3D Video Game Creation I - Level Design with Maya

Design game levels like a pro in this Maya class

Skill Level	When & How Long	Software/Hardware Used	Certification/Credit Offered
Introductory-Intermediate	Summer 2008 5 Day Course M-F  9am - 5pm	Maya, Photoshop, Unreal 3 Game Engine	DMA - Game Design Certification Stanford Continuing Studies Credit

Course Description

In this intense 3D video game creation experience, you’ll learn the level design and creation process from concept to a playable game. You’ll use Maya, the same software used to make many of the 3D images in Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox and PC games. Following industry-style production processes, the class will enable you to create whole game levels and a professional-quality product. You’ll use the same tools and technology-including 3ds Max, Photoshop and Unreal Game Engine-used to make blockbuster games like Gears of War and Halo 3.

After planning the level and creating the basic form inside the level editor, you’ll learn about 3D modeling and texture mapping to load in your own buildings, environmental items and any other model you can think up. On the last day of class, you and other students will share your level maps, and spend a game day play-testing and critiquing your designs.

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Who Should Attend

Teens and youth interested in video game design and game creation using Maya are encouraged to register.

Certification & Credit Offered

This course is part of a DMA Certification in Game Design and also qualifies for Stanford University Continuing Studies credit. Learn more

Prerequisites

Basic experience using a Macintosh or Windows-based PC.

Related and Recommended Courses

In addition to being offered as a stand-alone class, this course can also be taken as part of a DMA multi-week series. Below are some suggested multi-week series.

Tracks for Teen 3D & Video Game Creation

Track	Week 1	Week 2	Week 3	Week 4
Tracks for Teen 3D & Video Game Creation
3d Game Design with Maya® Certification program	3D Game Creation I with Maya	3D Game Creation II with Maya	Advanced Video Game Production I with 3ds max, Maya and Zbrush	Advanced Video Game Production II with 3ds max & Maya and Zbrush
3d Game Design with 3ds Max® Certification program	3D Game Creation I with 3ds Max	3D Game Creation II with 3ds Max	Advanced Video Game Production I with 3ds max, Maya and Zbrush	Advanced Video Game Production II with 3ds max & Maya and Zbrush
Game Modding	Game Modding	3D Game Creation I with 3ds Max	3D Game Creation II with 3ds Max
Game Programming	Game Programming - Beg	Game Programming - Advanced	Hands-on Robotics for Teens
Mix & Match	3D Game Creation I with 3ds Max	Hands-On Digital Editing and FX for Teens	Game Programming - Beg

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