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Are you based in the UK and currently working in the TV industry, either freelance or full time? You may qualify for a Skillset bursary which you can use to part-fund the cost of your online course.

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Student discounts

We offer a 50% discount on Self-directed Online Courses to all registered students, whatever type of course you’re studying and whether you’re studying in the UK or overseas.

To claim your discount simply scan your valid student ID card and send it to us along with your order confirmation number by email to student.id@escapestudios.com or, alternatively, please fax it to
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Maya Essentials Bundle

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3D in one

The Maya Essentials Bundle is a single easy to access online course that takes you from beginner to pro standard in 65 hours of cross-referenced video.

Starting with an introduction to the basic controls and techniques, the Maya Essentials Bundle takes you step by step through modelling, animating, shading, lighting and rendering your own 3D objects and scenes.

The syllabus covers everything you need to know to go pro, including NURBS, polygons, textures, lighting and rendering. At the end of the course you’ll have a range of models and scenes that you can include in your showreel.

Course Breakdown

Each of the modules below are also sold individually.

  • Introduction to Maya
  • Animation with Maya
  • NURBS modelling with Maya
  • Polygonal modelling & Skinning with Maya
  • Texturing with Maya
  • Lighting & Rendering with Maya

Join the community

Our Online Courses use our brilliant social eLearning platform. It’s a virtual classroom where you can access the courseware, download source files, view Maya tutorials, and read background notes, all through a single easy-to-use web-based app.

The platform is also your gateway to the Escape Studios social network. Talk to fellow students on your course, post your work for feedback, check out what other people have produced and generally get involved and be inspired. There’s no more exciting or effective way to learn 3D online.

Specifications

  • There is no schedule to our self-directed training and you have unlimited access to all tutorials during your 12 months access
  • Training material is streamed directly through our website and is not downloadable
  • Maya files containing supporting scenes and assets are all downloadable
  • Software is not included. UK residents can purchase student licenses for Autodesk Educational Creative Suite, ZBrush, PFTrack and more from our Technology Store. Residents of other countries can purchase student licenses directly from software manufacturers.

For further information on any of our courses or to book a place, please contact our Training Team

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What a fantastic resource to have. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole course and found it took me to a much higher level in my knowledge than I expected and built confidence knowing I had industry skills at my fingertips.

Victoria White

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  • Maya Essentials Bundle – Student License

    £297.86 excluding VAT

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Complete this course to...

  • Learn the key features of Maya
  • Understand professional production pipelines

Who is this course for?

  • 3D novices with no previous experience of Maya
  • 3D hobbyists who want to learn professional Maya techniques
  • Professional artists wanting to up their skills

Technical Requirements

Course Details

Format: Online
Duration: 12 months unlimited access
Length: 70 hours
Software: Maya

Start Dates

  • This course is self-directed and so does not follow any schedule or start date.
  • You can elect to start whenever suits you.

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