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Texturing and Shading 1
Learn the foundations for designing a variety of realistic surface properties in Autodesk Maya and V-Ray
Overview
Topics Covered
Texture and shader development in Maya and V-Ray
Hypershade workflows and image-based textures
Photoshop integration for material creation
Complete a textured and shaded 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
Autodesk Maya
Adobe Photoshop
Chaos Group V-Ray
Recommended Experience
Introduction to 3D with Maya
Photoshop for Digital Production
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
Rex Privratsky
Lighting Generalist
Day:
Tue
Time:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Date:
Apr 7, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
Location:
LAB4
This class will be available to register during Open Registration.
Rex Privratsky
Lighting Generalist
Day:
Thu
Time:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Date:
Apr 9, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
Location:
LAB4
This class will be available to register during Open Registration.
TBA
Day:
Mon
Time:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Date:
Apr 6, 2026 - Jun 8, 2026
Location:
LAB3
This class will be available to register during Open Registration.
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