3D Artist
Learn how to model: environmental objects, the environment itself, and characters. Create a portfolio of 8 projects
12 months
182 lessons
83 hours of video
BeginnerProjects in portfolio
About profession
The profession of a 3D artist is ideal for starting a career in game development. These are artists who develop textures, create objects, environmental elements, and characters. In the learning process, you will understand exactly what you are interested in modeling.
Such specialists are needed in small studios, which junos usually start with, as well as in larger companies in order to free senior artists from simple tasks and shift their attention to new projects.
Market relevance
The global 3D modeling market exceeds $9 billion and is growing by 15% annually. 3D artists are in demand not only in the gaming industry ($190+ billion), but also in cinema, VFX, AR/VR and architectural visualization. According to Hitmarker, the demand for 3D specialists at gamedev has grown by 12% over the past year.
What you'll learn
How the training works
Watch a video lecture → complete a practical assignment
Get feedback and corrections from your mentor → refine your work
Level up your skills → and land your dream job
Who is it for
For beginners in 3D, we teach from scratch to a portfolio and employment
For practicing 3D artists, systematize your knowledge and master the full pipeline
For indie developers, learn how to create all the 3D graphics for your game.
Employment preparation
At the end of the training, you will complete Jun's tasks to practice and understand the real processes within the company. This will help you complete test assignments and interviews.
When you finish your training, we will give you the final feedback and recommendations.
As a gift, you will receive the course "Creativity and money", in which professional artists give advice on how to look for a job and interview.
If you complete the course 100%, we will send your RESUME to the partner studio database and make recommendations.
How quickly training pays off
Average monthly salary for 3D Artist
Your resume after training
Program structure
Follow the path from beginner to professional
Module 1
3 monthsYou will learn more about Blender and additional programs for creating scans and textures. Create the first model of a building with environmental elements based on the concept art of 2D course students.
Module 2
1 monthYou will learn ZBrush, Marmoset Toolbag and go through the full cycle of creating a 3D model of a fantasy plant - from the moodboard to the final render.
Module 3
3 monthsYou will complete 3 projects to develop an object for the game from scratch to the final render. The goal is to master the full pipeline and the main industry programs: Maya, Substance Painter, ZBrush, Marmoset Toolbag.
Module 4
3 monthsYou will learn how to create a fully-ready 3D model of a stylized character for game engines: sculpture, retopology, textures, rig, and dynamic poses.
Module 5. Game Studio Simulator
2 monthsYou will be working in a simulator of a real game studio process. You are given a task for a week, after sending the result, the supervisor sends you edits, you finalize and receive the next task. After completing all 4 tasks, the supervisor sends the final video feedback with recommendations.
Portfolio, employment skills and a certificate
Course instructors
7 courses
Sergey Meshcheryakov
Instructor works
Student works
What students say
Anna Ivanova
Egorenkov Dmitry
Gifts with purchase
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Bonus video lesson
A lesson on the basics of digital painting. Drawing a pear
We'll find the right learning format
for your lifestyle
Answer one question — and we'll show which format suits you best
Would you like to get work reviews from a curator?
A curator is a practicing artist who will review each piece and help you grow faster
Strengthen your resume with an extra specialization
Club video archive — available to all students
Dozens of lectures, masterclasses, movie nights and soft-skills sessions from school instructors. The archive keeps growing.
Access unlocks after any course purchase
Certificate an employer can verify
We have our own database of issued certificates. You can give a link to the employer to make sure that you have actually completed the training.
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Where our graduates work
We're proud of our graduates building careers in the film, gaming and animation industries. Our team will help you take this step — from recommendations to real help with employment.
