Online 3ds max 101: Foundation Cost: $495
Duration: 60 days
This exciting Distance Learning Class combines online tutorials, a
virtual student and teacher community, online reference materials, an
email chat room and metered quizzes and assignments to create a great
learning experience.
The class covers all the basics of Discreet 3d studio max version 5,
and builds fundamental skills required to use 3ds max for the
creation of 3D animation and Special Effects.
The course is divided into sections addressing the following topics:
Basic Concepts and Navigating the User Interface
Modeling Concepts and Learning to Work with Primitives
Spline and Patch Modeling
Working with Materials
Rendering and Effects
Animation Techniques and the Track View
Working with Lights and Cameras
Hierarchy and Deformation
Extended Functionality
In addition to the text and image materials in the class, you'll
complete these directed assignments:
Modeling Study
Animation Study
Lighting Study
Enrollment
You can enroll in person by emailing info@mesmer.com or by calling
the Mesmer registrar at 1.800.237.7311, or you can enroll online in a
secure transaction service, with a credit card number.
To enroll online, first create a free distance learning account from
the Register or Login link at www.mesmer.com, then within your
account, click on the 3ds max 101 link on the right hand side in the Stuff
You Want category.