3D animation software developer NaturalMotion has announced that Australian education institution The Academy of Interactive Entertainment has joined the company's Academic Partner Program, giving students increased access to NaturalMotion's Endorphin software and other tools.
NaturalMotion's Academic Partner Program offers colleges, universities and 3D animation schools subsidized fast-track access to Endorphin and select upcoming 3D technology from NaturalMotion, and the company sais it aims to establish a network of students who are skilled in next-generation animation technologies.
Schools and universities that qualify under the Partner Program receive Endorphin licenses on all school PCs used for relevant courses, along with early access to select upcoming NaturalMotion 3D software. The company also provides technical and supervisory support for academic projects.
Said AIE Melbourne head of school Matt Curtis, "Endorphin is one of the most exciting tools in 3D production today, and the Academy of Interactive Entertainment is genuinely thrilled to be working with NaturalMotion to give our students the opportunity to work with it to strengthen their industry-ready skills. The AIE leads Australian training for the game industry by teaching state-of-the-art technologies that the industry uses, so Endorphin is a natural fit into our professional games development course."
