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Houdini 4
Learn to create complex procedural assets and tools in SideFX Houdini
Overview
Topics Covered
Procedural asset creation and tool development
User-controlled digital asset packaging
Stable solver setups and workflow refinement
Build a complex, controllable production asset
…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
SideFX Houdini
Recommended Experience
Dynamic Effects 1
Introduction to Houdini
Houdini 2
Houdini 3
Course Level
High Advanced
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
Matt Puchala
Technical Director
Day:
Mon
Time:
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Date:
Apr 6, 2026 - Jun 8, 2026
Location:
LAB9
This class will be available to register during Open Registration. The date and time of this class are subject to change.
Individual courses are not vocational in nature, do not lead to a certificate/diploma, and are outside of institutional accreditation.
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Dynamic Effects 1
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Introduction to Houdini
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Houdini 2
Create complex dynamic effects with SideFX Houdini
Houdini 3
Explore advanced techniques for creating complex effects in SideFX Houdini
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