Pro Series: Maya® 2012 – Character Creation
Character Creation with the Industry’s Leading Character Tool: Maya®
This course provides a hands-on experience with all facets of the character-creation process. Through this course, Maya® will be used to create a unique character that will be modeled, UVed, textured and rigged for animation. Character creation is among the most dynamic and exciting parts of 3D games and film, but without the right tools and proper knowledge of how to use them, creating characters that are usable in production is nearly impossible. Maya® is uniquely equipped with a robust collection of tools to generate sophisticated and dynamic characters that spring to life. In this course, the powers and functionality of Maya® will be harnessed to create new characters with custom skins and powerful rigs that are ready to perform in games, TV or film.
What You’ll Learn: Maya® 2012 – Character Creation: Modeling, Texturing & Rigging
| Course Content | Software Used |
|---|---|
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• Character Polygonal Modeling • Organic UV Layout • Texture Creation • Joint Creation, Placement and Orientation • Rigging Techniques • Control handles, Driven Keys, IK/FK • Facial animation rigs (to blend shapes & expressions) |
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Course may vary slightly based on student expertise & class interest. All students work on their own personal projects, which they keep.
Who Should Attend: Maya® 2012 – Character Creation: Modeling & TexturingPro-Series Courses Open to Advanced Teens (15 & Older), College Students & Adult Learners| Intermediate – Advanced | Completion of “Maya Essentials” Course or Equivalent Experience Required
This class is designed for anyone eager to learn essential Maya® character-creation techniques and who prefers hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore and learn.
Course may vary slightly based on student expertise & class interest. All students work on their own personal projects, which they keep.
Related Courses: You May Also Be Interested In…
| Course Title | Quick Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maya® 2012 – Animation: Principles of Animation | 3D modeling training with Maya experts | 1 Week |
| Maya® 2012 – Essentials: Modeling, Texturing & Lighting | Advanced 3D texture and lighting skills with Maya experts | 1 Week |
| After Effects® CS5 Studio – Advanced Techniques | Experience digital photography and Adobe Photoshop CS5 | 1 Week |
| Motion Graphics & Visual Effects w/ Adobe® After Effects® & Photoshop CS® | Explore the fascinating world of motion graphics, animation and visual effects with After Effects® and Photoshop® | 1 Week |
Questions about a course or additional weeks at DMA? Ready to register? Please call 866.656.3342 for more information and to speak with a Guest Experience Representative.
Fees & Additional Options: Maya 2012 – Character Creation: Modeling & Texturing
| Options | Price | Duration | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (base price) | $1,395 | 1 Week, Mon-Fri | Lunch not included |
| Lunch Plan (for non-residential students) | add $65 | 1 Week, Mon-Fri | 5 lunches |
| Residential Program – Stanford | add $975 | 1 Week, Sun-Fri (weekend add’l) | 3 meals/day |
| Residential Program – UT Austin | add $575 | 1 Week, Sun-Fri (weekend add’l) | 3 meals/day |
| Residential Program – UCSD | add $625 | 1 Week, Sun-Fri (weekend add’l) | 3 meals/day |
*To view all options, including weekend stays, visit our Options & Fees page. 
Mon-Fri | 9 am-5pm| Inter- Adv
| “Hands down the BEST summer camp anywhere for aspiring game designers.” - Connor, DMA Student |
Dates by Location 2012
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Stanford, CA
- July 2-6
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Austin, TX
- July 9-13
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Cambridge, MA
- July 16-20
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San Diego, CA
- not offered at this location
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