Developed specifically for secondary schools, Autodesk® Animation Academy helps educators inspire students to explore careers in the digital arts, entertainment, and visualization fields by combining interactive and customizable learning content with the 3D software used by industry professionals around the world. The curriculum is structured to give students the autonomy to explore; it provides a foundation for learning 3D applications as well as conceptual and applied exercises to explore techniques. Students learn how to visualize and problem-solve through the use of 3D applications while studying a broad range of cross-disciplinary topics.
You Can Do It with Autodesk ® Animation Academy 2011
Keeping in mind your need as an education professional to bring technology into your secondary school, Autodesk Animation Academy encourages creativity, critical thinking and problem solving in art, design and animation. With:
- Full versions of four powerful 3D applications, including Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2010, Autodesk® Maya® 2010, Autodesk® MotionBuilder® 2010, and Autodesk® Mudbox™ 2010.
- A bonus copy of Autodesk® SketchBook Pro®, the leading tool for digital painting and drawing.
- Three progressive curriculum units on one DVD that examine everything from fundamental skills to design, storytelling, space and architecture, anatomy, motion and animation, real time, industry workflow, and much more.
- Access to additional online materials and support, including the Autodesk Online Digital Entertainment and Visualization Community (AREA) and the Autodesk Education Community.
What’s included in Autodesk Animation Academy
Autodesk® 3ds Max®
Autodesk® Maya® Unlimited
Autodesk® MotionBuilder®
Autodesk® Mudbox™
Autodesk® Sketchbook® Pro
Autodesk Learning Resources for Educators:
Integrate Autodesk technology in your classroom with free* resources and lesson plans from the Autodesk® Education Community and AREA Community sites. By joining these communities, educators will gain access to a wide range of materials, including curricula, interactive exercises, and modular projects for entertainment and games faculties. Created by a global team of industry professionals and leading academics, the new Autodesk® Industry Careers Framework covers the following modules:
Design: Assists in teaching students about the
ideation process, color, and composition by
approaching design fundamentals through the
lens of a camera in 3D.
Digital Storytelling: Explores tools and
techniques used by industry artists, animators,
and directors to create images and animations
that tell a compelling story.
Anatomy: Teaches how anatomy affects design
and what it takes to model a character and bring
it to life.
Motion and Animation: Examines the basic
concepts of force and interaction through the
physics of motion.
Space and Architecture: Explores contemporary
architecture, design, and sustainability,
challenging students to think about the
possibilities for building in the real world as well
as the 3D virtual world.
Real-time: Identifies what makes a great game
and how to differentiate the roles of the numerous
tools involved in game creation.
* Free products are subject to the terms and conditions of the end-user license agreement that accompanies download of the software. The software
is for personal use for education purposes and is not intended for classroom or lab use.
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