Introduction to Maya

Our first Maya Tutorial introduces CG and sets you on the path towards mastering the incredible power of Autodesk’s ubiquitous 3D package.

You begin by familiarising yourself with the Maya interface and the basic concepts of 3D. You’re then ready to learn how the professional production pipeline builds from modelling techniques and texturing to lighting and final rendering.

At the end of the course you’ll know your way around Maya, feel comfortable with its tools and be ready to create your debut CG scene.

Course Breakdown

• Maya Fundamentals
• Curve Modelling
• Procedural Texturing
• Polygonal Modelling
• Texturing
• Lighting and Rendering

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 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 every Maya tutorial 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.