Continuing Education
Classes are intended for high school teachers who are teaching or about to teach 3D animation, modeling or game technology classes. Classes are only open to individuals ages 18 and older. Participants do not receive college credit for these classes. All classes are face-to-face for use of programs and in-person assistance.
For registration and questions, contact Emily Sidler or Dr. Adam Watkins.
Registration Closes June 3, 2024
June 10 - 14, 2024 Class Sessions
| Class Name | Dates Offered | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreal Blueprint | Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14, 2024 |
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Prof. Jingtian Li |
| Principles of Animation |
Monday, June 10 - |
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Prof. Kassandra Arevalo |
June 24-28, 2024 Class Sessions
| Class Name | Dates Offered | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigging | Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28, 2024 |
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Prof. Jingtian Li |
| Individual Growth in Animation | Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28, 2024 |
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Prof. Kassandra Arevalo |
Course Descriptions
15 hours (3 hours/day, one week)
$300
An introduction to one of the most popular free 3D game engines: Unreal. In this course, we will use prebuilt assets to import, light and navigate 3D spaces in game engines.
Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Required Prior Knowledge: Some 3D software experience
15 hours (3 hours/day, one week)
$300
In this introductory course, we will use Maya (free to schools and students) to look at the basics of 3D animation. We will go over the basics of using Maya for Keyframe animation, basic principles like squash and stretch, timing, etc. Workshops will include more simple exercises like the bouncing ball, flour sack and basic acting/physicality.
Level: Beginner
Required Prior Knowledge: None, but some 3D software experience is helpful
15 hours (3 hours/day, one week)
$300
In this introductory course, we will use Maya (free to schools and students) to look at the basics of 3D rigging.
Level: Beginner
Required Prior Knowledge: None, but some 3D software experience is helpful
15 hours (3 hours/day, one week )
$300
In this introductory course, we will use Maya and Syncsketch (free to schools and students) to look at the basics of 3D animation and how to let students explore styles of animation. Workshops will include learning the basics of Maya, where to find free characters to animate and how to work with them. We will look at where to find video reference, how to import video reference and use it in Syncsketch, how to help students analyze it and use it as reference in their own work.
Level: Beginner
Required Prior Knowledge: None, but some 3D software experience is helpful