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The Autodesk Animation Academy program is easy to understand, off ers measurable objectives for student evaluation, and fulfi lls my school district’s requirements for increased academic integration. My students are reinforcing their knowledge of core subject areas, while at the same time learning valuable career skills. —Pat Gombarcik, ACI Image courtesy of Frederic Bennett – Campus Ubisoft Department Coordinator, Arts & Communications Academy Future career opportunities for today’s youth are more Unlimited, Autodesk® MotionBuilder®, and Autodesk® ™ 3D Animation Instructor, varied than ever before, and many students dream of Mudbox software. These powerful 3D and creating the next best-selling video game, designing animation applications are used by the world’s leading Southeast Career Technical products that change the way people work and live, or entertainment and design facilities to create realistic Academy bringing realistic animated characters to life on the big animated characters, digital eff ects, and environ- and small screens. A strong knowledge of computer ments. The innovative Animation Academy curriculum graphics is essential to achieve any of these ambitions. enables you to cover core academic subjects while Over the past two decades, 3D graphics and animation helping students learn more eff ective methods to vi- have emerged at the forefront of visual communica- sually communicate technical ideas, explore scientifi c tions in industries that extend beyond entertainment concepts, and sharpen presentation skills. Imagine to include diverse fi elds such as architecture, visual learning how food is digested by watching a realistic arts, science, and medicine. 3D rendering of the digestive process, or learning about the phases of the moon by watching an animat- Expand Their Potential ed 3D simulation. With Autodesk Animation Academy, Many secondary schools now off er new media courses learning is intriguing, compelling, and exciting. that teach students the latest visual communication technologies. By going a step further and integrat- Comprehensive, Visual Learning ing these technologies with core curriculum subjects, The Autodesk Animation Academy provides a educators can bring an exciting new dimension to the standards-based, cross-discipline, six-part curriculum classroom. The comprehensive Autodesk Animation developed specifi cally for secondary institutions by Academy curriculum uses industry-leading 3D anima- experienced educators and technical experts. The tion technology to engage students as they learn core project-focused environment encourages thoughtful subjects, such as science, math, and language arts. execution as students use visual communication tools and techniques to explore the phases of the Seeing Is Believing moon, architectural reconstruction of the Parthenon, Autodesk Animation Academy fosters creativity, the digestive system, weather systems, and forensics. heightens the desire to learn, and helps develop teamwork and problem-solving skills that will prepare Students can then use 3D animation technology in an students for future careers. Immerse your students in independent study project to demonstrate what they science, math, language arts, visual arts, and technol- have learned. Taken together, the fi rst fi ve projects ogy using Autodesk® 3ds Max®, Autodesk® Maya constitute a semester-long general science course, as well as a full-semester, introductory- animation Teacher Resources program. The independent study course is intended The Autodesk Animation Academy includes the to be a full-semester program for students who want following resources for teachers: to go further with Animation Academy. • Syllabi • Teaching guides that include lecture guidelines, All You Need additional project ideas, and student quizzes Autodesk Animation Academy is easy to use • Student guides with detailed exercises and install, and includes everything you need to • Evaluation aids introduce students to animation technology and • Quick start guides expose them to a variety of demanding learning • An extensive community for tutorials and objectives. The package includes Autodesk 3ds peer-to-peer support Max, Maya Unlimited, MotionBuilder, and Mudbox software, along with detailed teacher guides that Purchase Options lead you through each module as you help your Funding can be a challenge for many schools. 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When the annual license expires, you integrated , animation, and easily select the components that match your goals, may purchase another annual license or remove rendering application. The world’s top requirements, and standards for a specifi c course. the software and curriculum from the computers design visualization professionals, game without any further commitment. developers, fi lm and video artists, and Comprehensive Curriculum multimedia designers use Autodesk 3ds Max Perpetual License The Autodesk Animation Academy Curriculum —Purchase the perpetual right software to achieve stunning results in short DVD includes a comprehensive set of materials to use the eleven Animation Academy licenses. periods of time. that support scientifi c, mathematic, language arts, You may upgrade to future releases as part of an technical, and artistic subject matters. Academic, aff ordable educational discount program, designed About Maya project-based lessons include the following: for schools with smaller budgets and lab sizes. software is a comprehensive • Phases of the Moon 3D solution for producing professional- Additional Licenses • Architectural Reconstruction of the Parthenon —Add new licenses in single- quality graphics on desktop PCs or graphics • The Digestive System license increments for larger labs as your program grows. workstations. Maya integrates all of the • Tornado Weather Systems best tools for 3D modeling, animation, and Autodesk Subscription • Forensics through Facial Reconstruction —Purchase up to three rendering in a single, production-proven ® • Independent Study Project years of Autodesk Subscription, which includes workfl ow. Maya has an intuitive design that access to software enhancements, e-learning, web makes it a favorite among fi lm, broadcast, In addition, Autodesk off ers a free Maya support and more, maintaining your perpetual game development, and design visualization Fundamentals module that is available for download licenses to keep your applications current. Available artists of all experience levels. on the Autodesk Student Engineering and Design only with the purchase of a perpetual license. Community. The Maya Fundamentals module About MotionBuilder About Autodesk Education guides students through the creation of a short fi lm, Autodesk MotionBuilder software is the focusing on the fundamentals of 3D, storytelling, Autodesk is committed to supporting students and world’s leading real-time 3D character and the elements and principles of design. educators by providing access to powerful 2D and 3D animation productivity suite for game, fi lm, software, innovative programs, and resources designed broadcast, and multimedia production. Academic Standards to inspire the next generation of professionals and MotionBuilder streamlines the game Autodesk has designed the Animation Academy help them experience their ideas before they are real. character animation pipeline through a curriculum to map to the international technology By advancing education in the key areas of science, combination of real-time architecture, standards of the International Technology technology, engineering, language arts, and math, animation layering, and mixed-media, Education Association (ITEA). It also meets the Autodesk is helping students develop critical skills nonlinear editing functionality. science, technology, and math components of the for future academic and career success. Autodesk rigorous United States STEM educational standards, supports schools and institutions of higher learning About Mudbox including those of the National Council of Teachers worldwide through substantial discounts, subscriptions, empowers artists and of Mathematics (NCTM), the National Council grant programs, training, curricula development, and modelers to quickly create highly detailed of Teachers of English (NCTE), and the National community resources. For more information about organic and inorganic assets that can easily Council for Science Education Standards Assessment Autodesk education programs and solutions, visit: be used with popular 3D animation software www.autodesk.com/education. (NCSESA). In addition, the curriculum aligns with such Maya and 3ds Max. Designed by the United States National Science Foundation’s veteran industry professionals, Autodesk Purchase or Learn More (NSF) Visualization in Technology Education (VisTE) Mudbox is a premier project materials and Industry Animation Standards. For additional information about teacher training application for today’s fi lm, games, The modular, project-based approach of the opportunities, purchase requirements, and pricing, television, and design projects. curriculum also works well in a technical preparatory visit www.autodesk.com/animationacademy or environment for vocational training programs. email [email protected].

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