A decade of teaching across three continents, building knowledge alongside the people in the room

Introduction to post-production workflows for beginners. Students learn video editing, digital compositing, motion graphics, and visual effects using industry-standard software. Focus on storytelling through editing, color grading, and integrating animated elements into live-action footage.

Advanced techniques in stop motion animation and digital compositing. Students create frame-by-frame animations using physical materials and learn to integrate practical effects with digital post-production workflows.

PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflows for game assets. Students learn to create tileable textures, material definition, and use industry-standard tools like Substance Painter and Designer to produce realistic and stylized surface treatments.

End-to-end asset creation pipeline from concept to engine-ready props. Covers high-poly modeling, retopology, UV mapping, baking, texturing, and optimization for real-time rendering in game engines.

Organic and hard-surface sculpting techniques using ZBrush. Focus on stylized art direction, character props, and environment pieces with emphasis on silhouette, form language, and art style consistency.

Implementation of game AI systems including finite state machines, behavior trees, pathfinding algorithms (A*, NavMesh), and decision-making systems. Students build intelligent NPCs with believable behaviors using Unity and C#.

Rapid prototyping of core game mechanics. Students learn to identify, isolate, and test gameplay systems through iterative design, paper prototyping, and digital implementation with focus on player feedback and game feel.

Low-level operating system concepts including process management, memory allocation, and file systems. Introduction to biometric authentication systems, pattern recognition, and security considerations in identity verification.

Comprehensive introduction to 3D modeling, covering polygonal modeling, NURBS, and subdivision surfaces. Students work with industry-standard software to create both organic and hard-surface models for various applications.

Foundations of animation principles based on the 12 principles of Disney animation. Students learn timing, spacing, anticipation, follow-through, and apply these concepts to both 2D and 3D animation exercises.

Core techniques in keyframe animation, interpolation curves, and motion editing. Focus on body mechanics, weight, and balance through walk cycles, run cycles, and basic action sequences.

Complete animation production pipeline from storyboarding to final render. Students work in teams to produce short animated sequences, learning project management, asset organization, and collaborative workflows.

Advanced character animation including facial animation, lip-sync, acting, and emotional performance. Students analyze reference footage and translate human movement and expression into compelling digital characters.

Visual communication fundamentals including composition, color theory, typography, and layout design. Students develop a critical eye for visual hierarchy and learn to create effective designs for print and digital media.

Introduction to 3D visualization for media applications. Covers modeling, basic materials, lighting setups, and rendering techniques for product visualization, architectural visualization, and motion graphics.

Intensive workshop on creating production-ready facial rigs for games and real-time applications. Covers blend shapes, bone-based deformation, FACS system, and optimization techniques for performance capture integration.

Advanced real-time rendering techniques using Unreal Engine. Students create cinematic sequences using virtual production workflows, real-time ray tracing, and live rendering for broadcast and film applications.

Professional rendering workflows for animation studios. Covers render farm management, AOV passes, compositing integration, color management, and optimization strategies for large-scale production environments.

Complete 3D modeling workflow from concept to game-ready assets. Students learn polygonal modeling, UV unwrapping, and optimization techniques using Maya, 3ds Max, and Blender for game production.

Character and object animation for games. Covers rigging basics, keyframe animation, motion capture cleanup, and animation state machines for integration with game engines like Unity and Unreal.

Concept art and illustration techniques for game development. Students develop skills in character design, environment concepts, prop sheets, and visual development using Photoshop and digital painting techniques.

UI/UX design principles applied to games. Covers HUD design, menu systems, player feedback, accessibility considerations, and implementation of interfaces that enhance gameplay without breaking immersion.

Fundamental programming concepts through game development. Students learn variables, loops, conditionals, and basic algorithms while creating simple games, building a foundation for more advanced game programming.

Principles and practice of game level design. Covers spatial composition, player guidance, pacing, difficulty curves, and environmental storytelling. Students design and prototype levels using industry-standard tools.

Interactive storytelling and narrative design for games. Students explore branching narratives, dialogue systems, world-building, and the unique challenges of telling stories through player agency and emergent gameplay.

Design and implementation of e-commerce platforms. Covers shopping cart systems, payment gateway integration, inventory management, and user experience considerations for online retail environments.

Front-end web development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Students learn responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, accessibility standards, and modern CSS frameworks for creating professional web interfaces.

Modern web development tooling and workflows. Covers version control with Git, build tools, package managers, development environments, and deployment strategies for professional web projects.

Online marketing strategies and tools. Students learn SEO, social media marketing, email campaigns, analytics, and conversion optimization to create effective digital marketing strategies for web-based businesses.

Advanced front-end development with JavaScript frameworks. Covers DOM manipulation, event handling, AJAX, and introduction to modern frameworks for building interactive and dynamic web applications.

Object-oriented programming using C# and .NET framework. Students build desktop applications with Windows Forms, learning software architecture patterns, database connectivity, and professional coding practices.

Relational database design and implementation. Covers entity-relationship modeling, normalization, SQL queries, stored procedures, and database optimization for efficient data storage and retrieval systems.

Strategic digital marketing for information systems. Students analyze market trends, develop campaign strategies, and learn to measure ROI through analytics and data-driven decision making.

Practical interface design projects from conception to implementation. Students work on real-world interface challenges, applying user research, prototyping, and usability testing methodologies.