GAME 124 Introduction to 3D with Maya

4 credits

This course is an introduction to the 3D content creation process as practiced in Maya. Best practices for 3D modeling, texturing, file management, and animation will be examined. Students will build several small scenes and render those scenes into movies. Emphasis will be placed on 3D as it relates to the video game industry.

Prerequisites: ABED 40 or AHSE 56 (or placement into MATH 87 or AHSE 66 or higher) and ABED 46 (or placement into ENGL 93 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Model small scenes using Maya
Create, manipulate and render 3D content
Build basic scenes within Maya
Create simple animations within Maya
Manage files and content congruent with Industry
Devise multiple ways to build objects in 3D

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

demonstrate technical proficiency and creative skills as related to the digital gaming field
manage files and content in a manner suitable for industry
create and edit basic scripts in related software
create props, levels, and textures in current 3D tools

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40