3D Modeling Course Guide

Build a solid foundation in 3D modeling with this comprehensive beginner course. You'll learn:

• Core 3D modeling concepts and terminology
• Navigation and workspace setup in Blender
• Primitive modeling and object manipulation
• Basic texturing and materials
• Introduction to lighting and rendering

Perfect for absolute beginners with no prior 3D experience.

Focus exclusively on mastering Blender, the powerful open-source 3D creation suite. This course covers:

• Complete Blender UI and workflow mastery
• Modeling tools and techniques
• Materials and textures in Cycles and Eevee
• Basic animation principles
• Rendering and output options

Ideal for those wanting to specialize in this versatile, free software.

Learn to create compelling characters for games and animation. This comprehensive course covers:

• Organic modeling techniques
• Character topology and edge flow
• UV unwrapping for characters
• Rigging fundamentals
• Facial rigging and expressions
• Basic character animation

Prerequisites: Basic 3D modeling knowledge or our Foundations course.

Take your materials and texturing skills to professional levels with this specialized course:

• PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflow
• Substance Painter fundamentals
• Procedural texturing techniques
• Advanced UV mapping strategies
• Material creation for various industries
• Optimization for games and real-time applications

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of 3D modeling and UV mapping.

Master the creation of mechanical objects, vehicles, architecture and props with this specialized course:

• Precision modeling techniques
• Non-destructive modeling workflows
• Boolean operations and modifiers
• Edge flow for hard surface objects
• Kitbashing and modular design
• Technical detailing and greebling

Perfect for those interested in sci-fi design, product visualization, or mechanical assets.

Create immersive digital environments for films, games, and architectural visualization:

• Environment planning and composition
• Advanced lighting techniques
• Procedural landscape generation
• Scene optimization strategies
• Atmospheric effects and mood setting
• Interactive environment design

Prerequisites: Strong foundation in modeling, texturing, and lighting or completion of our intermediate courses.

Bring your 3D models to life with industry-standard animation techniques:

• The 12 principles of animation
• Character performance and body mechanics
• Animation workflows and pipelines
• Advanced rigging concepts
• Facial animation and lip sync
• Animation for games vs. film

Prerequisites: Completed Character Modeling & Rigging course or equivalent experience.

Create a standout professional portfolio with direct industry mentorship:

• Personalized portfolio strategy development
• Production-focused pipeline workflows
• Advanced technical skills focused on your specialty
• Ongoing mentor critiques and feedback
• Industry connection opportunities
• Professional presentation and online presence

Our most intensive program, with limited enrollment and application required.

Master dynamic simulations and visual effects for film and games:

• Fluid and smoke simulation
• Particle systems for various effects
• Cloth and soft body dynamics
• Rigid body physics and destruction
• VFX integration in larger projects
• Optimization techniques for complex simulations

Prerequisites: Strong foundation in 3D modeling and animation.