Start with the basics. From modeling, texturing, lighting, compositing, rendering, asset creation and more…this term is designed to train you in the most essential facets of traditional arts and computer graphics. In addition, you’ll be introduced to (and ultimately do a deep dive in) the software tools you’ll be using when working in the industry.

The courses you’ll take in this term will emphasize and enhance your organization, flexible thinking, and problem solving skills. In just 16 weeks, you’ll become an extremely well-rounded artist, with a strong inkling towards what will become your area of specialization.

Courses:

• INTRODUCTION TO MAYA
• 3D MODELING FUNDAMENTALS
• LOOK DEVELOPMENT
• TEXTURING
• TERM 1 FINAL PROJECT

The fundamental courses started in Term 1 continue, becoming more intense, complex, and demanding. You’ll be presented with more in-depth, creative techniques and tools which will allow you to produce more complex and detail-oriented work.

In addition to these more advanced lessons, you’ll be required to select your specialization path from the following: Animation, Character, or Environment Creation for Film or Games; Look Dev, Compositing, Hard-Surface Modeling, Matte Painting, Rigging, Texturing, or Visual Effects. These paths will inform what will eventually become your portfolio project during the following two terms.

Courses:

• 3D MODELING
• DRAPERY
• HERO PROP
• ANATOMY & TOPOLOGY
• LOOK DEVELOPMENT
• GAME ENGINES
• PRODUCTION PIPELINE
• TERM 2 FINAL PROJECT

*Specialization may affect course selection

Courses in this term focus on advanced tools, uses and methods that will prepare you for the final stages of your specialization. Guided by your online supervisor, you’ll begin to develop a full-term final project that will serve as a high-quality asset preceding the portfolio production stage to come.

Things will start to get very real, as you’re required to maintain a full production schedule while advanced stream courses continue.

Courses:

3D MODELING

HERO PROP

GROOMING

ANATOMY & TOPOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTS

GAME DESIGN

ADVANCED TOOLS

TERM 3 FINAL PROJECT

*Specialization may affect course selection

Welcome to the Think Tank Campus. As the foundational piece of the portfolio production process, this mentorship-focused term has you making definitive creative decisions on your pieces–such as finalizing shots, completing lighting, rendering, and compositing to produce what will become the final cut.

Alongside the industry-hardened advice of your instructors and personal mentor, you’ll take lessons focusing on presentation skills, portfolio packaging, career preparation and job search which will provide invaluable direction on preparing resumés and cover letters, as well as industry practices and ethics.

Courses:

• PRESENTATION SKILLS
• PORTFOLIO PACKAGING
• JOB SEARCH
• PRODUCTION PIPELINE
• EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING LAB
• FINAL PORTFOLIO PRODUCTION

*Specialization may affect course selection