Focusing on fast vector techniques in Photoshop you will create a unique looking style for a 2d platform running game.
Skills you must have already: Basic drawing ability, experience with Photoshop and simple understanding of Unity

The vector techniques covered are simple and effective to give maximum impact in a short amount of time. Using Photoshop smart objects is a key concept of the course a technique commonly used by professional game artists.

Split into two sections first you get familiar with the vector tools and thumbnail process. Then we jump into a mini project called the Golden Antelope inspired by Indonesian folklore. You’ll see the whole process take shape from thumbnails to finished image.

In this course to make efficient use of time we focus on the core tools that are more useful for a beginner
to utilise. Making learning less daunting and faster so you can practice the essential techniques right away.

Starting with creating and modifying basic primitive shapes, you will then cover in more detail:

Customising The UI: Setting up the user interface and applying materials to 3d objects
Slate Material Editor: Applying colours to your 3D models
Edit Poly Modifier: How to extrude, bevel, cut, connect, chamfer, bridge, inset and weld your models
FFD modifier: Bend, Twist and deform 3D shapes 
Splines: Create more curved geometry and lathe a vase shape

Practice exercises are included to keep you challenged and inspired and your can show work in progress,
finished work and ask questions for professional feedback.  

Part: 2 Modelling A Diorama: Cottage In The Woods

For this section we have picked a wooden house in the woods a perfect place to put your new modelling 
skills to the test. Here you can follow the tutorial or adapt it and create your own cartoon scene.

This course is perfect for game art beginners or those wanting to learn the foundations of 3d modelling 
in a fun and effective way with professional guidance! Being familiar with the basic Viewports and navigation
is needed before starting the course. (these videos are all contained within 3ds max)

Please Note: We do not go through UVW unwrapping in 3Ds max and texturing in Photoshop
during this course.

We cover how to construct your portfolio and target it for the games industry. We will give you an insights of what hiring art directors will want to see from applicants portfolios. We will cover multiple artist roles in a three step guide:

1. Learning the Skills
2. Constructing your Portfolio
3. Targeting Companies.

Jobs covered are:
3D Animator
3D Character Modeller
2D/3D Generalist Artist (Mobile)

This course is a collaboration with Class Creatives who have worked at companies such as Naughty Dog, Sucker Punch and Disney.

If you have never animated in 2D before but always wanted to try or just want to polish your skills, this course is a great way to learn the foundational principles in a fast and fun way. If you ever wondered how or why an animation goes from passable to professional to perfect then this is the course for you. Understanding these basics will give you the skills to make fun and eye catching animation using nothing more than a single line.

This course is designed so you take one step at a time starting with spacing and easing then later moving on to the principles of drag and overlap. The final task will be hand drawing the legs of a walk cycle. The software used is Flash (now called Animate CC) but you can adapt these principles to any 2D animation software. The advantage with this animation workout is that it does not require drawing skills, if you can draw a line you can start animating straight away!