Program Overview
Build production-ready 3D skills used in film, advertising, and digital content. You will work through real briefs — modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, and rendering — with mentor feedback at every stage.
Over 15 months, you progress from fundamentals to a polished demo reel — learning the same pipeline studios use from pre-production through final delivery.
Program Highlights
- Full production pipeline training — not isolated tool tutorials
- Weekly mentor reviews modeled on studio dailies and shot feedback
- Character animation reel project for hiring-ready portfolio
- Small batch sizes for personalized critique on every assignment
- Industry software from day one — Maya, Blender, Substance, Arnold
- Placement guidance and demo reel review before you graduate
Who This Program Is For
Ideal for students, career switchers, and creative professionals who want to become 3D animators or generalists. No prior experience required — we start with fundamentals and build toward studio-level work. If you love storytelling, motion, and bringing characters to life, this program is built for you.
What You Will Learn
01Modeling & TopologyHard-surface and organic assets with clean edge flow for animation pipelines.
02Texturing & Look DevPBR materials, UV workflows, and surface detail for cinematic quality.
03Character AnimationBody mechanics, acting, timing, and lip-sync for reels that get noticed.
04Lighting & RenderingStudio lighting setups, AOVs, and render optimization for final delivery.
05Rigging & PipelineCharacter rigs, constraints, and export workflows for animation-ready assets.
06Demo Reel & PortfolioCurate, edit, and present your best work for studios and recruiters.
Software & Tools
PhotoshopMayaBlenderZBrushMarvelous DesignerMariSubstance PainterNukeHoudiniUnreal EngineUnityPremiere ProAfter Effects
What You Will Build
By graduation, you will have completed multiple portfolio pieces including a hero character model, textured environment, rigged character with animation shots, and a final lighting/render pass — all assembled into a professional demo reel.
Career Outcomes
- Modelling Artist
- Texturing Artist
- Animation Artist
- Lighting Artist
- Compositing Artist
- Generalist Digital Artist