What you learn: This class is designed to teach you the basics of working in the AutoDesk 3DS MAX environment. But don't let the word basic fool you! AutoDesk 3DS MAX is a powerful, intuitive and feature - rich design visualization application. We will cover the user interface; navigating between and working with multiple views, modes creation from the ground up, textures and materials, lighting cameras, and basic walkthrough animation.

Prerequisite: Fundamental working knowledge of the Windows environment. AutoCAD and/or Revit knowledge is a plus but is not required. You also need to have a desire to take your designs further - letting AutoDesk 3DS MAX help you present your designs.

Course Description: The materials for the course will be a real world project. We will begin with learning to navigate the user interface, manipulate views, and find our way through the many menu items and tool panels. As the course progresses, we will dive into modeling, using many of AutoDesk 3DS MAX's powerful parametric object creation tools. As we model, we will learn how to modify and change parameters as we go. After model completion, we will move into lighting, an essential part of any design visualization. Cameras will then be added and basic walk-through animations created. Learn some time saving, powerful rendering techniques that will help give your designs that WOW factor.

Grading: Class participants will receive a grade for their contributions to the class. There will be quizzes and tests to ensure that class participants fully understand the topics being presented.

Open labs: Open labs are available for use in completing homework assignments and for additional "practice time" by the class participants. There is an additional cost for using open labs. Please contact us to receive that information.