How Long Does It Take To Learn Autodesk Maya?

Many of our first year students at Escape Studios will never have opened Maya before.  Or, at least, they won't be very familiar with it.  Maya is a big, complex piece of software - the interface can look daunting at first.  But don't be discouraged, with time and practice - you will get there in the end. 

How Long Does It Take To Learn Maya?

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If you're studying at Escape Studios and wondering how long it takes to learn Autodesk Maya, the answer is - it depends on how much time and effort you put in. Maya is a powerful but complex tool, and while you can learn the basics in a few weeks, true mastery takes months—or even years—of practice.

Classroom Teaching - And Online Learning

At Escape Studios, you already have access to world-class teaching, but to truly excel, practice outside of class is essential.  To accelerate your learning, make use of our online tutorials – we have hundreds of free video tutorials in Maya, just for our students. 

Download Your Student Copy

Maya is free for students. You can download your free copy here.  If you are working from home, you will need access to a laptop. To see what kind of laptop we recommend, read this blog post.  You might also need a Wacom Tablet - read this blog post to find out more. 
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No Need to Rush
Learning Maya is about consistent practice and problem-solving. Keep pushing yourself, make use of your tutors, studios assistants, online resources - and take advantage of everything Escape Studios has to offer. Soon, you’ll be producing professional-quality work.

Feedback and Learning Resources

We have many learning resources at Escape Studios. To see more, follow the links below:

• How Feedback Works at Escape Studios
• Online Tutorial Resources at Escape Studios
• Animation Learning Resources at Escape Studios
• Studio Assistants at Escape Studios

1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year at Escape Studios

To see what's in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year at Escape Studios, follow these links:

• First Year at Escape Studios
• Second Year at Escape Studios
• Third Year at Escape Studios.
• Fourth and Final Year, (Integrated MArt)

The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. 

To apply for one of our courses, follow this link.