3D Graphic Design Course

Lesson 1 • Core Geometry Concepts

Introduces vertices, edges, faces, normals, and mesh topology. Provides the vocabulary needed to build and troubleshoot any 3D model.

Lesson 2 • Understanding 3D Space

Covers X, Y, Z axes, world vs. local space, and units of measurement. Anchors all subsequent modelling and rendering decisions in spatial reasoning.

Lesson 3 • Navigating 3D Software Interfaces

Teaches viewport navigation, hotkeys, and panel layouts common across major DCC tools. Builds muscle memory that accelerates all future work.

Lesson 4 • The 3D Production Pipeline

Maps the full workflow from concept to final render: modelling, rigging, texturing, lighting, and output. Students see how each discipline connects.

Lesson 1 • Organic Mesh Sculpting Prep

Covers retopology concepts and preparing a base mesh for sculpting or subdivision. Bridges polygon modelling to sculpting workflows.

Lesson 2 • Hard-Surface Modelling

Focuses on mechanical objects, panels, and beveled edges for product and environment assets. Introduces support loops and crease techniques.

Lesson 3 • Mesh Cleanup and Optimisation

Identifies and fixes non-manifold geometry, overlapping faces, and unnecessary vertices. Clean meshes prevent downstream errors in rigging and rendering.

Lesson 4 • Box Modelling Workflow

Teaches starting from a primitive and progressively refining shape through subdivision and edge manipulation. Produces structured, predictable topology.

Lesson 1 • Sculpting Software Fundamentals

Introduces the sculpting interface, brush types, and dynamic topology. Establishes the workflow difference between sculpting and polygon modelling.

Lesson 2 • Hard-Surface Sculpting

Demonstrates sculpting mechanical detail, panel lines, and trim elements on hard objects. Expands sculpting skills beyond organic subjects.

Lesson 3 • Primary and Secondary Forms

Teaches building large shapes first, then layering medium and fine detail. Mirrors professional sculpting discipline for believable anatomy and structure.

Lesson 4 • Sculpting Organic Characters

Applies sculpting to human and creature anatomy, covering muscle groups and skin surface. Develops observational skills tied to reference-based sculpting.

Lesson 1 • UV Layout and Packing

Teaches arranging UV islands efficiently within the UV square to maximise texture resolution. Directly impacts final texture quality and memory usage.

Lesson 2 • Unwrapping Methods

Covers planar, cylindrical, cube, and angle-based unwrapping techniques. Students select the right method based on mesh shape and use case.

Lesson 3 • Texel Density Management

Defines texel density and demonstrates how to achieve consistency across multi-asset scenes. Prevents visible resolution mismatches in final renders.

Lesson 4 • UDIM Workflows

Introduces multi-tile UV layouts for high-resolution character and environment assets. Prepares students for VFX and film-quality texture pipelines.

Lesson 1 • Hand-Painted Texture Techniques

Teaches stylised texture painting for games and animation, emphasising light baked into diffuse. Expands students' range beyond photorealistic workflows.

Lesson 2 • Substance-Style Texture Painting

Covers layer-based, mask-driven texture painting using procedural generators and smart materials. Produces non-destructive, editable texture sets.

Lesson 3 • Shader Node Networks

Builds complex material effects using node-based shader editors: subsurface scattering, displacement, and layered materials. Connects textures to render engines.

Lesson 4 • PBR Material Theory

Explains physically based rendering principles: albedo, roughness, metalness, and normal maps. Grounds all texture creation in real-world light interaction.

Lesson 1 • Render Passes and Compositing

Outputs separate diffuse, specular, shadow, and depth passes for post-production control. Enables non-destructive colour grading and effects in compositing.

Lesson 2 • Global Illumination and Shadows

Explains path tracing, irradiance caching, and shadow softness controls. Students balance render quality against computation time.

Lesson 3 • Camera and Render Settings

Configures camera focal length, depth of field, exposure, and render output parameters. Connects photographic principles to 3D camera control.

Lesson 4 • Light Types and Properties

Covers point, spot, area, directional, and HDRI lights with their physical parameters. Establishes the vocabulary for all lighting decisions.

Lesson 1 • Skinning and Weight Painting

Binds mesh to skeleton and refines influence weights for smooth deformation. Directly determines how naturally a character moves.

Lesson 2 • Graph Editor and Polish

Refines animation curves for easing, arcs, and secondary motion using the graph editor. Elevates rough blocking to polished, professional animation.

Lesson 3 • Skeleton and Bone Hierarchy

Covers joint placement, bone naming conventions, and parent-child hierarchy construction. A well-built skeleton is the foundation of every rig.

Lesson 4 • Keyframe Animation Principles

Applies the 12 principles of animation to 3D keyframe workflows. Students create motion with weight, anticipation, and follow-through.

Lesson 1 • Modular Asset Design

Teaches designing tileable, snap-ready modular pieces for efficient environment construction. Reduces asset count while maximising scene variety.

Lesson 2 • Scene Optimisation and LODs

Implements level-of-detail systems, occlusion culling, and draw call reduction for real-time environments. Ensures scenes run efficiently in game engines.

Lesson 3 • Scene Composition and Framing

Applies rule of thirds, leading lines, and depth layering to 3D scene layout. Strong composition transforms a technical scene into compelling artwork.

Lesson 4 • Terrain and Landscape Creation

Covers heightmap-based terrain, sculpted landscapes, and procedural erosion. Establishes large-scale environment foundations for outdoor scenes.