About The Course

Intro to 3D modeling is an introductory course designed to be a gateway into to the world of 3D art. You do not need any former 3D experience to get started, only a passion and interest in 3D art in film, television and video games. This course will teach you about the 3D art industry, the foundations of 3D modeling and getting you started right away in 3D.

Course Overview

Your absolute best start to learning 3D Art.

  • Learn about the 3D Art Industry

    You will learn basic knowledge and understanding about this field. Is this the right industry for you? Do you have what it takes to make it in this competitive field? Do you know about all the other professions that use 3D art?

  • The Basics of 3D Art

    In this course, you will learn the very simple basics of 3D Art. By the end of this course you will have a clear understanding of the building blocks that make up a 3D model and some simple terminology.

  • Introduction to 3DS Max User Interface

    You will be introduced to 3DS Max in this course. You will learn how to navigate the viewport and learn some basic functions. By the end of the course you will build your first 3D Scene.

Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Introduction To Basic 3D Modeling

    • What is 3D Modeling?

    • Careers in Games

    • Basics of 3D design

    • Breakdown of a 3D Model

    • High Poly vs. Low Poly
  2. 2

    • Tour of the 3DS Max Interface

    • Setting Up 3DS Max

    • Units Set-up in 3DS Max
  3. 3

    • Viewport Navigation

    • Viewport Hotkeys

    • Viewport Customization
  4. 4

    • Creating a Cube

    • Creating Other Primitives

    • Shading Modes

    • Manipulating Objects

    • Cloning and Saving Scenes
  5. 5

    • Let's build a snowman!

    • Assignment 1: Build a Snowman

Requirements

  • Students should have a good foundation of the principles of design and art. Students should have taken some art classes in the past.

  • SKILLS LEVEL: Beginner

  • Students should have access to 3D Studio Max student version or a paid subscription.

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