3D Studio Max Fundamentals

Qualification type: Short Course Location:
One Central Park
Subject area:
Creative and Digital Media
Level: n/a
Course Code: CR16228-01 Leaflet Number: 6242
Awarding body: Generic award - no awarding body (NONE)
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Awarding body: 
Generic award - no awarding body (NONE)
Qualification type: 
Short Course
Level: 
n/a
Subject area: 
Creative and Digital Media
Location: 
One Central Park

What's the 3D Studio Max Fundamentals course about?

This intensive course will help you get to grips with 3D Studio Max - the most popular high-end 3D modelling, animation and rendering application.

Topics covered include:
- UI Navigation/Interaction
- ViewPort Navigation Control
- ViewPort Display Types
- Object Selection
- Transforms
- Organisation of objects
- Scene set up
- Creating 2D shapes
- Creating 3D primitives
- Object cloning
- 3D procedural modelling
- 3D sub-object editing
- Compound Objects
- Surface Types
- Box Modelling
- The Camera, Lighting 1 & II, Global Illumination and Rendering
- IK, Dynamics, Scripting and Scene Assembly

Having established a core set of skills, you will complete projects based on real world scenarios. Participants will complete at least one scenario, which will contain elements of topics discussed over the previous two days.

What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?

On successful completion of this course there are numerous opportunities to expand interests and career paths within the area of 3D design. Alternatively, delegates will have the opportunity to further expand their skills on one of our intermediate or advanced level 3D courses.

What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?

Applicants should have a solid understanding of a Windows based PC environment. In addition previous experience of using 2D or 3D design software would be advantageous but not essential.

Which qualification will I be awarded if I successfully complete the 3D Studio Max Fundamentals course?

There is no requirement to undertake an assessment with this skills based course and all delegates will receive a certificate of skills validation.

Attendance

Part time (evening)

Course length

4 Week(s)

Weeks per year

5

Hours per week

3

As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.

Price (for guidance only)

£250.00

The fee for this course is approximate and subject to change.The price includes tuition and materials fees (where applicable), but excludes any exam or registration fees (where applicable). The actual amount you pay may also be affected by your age and personal circumstances. For further details please visit our fees section.

How do I apply?

For further information or to apply for a course, contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585 or email enquiries@themanchestercollege.ac.uk.

You can also apply on line for the 3D Studio Max Fundamentals course.

Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.