Overview

Each student will run Autodesk^® Maya^®. This challenging and fun summer video game camp for teens uses Maya, the professional-grade, industry standard program used by big-name game studios and movie houses. Autodesk tools are used to develop 90% of contemporary video games and provide one of the leading effects packages used in The Lord of the Rings™, Spider-Man^®, Star Wars^® and other blockbuster films. In this Maya computer camp for teens, you will create stunning, high-resolution 3D game characters and weapons. Additionally, you will learn how to make models and game characters that go toe-to-toe with those you find in your favorite video games. Prepare your models for importing into the Unreal^® Engine 3 so you can view them in a commercial game environment. Each student will build and take home a portfolio of their animated game models.

Featured Software

Maya is the industry standard for premium game development and is used by the iD Gaming Academy for modeling and animating 3D characters. This 3D modeling, animation, rendering and visual effects software offers artists an end-to-end creative workflow. It includes sets, advanced matchmoving capabilities and high dynamic range compositing into a single powerful, integrated 3D modeling, animation, effects and rendering solution.

Teen Summer Camp Savings

• You can now register for the 2010 season.
• Save $100 per student with our Online HoliDay Special. Ends December 15, 2009.
• Save $50 when referring a friend. Your friend saves $50 too!
• You can also save with our multi-week savings.

• There are no prerequisites for this teen game modeling camp, except for the desire to learn the premiere modeling and animation tool on the market.
• This course is for ages 13-18.
• The cost for the two-week overnight program is US $3,299.  Check our site for special promotions.
• Continuing Education Units are available.  Age restrictions apply.
• Ultimate Gaming Weekends (weekend stays) are optional, but recommended, and cost $349 per weekend.

New curriculum! We have updated our curriculum for a cool new experience while working with Maya this season. Maya is the industry-standard tool for high-end 3D modeling and animation for both the game and feature film industry. This course is a broad overview of model-building for game development, but allows students to explore their individual interests as well. In addition to advanced character modeling, this year’s curriculum features a new emphasis on standard character animation and an introduction to rigging.

Our staff consists of top-tier instructors with backgrounds in game development, character design and animation, game programming and professional gaming. Staff have demonstrated technical and instructional excellence. Curriculum is personalized for each student.

This Maya summer camp is a great step if you are considering studying game design in college or want to explore a potential career direction. Learn the basics of 3D graphics production, character modeling, texturing and animation from top tier instructors with game development experience. A selection of game models will be created, including a primary character, weapon and additional game objects.