Character Rigging
Student Work by Matt Sasieni

Overview

Topics Covered

  • Advanced deformation and skin weight control techniques
  • Corrective blendshapes and facial rigging workflows
  • Scripting to automate rigging and production tasks
  • Build a production-focused rig project for critique
…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

Recommended Experience

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.

Spring Term 2026

Delano Athias Headshot
Delano Athias

CG Rigging/Animation/CFX

Day:
Sat
Time:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Date:
Apr 11, 2026 - Jun 13, 2026
Location:
LAB9
Info
Individual courses are not vocational in nature, do not lead to a certificate/diploma, and are outside of institutional accreditation.

Related Courses

Character Rigging Fundamentals

Learn the foundations for creating a professional character rigging in Autodesk Maya

Animation and Visual Effects 1

Discover the animation and visual effect toolkit in Maya

Animation and Visual Effects 2

Blend animation tools with cinematic sensibility to generate compelling sequences

Expressions and Scripting

Learn to automate your work with scripting in Autodesk Maya