Advanced Diploma of Screen (3D Animation & Visual FX) - autodesk Maya
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| Qualification: | Advanced Diploma | Program Code: | CUF60101 |  |
| Location: | AIE Canberra | Application: | AIE | |
| Duration: | 800 hrs face to face tuition | |||
| Course Schedule: | 40 weeks full-time | |||
Overview
Autodesk Maya is one of the world's most sophisticated animation packages and has been credited on many of the world’s blockbuster films. Titles such as Ice Age II, The Da Vinci Code, War of the Worlds and The Chronicles of Narnia wouldn’t have been possible without the use of Maya software. In Australia, major film companies such as Animal Logic and The Lab use Maya as their animation tool on projects such as David Tench Tonight, various TV commercials and short film projects.
Increasingly, Maya is also being used in game development, with Australian studios such as Team Bondi and Krome studios using Maya as their primary tool for content production pipeline. Maya has been credited with work on recent blockbuster titles such as F.E.A.R, Halo 2, Madden NFL and Final Fantasy XI to name but a few. Many of the next-generation titles currently in development for Sony Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii are also being developed using Maya software.
The MAYA course assumes no previous experience with the MAYA software. The course begins with the entry level basics and quickly develops to encompass all aspects of this high-end 3D animation tool: modelling in NURBS, polygons and subdivisions, character rigging and animation, dynamics, lighting, texturing, rendering and compositing. Explore the more advanced aspects of Maya Unlimited, Fluids, Cloth and Fur.
Areas of Study
3D Modelling
Principles of Hi-Poly 3D
modelling for film & television,
advanced 3D modelling techniques and hard surface & organic
modelling
3D Animation
Advanced 3D Animation
Scripting
Basic mel scripting for character animation
Character Modelling & Animation
Character
modelling, rigging and animation. Custom scripting for character
rigging
Lighting
Lighting techniques for film & television,
using Lighting to create mood and atmosphere and global illumination
techniques
Concept Art
Storyboarding techniques for
animation, character & object
design, conceptual storytelling and concept development
Aesthetics
Colour theory & fundamentals
of design, anatomy & gesture
and proportions & perspective
Texturing
Maps, mattes, masks and photorealistic
texturing
Visual Effects
Introduction to Visual
Effects (VFX), animating element effects, such as water,
fire and smoke and particle effects
Editing
Introduction to digital film editing,
logical sequencing and creative story editing
Compositing & Post Production
Introduction
to post production, compositing for digital film, post-production
management, television & film techniques
Portfolio development
Animation portfolio
fundamentals, portfolio development, portfolio presentation
Major Projects
Short Film
The content of this short story
in entirely up to you. The teachers will help you devise
an idea that is achievable and covers the assessment requirements.
Containing at least one central character, you will learn
varied techniques in modelling, lighting, advanced texture
creation, hair, bones, animation of a human figure and advanced
lip synchronisation. The end result of this project is a
short film that demonstrates your skills as a 3D artist.
Commercial Production
Combining the skills
of all members of the class, you will produce a respectable
short film or commercial or cut scene or.....Each year is
different but all projects have industry involvement all
the way through. With the guidance of your teacher, you can
slot into the position that you feel most comfortable in;
such as animator, texture artist, or even group supervisor.
Find out how your contribution can best benefit the team
and the class project, and to point your skills to specialise
in an aspect of 3D that interests you.
Demo Reel
Learn how to display your skills
and produce the most impressive demo reel to best show off
your work to prospective employers.
Course Costs
Please contact AIE Canberra for more information on the course fees and flexible payment options available.
Career prospects
On completion of the Advanced Diploma of Screen (3D Animation and Visual Effects), students
have access to a wide range of careers in the film, television,
games and CGI industries. Click here for
more information on the careers available to graduates.
Entry Requirements
Completion of the Certificate IV in 3D Animation
for Games and Film or Certificate IV in Screen, or relevant
industry experience or through application for Recognised
Prior Learning
How to Apply
Download
the course application form here. Applications for February intake open in
September of the previous year. Contact your nearest campus
for more information.
