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Work by Angela Rico

Overview

Topics Covered

  • Introduction to the Maya interface, navigation, and core workflows
  • 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering fundamentals
  • Introduction to basic animation techniques
  • Applying 3D tools for film and game production pipelines
…and more

Course Format & Structure

  • Class Length: 10-week live online course with weekly 3-hour sessions
  • Instructor-led demonstrations and structured, project-based learning
  • Interactive virtual classroom with peer critique and discussion
  • Real-time Q&A and direct instructor feedback

Software/Technique

  • Autodesk Maya
  • Chaos V-Ray
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • f-Spy

Recommended Experience

  • No course requirements

Tuition

$1,050 +$25 enrollment fee (Pay-in-Full Option)

Or 3 monthly payments of
$298
+$25 enrollment fee

Total cost: $919 (includes $75 payment plan fee)

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

Spring Term 2026

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James Schauf

Visual Development Artist

Day:
Mon
Time:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Date:
Apr 6, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
Location:
Online
Info
Due to a regulation released by the U.S. Department of Education for higher education institutions, Gnomon's online course offerings are only available to residents of California and those residing outside of the United States.
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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