This course provides an introduction to software and concepts of working in 3D. Students learn the tools necessary to navigate a 3D environment and to edit and build 3D models. Various relevant topics are taught and discussed, including texturing, animation, and rendering. Maxon Cinema 4D is used as the primary application for this course. The […]
This course explores how to solve various image-related art and design industry problems utilizing advanced techniques in Adobe Photoshop. Students create portfolio assets, ranging from single to composite images. Color theory, image manipulation and color correction of existing files are covered. Adobe Photoshop is used as the primary application for this course. The class will […]
Learn to develop and composite stylized sequential animatics from concept to completion, using both traditional and digital techniques in a 2D environment. The students will learn how to develop assets along the creative pipeline for animating in 2D and 3D on the computer. The final project will involve creating and editing elements for an animated […]
This course provides an introduction to the concepts, tools, and practices used in creating animated images, or motion graphics. Storytelling, workflow, animation principles, and more will be used to help students understand this evolving field. Adobe After Effects is taught as the primary application for this course. The class will focus on the mechanics and […]
This is an advanced course for motion graphics, visual effects and digital video editing. This course covers advanced expression, effects, 3D camera, and motion tracking techniques as students build their presentation reels to strict requirements and guidelines through a series of comprehensive lessons. Projects will cover a wide range of motion effects editing, kinetic motion […]
Hello!My name isJesse Cuttsand this is my MACA story. So, like most people in their last year of Highschool, I had no clue what I wanted to do as a career. I had the option for an independent study, and I chose to do 2D animation. After drawing animation cells frame-by-frame with a pencil and paper, […]