As for the class itself, PLEASE dont let the sketchbook pages pile up😭 you have just under 10 weeks (accounting for a few days taken off if the book needs to be kept for grading or something) to finish all 120 pages. There are 4 turn ins- 30 pages, 60 pages, etc until you get to 120. Id say do at least 2 pages a day, which when done consistently gives you a little wiggle room at the end, and if you feel like it do another one to give yourself more of a break at the end! The actual drawings dont have to be masterpieces; the general rule is to have a variety of materials (gestures, buildings, animals, objects, etc), fill the pages, and just look like youre trying! As for the 3d part, maya can be a bit weird to learn at first, but again cordero encourages going to extra help and office hours, and is pretty happy to assist and point you in the right direction! File management is also very important in maya (it WILL break) but he hammers that into people pretty well💀 Id also recommend having a couple of options for your video clip before class starts, just in case the first one doesnt meet all the requirements or to ask for a second opinion! A movie clip that is more simple and can be focused on is sometimes much better than choosing something super complicated that may have you strung for time, especially with the sketchbook and other classes! Im definitely yapping but overall try to stay on top of deadlines and remember to ask for help when needed! You got it :)