. After understanding how to create 3D objects, the student will create her/his own 3D models. The student will be made familiar with the use of 3D coordinates; how to find distances between objects in space; the definitions of area, perimeter, and volume in 3D; as well as, the concept of intersection among objects; and how objects rotate around a particular axis and much more.

Course Outline:
Day 1 and Day 2:
Learn the Maya Interface 3D computer program.
Understanding a 3D environment.
Creating and working with 3D objects.
Creating and working with 3D models.

Day 3 and Day 4:
To apply the Maya Interface 3D computer program.
Drawing and Editing Curves.
Working with NURBS Surfaces.
Creating and Editing Polygon Objects.
Working with Subdivision Surfaces.
Assigning Materials and Textures to 3D models.
Working with Color Texture.
Day 5 and Day 6:

To create animation using the Maya Interface 3D computer program.
An Introduction to Using Cameras and Lights in a 3D environment.
Animating with Keyframes Objective:
Working with Animated models

Day 6: Final Project