Autodesk Certified User : 3ds Max Objective Domain
The Autodesk Certified User (ACU) 3ds Max exam demonstrates competency in 3D modeling and animation. The exam covers the basic use of the 3ds Max software as well as basic computer modeling and animation practices. An individual earning this certification has approximately 150 hours of instruction and hands-on experience with the product, has proven competency at an industry entry-level, and is ready to enter into the job market.
Autodesk Certified Professional: 3ds Max
ACP ANIMATION
Create a path animation and evaluate an object along the path.
Identify Controller types.
Identify playback settings.
Locate the value of keys in the Time Slider.
Use a Dope Sheet.
ACP CAMERAS
Differentiate camera types
Edit FOV (Field of View)
Data Management / Interoperability
Differentiate common file types and usages
Use the import feature to import model data
ACP EFFECTS
Identify Space Warp types
Use atmosphere effects
Use particle systems
ACP LIGHTING
Compare Attenuation and Decay
Identify parameters for modifying shadows
Add a volumetric effect
ACP MATERIALS / SHADING
Identify standard materials
Use the Slate Material Editor.
ACP RIGGING
Use Character Studio for Rigging
Create simple Bipeds
Use the Skin modifier
ACP MODELING
Differentiate reference coordinate systems
Differentiate workflow
Identify Clone types
Differentiate standard versus extended primitives
Identify and use line tool creation methods
Identify Vertex types
Use object creation and modification workflows
Use polygon modeling tools
Use ProBoolean
ACP RENDERING
Differentiate Renderers
Identify rendering parameters
ACP UI / OBJECT MANAGEMENT
Describe and use object transformations
Identify Selection Regions and methods
Use Viewports
Set up and use Scenes