Expressions and Scripting

Overview

This course builds on the principles learned in Introduction to 3D with Maya. Students will gain experience in basic scripting inside of Autodesk Maya using Mel and Python. Emphasis is placed on the core concepts of scripting and understanding how Maya functions under the user interface. The fundamentals of scripting will be taught, including creating shelf buttons, syntax, object types, arguments, conditional statements, loops, and design patterns. Classes include a mixture of weekly scripting demonstrations, lectures and discussions of production workflows, and in-class exercises. Students will explore various styles of scripting through homework assignments and work towards a functional final project.