3D Graphic Designer Training

Lesson 1 • Core 3D Terminology and Concepts

Defines vertices, edges, faces, meshes, and normals. Provides shared vocabulary used across all 3D software and workflows.

Lesson 2 • Introduction to 3D Software Interfaces

Surveys major 3D application layouts and common UI patterns. Reduces software-switching friction by identifying universal interface logic.

Lesson 3 • Design Principles Applied to 3D

Translates 2D design principles—balance, proportion, rhythm—into 3D contexts. Connects graphic design fundamentals to spatial composition.

Lesson 1 • Subdivision and Smoothing Workflows

Teaches subdivision surface modeling for smooth, high-resolution results. Connects low-poly control cages to final smooth output.

Lesson 2 • Modeling from Reference

Establishes professional practice of modeling against reference images and blueprints. Develops accuracy and proportional judgment.

Lesson 3 • Primitive Objects and Basic Transforms

Starts with built-in primitives and applies move, rotate, scale operations. Forms the entry point for all modeling workflows.

Lesson 4 • Topology and Clean Mesh Practices

Explains edge flow, quad dominance, and avoiding ngons and triangles. Clean topology is essential for animation, texturing, and deformation.

Lesson 1 • Texture Painting and Baking

Covers hand-painting textures and baking high-poly detail to low-poly maps. Baking bridges sculpted detail and real-time performance.

Lesson 2 • Understanding PBR Material Workflow

Introduces physically based rendering principles and map types. PBR is the industry standard for realistic, lighting-consistent materials.

Lesson 3 • UV Unwrapping Techniques

Teaches UV seam placement, unwrapping methods, and layout optimization. Proper UVs are the foundation for accurate texture projection.

Lesson 4 • Specialized Surface Effects

Creates glass, metal, subsurface scattering, and emissive materials. Expands the material toolkit for complex real-world surface types.

Lesson 1 • Shadows, Softness, and Light Quality

Controls shadow hardness, bias, and light size for realistic results. Light quality directly affects perceived realism and material readability.

Lesson 2 • Three-Point Lighting Fundamentals

Applies key, fill, and rim light logic to 3D scenes. This classic setup is the baseline for product, character, and architectural lighting.

Lesson 3 • Mood and Cinematic Lighting Techniques

Uses colour grading, volumetrics, and contrast to establish emotional tone. Cinematic lighting elevates technical work to artistic communication.

Lesson 4 • Camera Setup and Composition Rules

Configures focal length, depth of field, and applies compositional rules. Camera choices shape narrative and direct viewer attention.

Lesson 1 • Output Formats and Delivery Standards

Covers PNG, EXR, TIFF, and video codec choices for different deliverables. Correct format selection ensures quality is preserved through the delivery chain.

Lesson 2 • Post-Processing and Colour Grading

Applies exposure, colour correction, and compositing to raw renders. Post-processing is where technical renders become polished final images.

Lesson 3 • Render Settings and Optimisation

Tunes resolution, samples, bounces, and clamping for quality-speed balance. Optimisation prevents wasted render time without sacrificing output quality.

Lesson 4 • Render Engine Fundamentals

Compares path tracing, rasterisation, and hybrid engines with their trade-offs. Choosing the right engine is the first production decision.

Lesson 1 • Anatomical Form and Proportion

Applies human anatomy knowledge to sculpting heads, torsos, and limbs. Anatomical accuracy is the benchmark for professional character work.

Lesson 2 • Creature and Stylised Character Design

Applies design principles to non-human and stylised character sculpting. Expands creative range beyond realistic human anatomy.

Lesson 3 • Retopology for Production Assets

Converts high-poly sculpts into clean, animation-ready low-poly meshes. Retopology is the bridge between sculpting and production pipelines.

Lesson 4 • Sculpting Workflow and Brush Basics

Introduces sculpting mode, dynamic topology, and core brush types. Establishes the sculpting mindset distinct from polygon modeling.

Lesson 1 • Object and Camera Animation

Animates non-character objects, cameras, and environmental elements. Broadens animation skills beyond characters to full scene motion.

Lesson 2 • Keyframe Animation Principles

Applies the 12 principles of animation using keyframes and the graph editor. Principles transform mechanical movement into expressive, believable motion.

Lesson 3 • Character Walk Cycles and Loops

Constructs seamless walk, run, and idle animation cycles for characters. Looping animations are fundamental deliverables for games and interactive media.

Lesson 4 • Armature and Skeleton Setup

Creates bone hierarchies, joint placement, and naming conventions for rigs. Proper skeleton setup determines the quality of all downstream animation.

Lesson 1 • Client Communication and Project Scoping

Covers brief interpretation, revision management, and deadline negotiation. Professional communication skills determine long-term career sustainability.

Lesson 2 • Building an Online Portfolio Presence

Publishes work on ArtStation, Behance, and personal sites with SEO-aware descriptions. Online visibility is the primary discovery mechanism for 3D artists.

Lesson 3 • Defining Your 3D Design Specialisation

Identifies industry niches—games, film, product viz, arch viz—and aligns skills to market demand. Specialisation focus sharpens portfolio impact.

Lesson 4 • Selecting and Polishing Portfolio Pieces

Applies curation criteria to choose, refine, and present best work. Quality over quantity is the professional standard for 3D portfolios.