Adult Classes

Question 1

Software and Hardware Requirements

Answer

We will be using the Educational Version of Autodesk Maya Spec Requirements: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/maya/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-Autodesk-Maya.html

Question 2

Using Zoom for Group Class

Answer

Download ZOOM: https://zoom.us/download After registration you will receive the link to access classes for Zoom

Question 3

About the Teacher

Answer

Lead teacher is Jessica Murray and teacher assistant is Gavin Butler. Jessica has been teaching for 12 years. She teaches Animation, Game Design, Film Making, and Fashion Design, Computer Science, Programming. She has a Masters Degree in Education, Bachelors in Media Arts and Animation, and Associate Degree in Computer Science.

Question 4

When are assignments due?

Answer

Deadlines for your weekly assignments are on Sunday at 11:30 P.M. EST Late points will be deducted if not turned in on time. If you have a habit of turning in assignments late this will affect you requesting a Letter Of Recommendation from us in the future because you have not shown that you can turn assignments in on time.

Question 5

Can I get credit for the course? Are you accredited?

Answer

No we are not accredited. Our courses are for personal development only. We do provide a certificate of completion for each level passed. This is not an educational credential.

Question 6

How much time should I plan to spend on my coursework?

Answer

This will vary person to person because it depends on how you grasps the lessons in Maya, your critical thinking skills, and your current level.

Question 7

Typical schedule for a student?

Answer

Class is 1 hr 45 mins - During this time we will have a class lecture and video lessons for each student - Video lectures with Live-Teacher present so we can address in class any questions you have - Video will be given during class so students can work at his or her own pace. - Teacher will work with each student within the group to assist with questions. Free 45 min Q & A - Held every Sunday - Optional to attend - Go over any questions if you didn't complete the lesson in-class last session - No new material will be given, just Q & A time only On other days - If you didn't finish the in-class assignment then finish at your own convenience during the week. Assignment Due: - Sunday's at 11:30 pm EST - Put in your Dropbox Folder that is shared with the teacher

Question 8

How is work graded?

Answer

Each assignment will be a either a "Pass", "Re-Try", or a "Fail" Pass Above Average (Points: 8 -10) - Above average - Professional entry-level work Pass Average (Points: 5 - 7) - Guidelines have been met, work is average - Excellent student level work Re-Try (Points: 2 - 4) - You only get 3 more day's additional day's on a re-try - Guidelines not met and work is lacking in key concepts - Guidelines are met, work is below average Fail (Points: 0 - 1) - No work submitted - Not sufficient for assignment