このプログラムは、Think Tank のインタラクティブ プラットフォームである Portal を通じて教えられ、事前に録画されたチュートリアル、共同ワークショップ、および 1 対 1 のメンターシップを組み合わせて、学生が映画、テレビ、またはゲーム業界でのキャリアを積むための準備をします。
Houdini のパワーを活用して、ソフトウェアの高度な手続き型ワークフローを習得し、ゲーム用の高度なアニメーション、VFX シーケンス、3D アセットを作成します。興味のある分野に特化することで、特定のキャリア、多くの場合は特定のスタジオ向けのポートフォリオを作成します。
3D および VFX ソフトウェアの真のベンチマークとして、Houdini を理解して映画やゲームのパイプラインに統合する能力は、あなたの仕事だけでなく、プロジェクトに対するあなたの価値を即座に高めます。
このプログラムは、Houdini に重点を置いた総合的な教育を求める、CG 初心者のアーティスト向けです。学生は、少なくとも週に 40 ～ 60 時間を勉強に充てる覚悟が必要です。勉強しながら働くことは推奨されません。
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Term 1
Start with the basics. From a brief history of VFX to texturing, lighting, compositing, rendering, asset creation, and more…this term is designed to train you in the most essential facets of 3D Modeling. Alongside a concentration on Houdini, you’ll be introduced to the other important software tools you’ll use when working in the industry.
The courses you’ll take in this term will emphasize and enhance your organization, flexible thinking, and problem-solving skills. In just 16 weeks, you’ll become an extremely well-rounded artist, with a strong inkling of the area of CG you might specialize in.
Courses
- History of VFX
- Houdini
- Look Development
- Final Project
- Procedural Modeling
- Texturing & Shading
Term 2
The fundamental courses started in Term 1 continue, becoming more intense, complex, and demanding. You’ll be presented with more in-depth, creative techniques and tools that will allow you to produce more complex and detail-oriented work.
As you move through Term 2, you’ll start to build on your skills in Houdini and really start to grasp the revolutionary workflows and procedures that the software offers. From here, you’ll produce your Intermediate Final Project – producing an environment, a creature or character, or another type of asset for Film or Games.
Courses
- Environment Modeling
- Lighting & Rendering
- Advanced Modeling
- Particles & Effects
- Look Development
- Scripting & Expressions
- Texturing & Shading
- Final Project
- ベラムCFX
- Production Pipeline
Term 3
Courses in this term focus on advanced Houdini tools, uses, and methods that will prepare you for the final stages of your specialization. Upon being connected with your personal mentor, you’ll begin to develop a full-term final project that will serve as a high-quality asset preceding the portfolio production stage.
You’ll be required to maintain a full production schedule under the guidance of your supervisor while advanced stream courses continue. By the end of the term, you will have a robust understanding of Houdini's advanced capabilities and be well-equipped to tackle your portfolio.
Courses
- Environment Modeling
- Lighting & Rendering
- Groom & FUR
- Advanced Particles & Effects
- Vellum CFX
- Production & Advanced Tools
- Fluid Simulation
- ルック デベロップメント (Lops と Unreal)
- Final Project
- Rbd Simulations (DOPS)
Term 4
As the foundational piece of the portfolio production process, this mentor-focused term has you making definitive creative decisions–such as finalizing shots, completing lighting, rendering, and compositing to produce what will become the final cut.
Alongside the advice of your supervisor and mentor, you’ll take lessons focusing on presentation skills, portfolio packaging, career preparation, and job search which will provide invaluable direction on preparing resumés and cover letters, as well as industry practices and ethics.
Courses
- Job Readiness
- Final Portfolio Production
学生は、業界標準のソフトウェア、実践、スキルについて競争力のある理解を身につけて卒業します。スタジオですぐに使えるポートフォリオを手にし、何時間ものキャリア開発を経験すれば、映画、テレビ、ゲーム向けの CG アートの世界に足を踏み入れる準備が整います。
Portal
Your virtual home base. Connect with classmates, and your supervisor, take in live sessions, and explore the student gallery.
Weekly Challenges
Utilize training materials, such as video, software screen capture, exercises, resources, and assignments.
Peer Learning
Take part in live question-and-answer sessions with your classmates and supervisor to share your ideas.
Small Classes
Each class has a max of eight students. This means less theory, less waiting, more collaboration, and more feedback.
24/7 Access
Throughout your program, you’ll get 24/7 access to all recorded live sessions and proprietary training materials.
Leave with Results
At the end of the day, walk away with a final project that you’ll proudly add to your portfolio, resumé, and bedroom wall.