Autodesk Launches Animation Academy 2009 for Secondary Schools
Includes Maya, 3ds Max, Mudbox and MotionBuilder Software Products
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Aug. 12, 2008 -- Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has
launched Animation Academy 2009, the latest version of its visual
communications offering for secondary schools worldwide. The six-part
curriculum introduces students to 3D animation and visual effects
technology while immersing them in core academic subjects such as science,
math, language and arts. For the first time, Animation Academy includes
Autodesk Mudbox digital sculpting software and Autodesk MotionBuilder
character animation software, along with the Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk
Maya modeling, animation and rendering software.
"Autodesk Animation Academy is easy to understand, offers measurable
objectives for student evaluation, and fulfills my school district's
requirements for increased academic integration. My students are
reinforcing their knowledge of core subject areas, while at the same time
learning valuable career skills," said 3D animation instructor Pat
Gombarcik of the Arts & Communications Academy and Southeast Career
Technical Academy in Nevada.
Animation Academy 2009 adheres to numerous academic standards, including
those of the International Technology Education Association and the United
States' STEM standards for science, technology, math and engineering. The
curriculum includes comprehensive project-based lessons on astronomy,
architecture, the digestive system, weather systems, forensics and an
independent study.
For further information on Animation Academy 2009, please visit
www.autodesk.com/animationacademy.
About Autodesk Education
Autodesk is committed to supporting students and educators by providing
access to powerful 2D and 3D design software, innovative programs, and
resources designed to inspire the next generation of professionals to
experience their ideas before they're real. By advancing education in the
key areas of science, technology, engineering, math and visual
communications, Autodesk is helping students develop critical skills for
future academic and career success. Autodesk supports schools and
institutions of higher learning worldwide through substantial discounts,
subscriptions, grant programs, training, curricula development and
community resources. For more information about Autodesk education programs
and software, visit http://www.autodesk.com/education.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the
manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment
markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has
developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping
solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real..
Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize,
simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to
save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional
information about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.
Autodesk, AutoCAD, Maya, MotionBuilder, Mudbox and 3ds Max are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries and/or
affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names,
product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk
reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any
time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical
errors that may appear in this document.
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