Layout Courses The Academy | Technicolor Group

Layout

Duration

8 weeks

Commitment

40 hours / week

About the course

The Layout Course at Technicolor Creative Studios prepares students for a career in
the animation and VFX fields as Layout artists.

Our layout program spans from the basics of layout to advanced techniques. The course features step-by-step and easily comprehensible video tutorials, and regular support from industry professions, for students to learn at ease, employing
applications like Maya and 3D Equalizer.

In just 8 weeks, you will acquire techniques with 3D Equalizer and skillfully apply them
in Maya through this course. It proves to be an excellent starting point for your first
job in production!

Recommended skills

Basic understanding of Maya
Basic knowledge of 3DEqualizer
Basic knowledge of modeling, animation, and camera animation
Understanding object constraints & parenting
Understanding of camera and camera lens functionality

What we offer

Intensive training from our industry-leading artists
You will be encouraged and coached to create a professional showreel of your work which you can take with you after completing the course
Continued access to tutorials after the course
A digital badge and certificate to share on your LinkedIn profile
Ongoing recruitment opportunities and continued contact with the Technicolor Academy

What our students say

“I loved my experience and learned so much more! I was looking to complete my university courses with this one and it was honestly what I was looking for! This will help me greatly, and I am thankful.“

Ariane Lafreniere

“Working with workstations remotely was excellent and exploring all processes as a layout artist from creating to publishing your work was really good.“

Yesid Dominguez

“The experience here has taught me a lot and has to help me further to grow as a 3D Artist.“

Jericson Coniega

“I found it extremely insightful that our instructor had filmmaking experience beyond just layout. Connecting the dots between VFX and live action, it really made me appreciate all the diversely skilled artists it takes to make a movie come to life. I also found it very important that we had the chance to hear about how to make our careers a happy one regardless of the long and difficult hours.“

Grayson Dere

Who can apply

Students currently enrolled in one of our Partnership Program Schools.
Candidates who are ready to cross the bridge from learning to a professional career.

Apply now

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