Tuesday, June 7, 2011

JOB ALERT: Visual Arts and Design Teaching Position: 2D/3D Animation

Visual Arts and Design Teaching Position: 2D/3D Animation

Earn up to $6000 per 3 credit course at Innovative New Campus!

Creative inspiration and industry demands led Vista PEAK Campus to generate a 2D3D Visual and Design Arts Institute.  Vista PEAK leadership is looking to secure a CTE credentialed Visual Arts & Design teacher to deliver the following courses:


MGD119 Maya 1

Introduces students to Maya, a high-end character animation tool. Emphasis is on building models of various types. Students learn setting up and animating scenes for render in movie format.


MGD122 Sculpting for Digital Media 

Introduces conceptualization of surface coloration, painting and manipulation of 3D digitizer and environments. You will construct sculptures using organic, inorganic, abstract, and realistic subject matter. You will learn to operate a 3D scanner, digitize a sculpture, and bring the electronic file into a computer animation application for manipulation


MGD125 3D Model Gaming

Introduces basic 3D modeling and rendering features of a specific 3D modeling software. Students will understand 3D geometry, model management, creating materials, material editor effects, beginning photo-realistic rendering, project management, basic rendering concepts and archiving projects. Students will understand how to use modeling translators, file formats, and conversion applications to move models from the modeling application for use in a gaming application, gaming engine or gaming environment.

Vista PEAK Campus Philosophy: “education should be real-world and relevant, innovative and connected; where staff and students thrive with choice and responsibility; to cultivate creativity and invention

Vision: To ensure every student who enters the Vista PEAK Campus graduates with a high school diploma, college credits and/or degrees, industry credentials and certifications in order to be successful in postsecondary and workforce experiences.

Location: VISTA PEAK Campus, http://p20.aurorak12.org/ http://www.aps.k12.co.us/schools/pathways/

Position: Visual Arts and Design Pathway elective courses including the use of AutoDesk Maya Software (3 dimensional modeling software/ training available)

Salary: Up to $18,000 depending upon qualifications & willingness to teach all 3 courses

Days/Hours: Flexible/Negotiable

E-mail Arts & Communication Director Garrett Rosa @ gjrosa@aps.k12.co.us to get more information about this amazing position!