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Build Your First 3D Character in Four Weeks

An introduction to Character / 3D Sculpting using Z-Brush and Maya

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Duration
4 weeks
Course available in
Brighton

Overview

Overview

Build Your First Character in 3D is an intensive, hands-on course that teaches the fundamentals of character sculpting and modelling using Z-Brush and Maya. From initial concept to final render, this course will guide you through the creative and technical processes of 3D character creation. No previous experience is necessary—this course is beginner-friendly.

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Why Take the Course?

Why Take the Course?

Build Your First Character in 3D allows you to explore the fascinating world of digital sculpting and character design. You’ll learn how to create detailed, expressive characters while using industry-standard tools like Z-Brush and Maya.

This course will help you:

  • Develop sculpting skills using Z-Brush
  • Model and refine character forms in Maya
  • Understand anatomy for character design
  • Texture and render characters for presentation
  • Build a portfolio-ready 3D character

What you will study

What you will study

The following list is an overview of the topics and themes covered in Build Your First 3D Character in Four Weeks.

Learn the basics of digital sculpting in Z-Brush, focusing on shaping forms, adding detail, and creating expressive characters.

Explore the fundamentals of anatomy as they apply to character design, including proportion, pose, and muscle structure.

Learn to retopologize and refine your character models in Maya, preparing them for texturing, rigging, or animation.

Gain an understanding of texturing workflows and learn how to render your character models for professional-quality presentation.

Develop your own character concepts and bring them to life in 3D, exploring the narrative and visual storytelling elements behind great character design.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 at the start of the course.

This course is open enrolment and there are no entry requirements.

In order to get the most out of the course, you should be able to both speak and write in English to a reasonable standard.

Please be aware that we have a limited number of places available for each course intake and operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Duration: Four Weeks Full-Time (Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm).
  • Location: Brighton

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