Software Approval Request
Submitted Software Approval Request
Submitted By: cjmanfre on 3/11/2025 7:17:44 AM
Requestor Work Location*:
Granger High School
Requestor Title*:
Chris Manfre
Software Name*:
Houdini by Side FX
Software Description*:
3D Animation and Modeling Software
URL for download (Required)*:
https://www.sidefx.com/products/houdini/
Purpose / Use / Notes*:
I teach 3d graphics and animation and would like to include this software. There is increasing demand for it in the marketplace.
Login / Access / License Key Information for Evaluation (Do not enter sensitive password information):
Type of Software*:
PC
Software Licensing*:
Free
Vendor Technical Contact Name:
Side FX
Vendor Technical Contact Phone Number:
Lower Grade Range for Software*:
9th Grade
Upper Grade Range for Software*:
12th Grade
Category*:
CTE
Utah State Core Correlation Standard(s)*:
Create 3D objects using multiple modeling techniques.
Is student data shared with the software vendor?*:
No
Create an icon for student\staff use?*:
Ivanti Workspaces
Submitted Software Review Form
Submitted By: dgarahana on 3/13/2025 11:50:19 AM
Will it work on current OS?*:
Yes
Hardware Requirements?*:
https://www.sidefx.com/Support/system-requirements/
Workstation Firewall Exceptions?*:
No
District Firewall Exceptions?*:
No
ISE Exception*:
No
ISE Notes:
Server Needed?*:
No
Packageable in Ivanti?*:
Yes
Icon URL:
Created Icon for Ivanti Workspaces\Launchpad?*:
Yes
NE Email Address:
Desktop Management Team Approved?*:
Yes
Notes:
Houdini is installed through the Houdini Launcher.
Approved*:
Yes
Additional Notes:
Submitted Educational Software Specialist Form
Submitted By: ebmondragon on 3/19/2025 1:09:08 PM
Content/Simulation
Instructional Content*:
3 - Strength Area
Curriculum Connection*:
3 - Strength Area
Teacher/Learning Approach*:
3 - Strength Area
Age/Grade Level*:
3 - Strength Area
Assessment*:
2 - Shows Promise
Perspective*:
2 - Shows Promise
Flexibility*:
3 - Strength Area
Technology Effectiveness*:
3 - Strength Area
Productivity
Curriculum Connection*:
Not Applicable
Age/Grade Level*:
Not Applicable
Perspective*:
Not Applicable
Technical Aspects*:
Not Applicable
Flexibility*:
Not Applicable
Assessment
Curriculum Connection*:
Not Applicable
Age/Grade Level*:
Not Applicable
Assessment*:
Not Applicable
Perspective*:
Not Applicable
Technical Aspects*:
Not Applicable
Technology Effectiveness
Technology Effectiveness*:
3 - Strength Area
Comments:
a 3D graphics and animation software
Approved*:
Yes
Submitted Final Approval Form
Submitted By: rranthony on 3/19/2025 1:20:33 PM
Approved*:
Yes
Notes:
