Multimedia and Animation

Wouldn’t it be great if your everyday job felt like play? This fantasy could become YOUR reality when you take Mactech’s exciting Distance Education diploma program: Multimedia and Animation. You’ll take your design skills to a higher level and become confident using the same software the pros use such as Photoshop, Flash, ActionScript, Maya and ZBrush.

We’re going to give you the tools so you can compete for jobs in web page development and the lucrative field of video game design. Our aim is to nurture your creativity and imagination through teachings of the most-up-to date software applications known to the industry.

This is not a beginner’s program as it is designed for dedicated, production-oriented individuals, who want to work independently in this exciting and creative field. Does this sound like you? Enroll for our fun program today and start playing!

If your aim is to work in any of these fields,
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Course Content

 

Discovering Computers	90 Hours
Computers are the starting point for office communication and all office personnel. This module explains the essential elements of hardware, software and the Internet in today’s business and society. Learn hands-on skills with checkpoint exercises, and exciting timely activities. This module also deals with many ethical issues and discusses companies on the cutting edge.
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Keys to Success	90 Hours
Get creative and practical skills that promote success. Learn to focus on content, take tests, and communicate ideas. Improve your time management and listening skills. Wrap it up with tips on living a successful life.
Adobe Photoshop	160 Hours
This image-editing program allows manipulation of existing artwork or the creation of new masterpieces that can be integrated into any or all of the applications learned throughout the program.
Adobe Flash	110 Hours
Flash enhances web pages and media presentations by adding exciting 2D animation elements. Create and edit drawings, graphics, text and sound. In the final assignment, students create their own movie.
ActionScript	140 Hours
A visual approach to creating interactivity, this scripting language gives you ultimate control over Flash, Flex, Flash Lite and Flash Media Server. Based on JavaScript and object-oriented programming, you’ll learn the finer points and many powerful features to make this industry-standard application for video and animation work seamlessly.
Autodesk 3ds Max	215 Hours
From primitives, to polygons and primary modeling, this module is all about animating from the simple to the complex! Make characters, machinery, buildings, flying logos, and produce anything your imagination can muster! Model wireframes, create keyframes, dolly cameras, and render still images to high-resolution animations for video or Internet. Learn organic and character modeling, lighting concepts, glows and textures.
Autodesk 3ds Max Modeling	193 Hours
Learn important tips and tricks for game modeling, and game art. Build on various models enhance your modeling skills and pump up your portfolio. Focus on game characters, vehicles and environment modeling, and also offers insights and tips on how to get started in the gaming industry and how to present your work.
Adobe After Effects	178 Hours
Create motion graphics that are used for broadcast television, film, broadband, and other productions with After Effects. The animation and compositing tools allow you to manipulate text, images, audio and video. Use After Effects as a tool for storytelling or creating visually appealing motion graphics that integrate into any medium to enhance a presentation, story, image, or mood.
ZBrush	214 Hours
Use ZBrush to sculpt a heroic male figure, learning each part, and emphasizing concepts that have historically guided artists. Rough out a figure with claytubes and detailing, remesh and color-map your figure, flesh out your figure with fine detailing, and build skills you can also apply to Maya and Photoshop. Learn to repurpose your figure for film, gaming, web or digital output.