Fundamentals of 3-D Art
Course Stack Details
Key Topics
Courses cover the fundamentals of art, foundations in 3-D computer graphics, and model creation.
What
4 Courses
Available Start Dates
Oct 23, Nov 20, Jan 8 (4 months, 100% online)
Cost to Enroll
Payment plans available
This fast and focused program will teach you how to create 3-D computer graphics in four months. It begins with the artistic principles that will help you become familiar with design terminology, composition, and traditional art skills. Then, you’ll learn how to use industry-standard software to create 2-D and 3-D graphics and virtual models for animation, film, and games.
Who This Is For
Students and artists interested in creating 3-D models for a variety of media, including educational videos, commercials, games, and film.
What You'll Learn
- How to leverage traditional fine-arts principles of shape and silhouette, scale and proportion, and edge quality for creating 3-D models.
- Basic animation skills for 3-D and 2-D computer graphics.
- How to use professional software like Epic Unreal, Substance Painter, and Autodesk Maya.
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Course Prerequisites
What You’ll Need
Basic computer skills
Knowledge of foundational 3-D art concepts
Some traditional art experience, such as sketching, sculpting, or painting
Knowledge of linear perspective, art and design terminology, and composition techniques
A drawing tablet with stylus, such as the Xencelabs Pen Tablet Medium
Headphones
A PC Laptop, with minimum specs of:
- Windows 10 or 11 64bit
- Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7
- RTX 2080 or Quadro RTX 4000 graphics card
- 16GB of RAM
What You’ll Receive
All students will receive temporary licenses for:
- Microsoft 365
- Zoom
- Autodesk Maya (1 year student license available with student number provided by DC3)
- Substance Painter
Included Courses
Our Instructors
All courses at Full Sail DC3 are taught by expert, responsive educators who have years of experience in their subject. They bring a deep knowledge of industry best practices and workflows and share it with you, to support your education and help move you along your learning path.
About Full Sail DC3
Full Sail DC3 is a dynamic, short-form education platform that offers online courses and accredited certifications. With the values and benefits of Full Sail University, DC3 is backed by over 40 years of experience in entertainment media and emerging technology, as well as more than a decade of experience delivering compelling online education.
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