Learn game art essentials starting with 3D modeling and animation exercises using Maya, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine. Practice setting up a professional workflow–a vital skill you’ll use throughout your career. 

Animation Foundations (Stream A)

• How to navigate software used by video game studios

• Animate and build 3D models from scratch

• Create believable motion in your animation

• Retopolgize hi-res objects for clean line flow

3D Modeling Foundations (Stream B)

• How to set up proper workflows in Maya

• Retopolgize objects for clean line flow

• Create 3D assets from film & games

• Texture using Substance Painter

Test your new skills with more complex projects! Practice animating characters interacting with their surroundings. Next, learn how they deal with physical force so you can start animating combat actions commonly used in video game production. Jump into a human anatomy lesson, using it to create a 3D character with clothing plus accessories. Finally, using a concept design, create a realistic 3D environment with buildings, trees, rocks and props.

Intermediate Animation (Stream A)

• How to animate action sequences for games

• Body mechanics for animation

• Create 3D environments from scratch

• Texture, light and render 3D assets

Intermediate 3D Modeling (Stream B)

• How to create 3D characters & environments

• Set up a basic scene for rendering

• Model organic & hard surface assets

• Apply lighting & rendering techniques

Time to build your own playable game! Using industry workflows in Unreal Engine, learn how to set up characters, implement animation, use AI interaction, and populate a game environment. Finish with a fully executable, playable game. By the end of this course you will have a hands-on understanding of the video game pipeline, several portfolio pieces, and a clearer idea of which specialty you wish to pursue along your career path in the industry.

• How to build a video game from start to finish

• Implement game art assets into Unreal Engine

• Add FX, lighting and cinematics

• Package your fully executable game