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Course Description

Two students working at computers

Discover the principles and techniques of 3D animation in Maya. Students establish a working knowledge of Maya’s suite of animation tools, as well as build a foundation for approaching both cartoony and realistic animation. Beginning with basic exercises designed to teach proper animation technique and culminating in a final character animation project, students gain an understanding of the tools and techniques required to create eye-catching animation.

Prerequisites

None

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
3D Animation I
Type
Online
Days
Sa
Time
9:30AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Feb 07, 2026 to Apr 18, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • On-Line Distance Learning
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $650.00 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
3 CEUs
Instructors
Materials List

Section Notes

  • Students must be 18+ years of age to enroll
  • This course includes 30 hours of class time plus at least 15 hours of homework time.
  • No class meeting(s): 3/28/26
  • Instructor's Note: Students computer needs a decent dedicated graphics card (or MAC M1/M2 chip on MAC) and at least 8 GB of RAM memory to run Maya.
  • All times are listed for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
  • Course teaching method: Synchronous
    • Synchronous: Taught through an online learning environment, allowing for the instructor and students to meet during scheduled times. Includes lectures, demos and discussions via Zoom.
  • Course details subject to change. Please check this page regularly to verify information. After registering for a course, visit your student profile page for updates.
  • Note: Instructions on how to access course content are sent out in the 24-48 hours before a class begins. If you register for a class less than 24 hours in advance, please reach out to the Extension office at 310-665-6850 or extension@otis.edu. The Extension office is open M-F from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Students who register within 24 hours before the first class meeting may experience a delay in accessing the course. 
     
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