CADA (Copenhagen Academy of Digital Arts)
MODELING • LOOK DEV • ENVIRONMENT • CHARACTER FX •
ANIMATION & RIGGING ☼ AR/VR ☼ GAME DEV ☼
•• Multiple Houdini Courses | • Single Houdini Course | ☼ Houdini available for Project/Studio Use
The Houdini curriculum at CADA begins with an Introductory course, aiming to familiarize the students to fundamental principles like procedural modeling and simulations, working individually with hands-on challenges to build a strong foundation. As the course progresses, lighting and rendering are explored, allowing the student to create their first finished artwork using Houdini.
Building upon foundational knowledge, the subsequent course focuses on collaborative project work, an essential aspect of any professional production pipeline. In this course, students are organized into groups, tackling a shared project that emphasizes real-world pipeline and workflow strategies. This collaborative environment aims to hone both technical abilities and cultivate the needed soft skills, crucial for team-based success. To further assist the learning experience, an industry guest teacher provides expert guidance and insights, offering a direct link to current professional practices.
To round out Houdini expertise, a specialized short course dedicated to Houdini's grooming tools is offered. This module focuses on equipping students with the fundamental skills to create and simulate creature hair and fur effects, adding another layer of visual fidelity to their digital creations.