3D Design Courses

This 3DS Max course provides comprehensive training on 3D modeling, animation, and rendering. Learn to navigate the interface, manage projects, and work with transforms and modifiers to build 3D models from 2D shapes. Discover how to use materials, texturing, lighting, and rendering techniques, as well as animation basics and camera setup. This course equips you with the skills needed to create professional-quality 3D models and visualizations for architecture, design, and animation projects. This 3DS Max training course gets you started in 3D design using techniques for modeling, materials, lighting, animating and rendering in 3D.

This Cinema 4D course teaches 3D animation and design, teaching the skills needed for creating professional-quality 3D projects. Learn to manipulate objects and cameras in 3D space, set up dynamic lighting, apply textures and materials, and animate scenes for compelling visuals. The course also covers the seamless integration between Cinema 4D and After Effects, allowing for enhanced workflows in motion graphics. Ideal for motion designers, animators, and creative professionals, the course provides a hands-on approach to learning 3D modeling, lighting, and animation techniques.

This Maya class teaches the foundational skills for working with this powerful 3D, animation, modeling, and rendering application. Master the Maya workspace, interface and essential tools. Learn to use Maya to model realistic hard surface models for both feature and real time application. Find out how to prepare props and models for animation by rigging, and learn to animate using cameras, logos, props, and character rigs. Learn to use Maya to create and assign realistic materials, light, and render using the included render engines. Attend this comprehensive Maya course online with a live instructor, or in our classrooms.

This advanced Maya class is for those who need to use Maya to its fullest capacity creating 3D designs. In this advanced Maya course participants learn expert techniques, strategies, and workflows for improving their work and efficiency. This Maya course covers advanced hard surface modeling, technical modeling, organic modeling, and set modeling. Learn advanced indoor and outdoor lighting rigs using light utilities and shaders along with advanced texture networks. Also learn animation workflows for creating more realistic animations. Also covered in this advanced Maya class are rendering pipelines, render layers, and batch rendering as well as integration with Photoshop and After Effects.

The introductory SketchUp class helps you create and share 3D designs and architectural projects. Discover how to work with light, color, space, and form and master the use of SketchUp in this two-day course. This Sketchup training class is a useful starting point for those in a variety of design fields including interior design, landscape design, architecture, retail planning and any field needing to visualize designs. This Sketchup class is useful for those working with Sketchup Pro or Sketchup Make apps.

Advanced SketchUp training to help you create design and architectural projects more quickly and efficiently. Discover how to work with light, color, space, and form to create more realistic 3D designs that represent your vision as you gain expertise with SketchUp. This professional SketchUp course equips you with advanced modeling skills to create precise, efficient, and visually compelling 3D designs. Key topics include mastering the stickiness of geometry, isolating elements with groups and components, and understanding their behavior and differences. Participants will delve into component nesting, scaling, and browser functionalities, as well as learn to integrate pre-built models from Google 3D Warehouse. The course covers site modeling with Google Earth, photomatching for realistic designs, and texture tweaking for detail refinement. Additionally, participants will explore advanced tools like Follow-me and Styles to enhance creativity and flexibility. The course includes hands-on training using Layout tools to create professional 3d layouts and presentations.

This comprehensive SketchUp training class equips students with the skills needed to create precise and professional 3D models. Learn to work within SketchUp's dynamic environment, starting with 2D shapes as the foundation for intricate 3D forms. Learn essential tools like Push/Pull, understand the stickiness of geometry, and use groups and components to isolate, organize, and manage model elements effectively. Learn techniques to accelerate modeling workflows, improve accuracy, and generate repeating patterns through arrays and mirrored designs. By the end of the course, you will confidently create step-by-step models, combine elements into cohesive designs, and apply materials for visual impact.
This Sketchup training course introduces advanced features such as importing and customizing models from the Google 3D Warehouse, photomatching for realistic textures, and integrating site data from Google Earth. Discover how to tailor presentations using SketchUp’s Styles and Layout tools, ensuring their designs are polished and professional. With hands-on projects using SketchUp Pro, learn complex modeling techniques, explore creative design iterations, and develop industry-standard models suited for architecture, product design, and urban planning projects. This live Sketchup class is ideal for all who are seeking to enhance their design workflows and bring their creative visions to life with Sketchup