Autodesk Animation Academy AAA
(formerly Discreet Design Academy)

Meets the needs of high schools seeking innovative and exciting ways to address Standard of Learning (SOL) objectives in their curricula. Employing the same 3ds max® animation technology professionals use to design computer games and film special effects, AAA immerses students in science, math, language arts, and technology. This innovative approach not only covers the core curriculum, but the equivalent of a fundamental animation course also allows students to explore effective ways to visually communicate technical and scientific ideas and hone their presentation skills.

CURRICULUM: standards based, cross-disciplined, developed specifically for secondary institutions

STANDARDS: mapped to the ITEA's Standards for Technological and NCTM standards for math

RESOURCES: comprehensive set of teacher resources, including:

• syllabi

• lesson plans

• student handouts with exercises, projects, & homework

• evaluation rubrics and

• online tutorials

SOFTWARE:

• 3ds max - New release - Free trial - state of the art animation software

STUDENT PROJECTS:

• Planetary mechanics

• Archaeological reconstruction of the Parthenon

• The digestive system

• Weather systems and tornadoes

• Forensics and facial reconstruction