Autodesk Maya Installation
Students in the Digital Media Design program will use Autodesk Maya for animation class. As part of Autodesk’s Education Community program, you will create an account with Autodesk and acquire a 1-year license for Maya.
Before You Begin
Autodesk requires students to provide proof of current enrollment to access its software for free. Eligible documents include:
- Official letter from the educational institution
- Registration receipt
- Tuition receipt
- Student ID (photo not required)
- Transcript
This documentation must include:
- Full name (must match the name as shown in school registration)
- Full name of the educational institution
- A date within the current school term
Note: Students have found that their tuition statement can declined, however upon resubmitting the same tuition document approval and licensing is granted.
Autodesk Account Creation
- Go to: Autodesk Education and scroll down the page until you see Maya, then click Select.
- From the subscription plans page under Student choose Select and then Continue when prompted with the verification popup.
- Enter your account information using your college issued email address and follow the instructions from Autodesk to acquire your Autodesk account and license for Maya.
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