STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Discuss of animation fundamentals. (I) (II) (III)

 II.     Develop storyboard of scene in preparation

 III.    for the animation process. (IV) (V)

 IV.     Develop sketches and set up a scene in preparation

 V.      for the modeling process. (II) (III) (IV)

 VI.     Construct models of simple and complex objects by setting up materials,

 VII.    lighting and cameras.  (II) (III)

 VIII.   Set up an animation sequence. (V) (VI)

 IX.     Apply dynamics and effects to an animation. (VII)

 X       Discuss character development in the animation process. (VIII)

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction to Maya Interface and Features

 II.     Simple Modeling

         A.      Polygons

         B.      NURBS

         C.      Subdivision Surfaces

 III.    Character and Advanced Modeling

         A.      Deformers

         B.      Artisan Brush Materials

         C.      Texture Mapping

         D.      Rendering

 IV.     Scene Development and Aesthetics

         A.      Lighting

         B.      Cameras

 V.      Simple Animation

         A.      Keyframing

         B.      Paths

 VI.     Complex Animation

         A.      Controllers

         B.      Trax Editor

         C.      Dynamics

         D.      Particles

 VII.    Effects

         A.      Paint Effects

         B.      Artisan Brush

 VIII.   Character Animation

         A.      Bones

         B.      Skeletons

         C.      IK-FK

         D.      Controllers, Modifiers & Deformers