GAME 234 Advanced 3D Modeling with Maya

4 credits

This course will build on student’s previous skills developed in Introduction to 3D with Maya. Skills will be developed in 3D modeling, UV application, and materials creation for a variety of game/VR-ready assets for AAA production. This course is for students interested in developing a strong portfolio for a career in 3D art pipelines.

Prerequisites: GAME 134

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

Model more complex objects and scenes with Maya
Worldbuild, stage, and light scenes in Unity or Unreal.
Generate production-ready materials with focus on Physically Based Rendering (PBR)
Practice industry-standard asset optimization and production pipelines

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