3D MODELING & ANIMATION ACADEMY

Learn all about how to create 3D models and sculpt characters as we explore complex modeling techniques and animate our characters in original short sequences.

Week 1, 3D Modeling with Maya You’ll learn valuable workflows that pros use and create and sculpt 3D models. We’ll teach you the fundamentals of character design and rigging before you create your own original 3D props, set pieces, and characters.

Week 2, Character Animation with Maya: Using Autodesk Maya, you’ll learn how to bring characters to life, using lighting, settings, and camera angles. We’ll teach you a workflow that will take pre-rigged models and animate them in an original short sequence that tells a story.

Our 3D Modeling + Design camps prepare students with the skills they will need working in a professional 3D modeling, animation, and design environment. The 3D Modeling & Animation Academy is the perfect choice for a student looking to dive-in into creating and animating 3D models. You’ll learn how to use Autodesk Maya to model your own character in the first week and animate pre-rigged characters into a short sequence the next.

The Teen Experience: Since 2002, Digital Media Academy has been encouraging and inspiring teens to become the next generation of developers, animators, filmmakers, photographers, designers, and engineers. In addition to developing teens’ interests and passions for the latest in new tech, our camps foster personal growth, confidence, and independence; preparing students for life beyond high school and college.