PCADE Catalog
Explore our Fall 2024 catalog of tuition-free, scholarship based, art and design classes that you can take as part of the Pre-College Art & Design Experience (PCADE) at Academy of Art University. Browse the different art and design classes we have available and select the courses that you would like to attend for our next term from September 4, 2024—October 15, 2024 (Online) and September 14, 2024—October 12, 2024 (On-campus).
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Available Courses
AE ANM36
3D Creature and Character Modeling
More InfoThis course introduces students to form through digital sculpting. These techniques are used by 3D modelers in the animation, visual effects, video game, and toy industries. Students will explore the ...
AE ANM33
Exploring Animation
More InfoA survey of animation techniques, with each module covering a different area of animation. The presentations and discussions will include visual examples of the topic and will explore the principles o...
AE 29
Introduction to Maya
More InfoWelcome to the world of 3D modeling and animation. We are going to look at the production pipeline that is common to most animation studios. To start a project, a character designer draws the concept,...
AE ANM34
Introduction to Visual Effects
More InfoThis is an introductory course to the visual effects pipeline. You will be walked through the process of creating a short film featuring live action, animation, and other visual effects. We will start...