This course will introduce students to critical thinking in 3D and the techniques required to produce a creative project using Autodesk Maya. Students will be guided through basic and intermediate levels of working with Maya. Students will learn how to apply their new skills into a unique visual language with which to communicate ideas, concepts and stories. The course will begin with a series of short, pre-scripted projects that utilize many of the features in Maya. Students will learn how to put these features to practical use in creating a 3D model and animation. Prerequisite: Experience with the Windows operating system. (class will be held on Tuesday, July 3)