Some students in the field of engineering design graphics will be learning slightly different software than previously expected next semester.
“If you came in before the changes, you’re not affected, but depending on what semester you are, it’s a different track,” said Reuben Moretz, a senior design major.
Graphic design majors will now have less experience in the Alias Wavefront Maya design program thanks to the switching of the software to a graduate level.
Maya is a complex program that many students want to learn because of its fame in the Hollywood industry.
The program was used to make such films as Titanic, Stuart Little and Toy Story 2.
“It has already been changed,” said Dr. Howard Jones, professor and coordinator of engineering design graphics. “Some students were upset, but we made the determination because Maya is a little more complex and we thought it was more appropriate for grad students.”
“The Maya class was the only class that was really affected . the program is so intense, it really takes a few years,” Moretz said.The software program was previously used for undergraduates, and the 3D character class, among others, will now be using 3D Studio Max software.

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