This course is designed to get you up and running in 3D animation fast to start creating!

Welcome to the Academy of Animated Art's Intro to 3D Workshop! Get ready to dive into the exciting world of 3D animation using Maya, the industry-leading software. This course will equip you with the skills to bring characters and environments to life. From modeling and shading to lighting and animating, you'll gain the core elements needed to create whatever you envision.

Maya, a 3D software, is incredibly versatile and can generate photorealistic imagery used in films like Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and Star Wars, as well as stylized imagery like South Park and Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse. This means the possibilities are limitless, and you'll learn from the same software professionals use to bring their blockbuster visions to life.

In this Workshop, you'll learn:

- The essentials of 3D animation: modeling, shading, lighting, and animating in Maya.
- Acquire the tools to tell your own unique stories through 3D animation.

Don't miss this opportunity to turn your creative visions into reality through the exciting world of 3D animation. Join us and unleash your imagination!

Course hardware requirement: Laptop Computer must be brought to class with the ability to download the 3D software. Maya software will be provided to all students ($1800 value!)