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Introducing Maya Animation for Teens
"Teens will get their first experience working with Maya", says Nat Hunter, Principal at Sixit and former Disney modeler and animator. Maya is a 3D modeling program by Autodesk and is widely used by film and game companies in the Bay Area. Usually taught to college students, these Maya courses are geared toward the capabilities and levels of middle and high school students. "I hope this class will open opportunities for some kids to enter interesting internships next summer", says Nat Hunter.
For more info on Maya Classes, see our classes page: (click here)
iPhoto Class !
Here are some of the cool things you can do with iPhoto: create a photo album, email photos to friends and family, make Facebook enhancements, and craft a slideshow.
Hey Marin Parents! Enroll your kids today in our computer animation classes.
Created by the folks at MIT, the Scratch program is designed to engage kids artistically and logically as they learn to create animations to show their friends and families. Kids can bring a portable flash drive to class so that they can take home both the Scratch program as well as their amazing masterpieces.
On the first day of Computer Animation, kids learn how to build an animation with their own graphics and sounds in a fun and supportive environment. On the next day, kids build on skills they developed the week before and can take their projects to the next level or start another animation and receive oversight and support.
Each day students will be able to share their projects with others on the MIT website.
To see what we do in class, please go to http://scratch.mit.edu
More MAYA classes to come in the fall - stay tuned!
Marinwood Community Center - San Rafael classes
MAYA - PROFESSIONAL COMPUTER ANIMATION Learn Maya! This is a unique opportunity to learn professional computer modeling for animation. Build your own vehicle, add FX, and animate it in this great introduction class.
Classes are usually taught for college credit, but Nathaniel Hunter, a previously accredited animator for George Lucas's ILM, Disney and Tippett Studio, has offered to teach this class for Oakgrounds Inc. This class gives you the skills to build your resume for a future career at a local Marin film or game company. This is a fun class for future animators!
Mac Basics . . . Great Class!
Mac Basics can be mind boggling, but once you have an expert help you, it will be a breeze! In this class you will be introduced to an Apple iMac (provided for the class). Learn where things are on a Mac, discover applications on iTunes & iChat, and learn to use the DVD player. You will also learn how to set up network sharing with other computers and manage your schedule with iCal. You may want to learn how to do tasks that you did on a PC on a Mac? We can help! We will also cover how to use the software that comes with a Mac. Whether you want to learn how to get around and access everything on a Mac, connect your iPod, iPhone or iPad, we will cover many topics and answer any questions. This class with be taught by Mac Business Consulting by Oakgrounds inc. http://www.oakgrounds.com.