Student Artwork by Quinzel Huang
Student Artwork by Quinzel Huang

Overview

Topics Covered

  • Core animation toolset in Autodesk Maya, from the ground up
  • Object and camera keyframe animation workflows
  • Deformers, facial animation basics, and sound synchronization
  • Rigid body dynamics using production-style solvers
…and more

Course Format & Structure

  • 10-week in-person course with weekly 3-hour sessions
  • Instructor-led demonstrations and structured, project-based learning
  • Collaborative studio environment with peer critique
  • Average class size of 12
  • Access to dedicated lab/studio space and campus learning resources

Software/Technique

  • Autodesk Maya
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Chaos Group V-Ray

Recommended Experience

Course Level

Intermediate

Tuition

$2,061 +$25 enrollment fee (Pay-in-Full Option)

Or 3 monthly payments of
$712
+$25 enrollment fee

Total cost: $2,161 (includes $75 payment plan fee)

Payments are due monthly.
Enrollment fee is due with first payment installment.

Fall Term 2026

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Stephen McClure

Visual Effects Artist

Day:
Mon
Time:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Date:
Oct 5, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026
Location:
LAB3
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Stephen McClure

Visual Effects Artist

Day:
Thu
Time:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Date:
Oct 8, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026
Location:
LAB3
Info
Individual courses are not vocational in nature, do not lead to a certificate/diploma, and are outside of institutional accreditation.

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