Course overview
You learn through online video tutorials and live demonstrations. Online tutorials are available prior to the sessions.
This course is delivered online. Please check the entry requirements tab before making your application to ensure you meet the entry criteria and have all the minimum equipment necessary to take part.
Summer university
Start date: Starts Monday 3 July, Mondays & Wednesdays for four weeks, 6.00pm-9.00pm
Applications open early April. To receive a notification when applications open, please register your details
You can study up to 30 credits at Summer University and you can select up to three modules on the same application form. If you would like to add a module later, or change one of your choices, then please email summer.university@tees.ac.uk.
Age restriction
Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. All applicants under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment must provide a completed parental consent form and those under 16 years of age are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You can download the
parental consent form and send to
summer.university@tees.ac.uk after you submit your application.
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Where you study
This course is delivered online.
Course details
What you study
- Introduction to Maya
- 3D modelling
- lights and shaders
- UVs and textures
- animation principles
- Nuke compositing
- consolidation and review.
How you are assessed
You submit a portfolio of videos to demonstrate your understanding of techniques covered in the classes.
The assessment is provided at the start of the course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Minimum software requirements
- Autodesk Maya (available free for students)
- Nuke (non-commercial available free)
- Adobe Photoshop or Gimp (open source)
Check the hardware requirements outlined on the Autodesk Maya website to ensure you can run the software.
As this is an online course you need access to a computer and be comfortable learning through an online platform. A strong and stable internet connection is required, and a webcam and microphone to participate in any interactive elements of the course.
International applicants must have an IELTS overall score of 5.5 or higher.
Age restriction
Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. All applicants under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment must provide a completed parental consent form and those under 16 years of age are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You can download the
parental consent form and send to
summer.university@tees.ac.uk after you submit your application.