Best of Term Winners, Ethan Clark & Roman Semenenko
Best of Term Winners, Ethan Clark & Roman Semenenko

Overview

Topics Covered

  • Look development workflows in Maya, V-Ray, and Nuke
  • Subsurface scattering, translucent materials, and skin shading
  • Multi-matte refinement and render polish techniques
  • Produce a polished look development project
…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
  • The Foundry's Nuke

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

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Miguel Ortega

Director at Spy Films

Day:
Sat
Time:
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Date:
Apr 11, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
Location:
LAB1
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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