SESSIONS

LIVE

DURATION

36

SOFTWARE

AUTODESK

MAYA

LANGUAGE

54 HRS

3 MONTHS

LEVEL

BEGINNER

TO

INTERMEDIATE

COURSE SNAPSHOT

Autodesk Maya is a comprehensive 3D computer graphics software used for creating, animating, and rendering 3D models and scenes. Widely used in the film, television, and game industries, Maya is renowned for its versatility and high-quality output. It is considered one of the leading tools for 3D modeling, animation, rigging, and visual effects (VFX), offering a robust set of features for every stage of the production pipeline.

Maya's core strengths lie in its modeling capabilities, which include tools for both polygonal and NURBS modeling, making it ideal for creating complex characters, props, and environments. The software is also equipped with powerful rigging and animation tools, allowing artists to create lifelike character movements and integrate them into scenes seamlessly.

This course offers an in-depth journey through Autodesk Maya, starting with the fundamentals of the interface and essential tools to familiarize you with the software’s core features. You’ll then dive into modeling, where you’ll learn how to create both hard-surface and organic models using advanced techniques like polygonal and NURBS modeling. The course will also cover shading and texturing, focusing on creating realistic surfaces and materials, as well as UV mapping for seamless texture application.

Next, you’ll explore rigging, understanding how to build skeletons and control systems for characters, ensuring they’re ready for animation. You’ll move on to animation, where you’ll learn key principles and techniques to bring your models to life with realistic motion, timing, and character behavior. The course will also cover lighting and rendering, teaching you how to create compelling scenes with appropriate lighting setups and achieve photorealistic renders using Arnold or other rendering engines.

By the end of the course, you’ll be proficient in Maya’s complete 3D production pipeline, from modeling to rendering, with the skills needed to create high-quality, production-ready assets for animation, VFX, and games.

COURSE CONTENT

Fundamentals

This foundational section provides a complete introduction to Maya and its essential tools. Students will begin by exploring the interface, understanding how to navigate and manage the workspace, Outliner, and viewports. Key concepts such as project setup, file management, and the use of the Channel Box and Attribute Editor are covered. The course also introduces basic transformations, object creation, and scene organization, ensuring students develop a strong understanding of Maya's core functionality. By the end, students will be comfortable with Maya’s user interface and be ready to begin creating and manipulating 3D objects.

Modeling

In the Modeling section, students will delve into the two primary methods of 3D modeling: Polygonal Modeling and NURBS Modeling. For polygonal modeling, the focus will be on creating 3D objects by manipulating vertices, edges, and faces, using tools like extrusion, beveling, and subdivision for detail refinement. Students will also learn about proper edge flow and topology, which are crucial for creating models optimized for animation. In NURBS Modeling, students will explore curve-based surfaces ideal for organic shapes, using tools like lofting and revolving to create smooth and complex forms. By the end of this section, students will have developed skills in creating both hard surface and organic models.

Shading and Texturing

The Shading and Texturing section introduces students to the process of adding realistic materials and textures to 3D models. Students will begin by learning how to create basic shaders using Maya’s built-in materials and will progress to more advanced shader networks using the Hypershade editor. Topics covered include working with different shader types (Blinn, Phong, Lambert, etc.), understanding diffuse, specular, and reflection properties, and using procedural textures. Students will also explore the basics of UV mapping, ensuring their models are correctly unwrapped to apply textures efficiently. By the end, students will be able to create, apply, and edit materials and textures, bringing their models to life with realistic surfaces.

Rigging

The Rigging section will guide students through the process of creating skeletons and control rigs for 3D models, preparing them for animation. Beginning with the basics of joint creation and hierarchy, students will learn how to build skeletons that deform correctly with the mesh. Topics include creating IK (Inverse Kinematics) and FK (Forward Kinematics) controls, setting up constraints, and creating custom rigs for characters and mechanical objects. Students will also explore skinning techniques to bind the rig to the model for smooth deformations. By the end of this section, students will be capable of building functional rigs that can be animated with ease and precision.

Animation

In the Animation section, students will learn the core principles of animation, starting with basic keyframing techniques in Maya. They will explore the timeline and graph editor to create smooth, realistic motion for objects, characters, and cameras. Topics such as squash and stretch, anticipation, timing, and secondary motion will be applied to 3D animations, helping students create dynamic and engaging animated sequences. Students will also experiment with motion paths, constraints, and parenting to animate complex scenes. By the end, students will have completed several animations, demonstrating their understanding of timing, posing, and movement.

Lighting

The Lighting section focuses on the techniques required to illuminate 3D scenes realistically. Students will learn about the different types of lights available in Maya, such as directional, point, spot, and area lights, and how to position and manipulate them to achieve various effects. They will explore concepts like light intensity, shadows, and falloff, as well as more advanced techniques like Global Illumination and HDRI lighting for realistic rendering. By the end, students will understand how to light a scene effectively to enhance the mood, composition, and realism of their 3D models and animations.

Rendering

The Rendering section introduces students to the final step of the 3D production pipeline: creating high-quality, photo-realistic images and animations. Students will begin by exploring the basics of Maya’s built-in rendering engines, such as Arnold, learning how to configure render settings for different outputs, including resolution, frame rate, and file formats. Topics include understanding ray tracing, sampling, and the importance of optimizing renders for both speed and quality. Students will also explore lighting and material interactions during the rendering process, such as reflection, refraction, and global illumination.

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