The 320 resources page is similiar but may contain additional useful information.
The Aqsis renderer, compliant with the RenderMan standard defined by Pixar, downloadable (possibly more recent version at www.aqsis.com) in Linux, Mac, and Windoze flavors.
HDRShop and the related LightGen plugin are also downloadable from this site. (Check for current versions, instructions, and related information at www.debevec.org and www.hdrshop.com.)
Two teapot .RIB files. Teapot #1 and Teapot #2. (You may have to actually open these in WordPad or a similiar program in Windows and save them again. It's a strange bug that seems to sometimes prevent proper rendering under Windows.) Notice the differences in construction! Which is most like the famous original Martin Newell, University of Utah teapot? Read over the history at http://sjbaker.org/teapot.
You may find this Beginner's Guide useful as we introduce various material. It could help you get up to speed in Maya.
Here is a good tutorial by Alias on using envSky in Maya to create skies. There is also a .zip file with example material.
Instructions for accessing the remote file server for classwork and submitting assignments.
Remember all of the DVDs and books in Randall Library!