Our One-Year 3D Animation Program is a comprehensive training in 3D using Autodesk’s Oscar Winning software, Maya, the industry standard for animation. Students in the Academy’s One-Year 3D Animation Program will get the opportunity to learn the technical and artistic tools they need to master 3D animation. After the program, they may choose to become independent animators or to pursue a career in the film, gaming, interactivity or commercial industries.

Students will complete two short animated projects. The first project takes place during the first month and is designed to familiarize the student with the animation work flow from inception to completion. The second project is completed during the remainder of the first semester and expands upon the principles, skills and, knowledge used for the first project.

Maya is extraordinarily powerful 3D animation software. Animated films such as A.I., Harry Potter, The Lord of The Rings Trilogy, The Matrix Trilogy, Shrek Trilogy, Spiderman Trilogy and Star Wars: Episode I, II & III are made using Maya. In addition, most of the popular computer games are made with Maya, including Madden Football, SOCOM: US Navy Seals, F.E.A.R., Lineage, Gears of War, Armies of Exigo and Forza Motor sport. In our One-Year 3D Animation Program, students will get the unprecedented opportunity to get the technical tools they need to do whatever they want to do in 3D.