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In this course we will guide you on how to develop and target your work for the game art industry and the best practices to create a strong portfolio efficiently that will get you noticed by art directors and head recruiters.
This course specifically focuses on landing your first job in the game industry. There are also tips for intermediate artists looking to improve their chances at landing interviews, and provides insight to 2 specific artist roles in the ever increasing competitive gaming industry job market.
This course is aimed at:
* Beginners ideally who already have some 2d/3d work
* Students who have graduated but have not yet been secured their first job
* Career changes with 2D/3D experience in a different creative field
We focus on three main roles:
3D Character Modeler (console/mobile)
3D Animator (console/mobile)
Each section is split into 3 sections
Learning skills
Constructing
Targeting
We'll go through project ideas, how to stay motivated, common mistakes often made to avoid being passed on during the selection process, and best practices when applying for jobs.
Game Art Co Founded by Nick Sweetman is a collective of game artists based in Helsinki, Finland. Finland is considered a super power in the mobile gaming industry. Passionate about teaching we want all our students to succeed on their chosen learning path. We have trained over 20,000 students on Udemy! Our courses are practical and focus on the essential core skills and workflow needed by an industry game artist. Our learning content is designed to be inspiring, effective & efficient. With a combined experience of over twenty years in the games industry. With over 20 published and award winning titles released on console, PC and mobile. Our artists come from companies that include Rovio, Remedy and Supercell. Our courses adapt the Finnish style of educational training which is consistently ranked the best in the world.
Class Creatives has over 20 years of professional industry experience and nearly a decade of accredited university level instruction. Instructors featured from Studios such as Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Television, Google, Nintendo, Naughty Dog, Sony Computer Ent, Insomniac, Sucker Punch, Guerrilla Games, Infinity Ward, and more!.
3D Character Modeling: Introduction
FREE PREVIEW3D Character Modeling: Motivation
FREE PREVIEW3D Character Modeling: Focus
FREE PREVIEW30 Day FREE Trial Autodesk Maya
FREE PREVIEWAnatomy for Sculptors Discount
FREE PREVIEW3D Character Modeling: Portfolio Do's and Don'ts
Course Drip Schedule FAQ
3D Character Modeling: Best Practices
3D Character Modeling: Quality Over Quantity
3D Character Modeling: Time Management
3D Character Modeling: Additional Tips
3D Character Modeling: Taking Criticism and Feedback
3D Character Modeling: 80/20 Rule
Student Feedback
3D Character Modeling: Ideas for Mini-Projects to Improve Skills
3D Character Modeling: Tools and Techniques
3D Character Modeling: Practice Like a Pro
3D Character Modeling: What if I Have No Job Experience
3D Character Modeling: Junior Artist Roles
3D Character Modeling: Interviewing
Understanding the Road Ahead
3D Character Modeling: Internships/Gaining Experience
3D Character Modeling: LinkedIn Profiles
3D Character Modeling: Cover Letters
3D Character Modeling: Job Descriptions
3D Character Modeling: Industry Hotspots
3D Character Modeling: Networking
3D Character Modeling: Research
3D Character Modeling: Final Thoughts and Takeaways
3D Animation: Introduction
FREE PREVIEW3D Animation: Research
FREE PREVIEW3D Animation: What Companies Want
3D Animation: What Software?
3D Animation: Best Practices in Animation
3D Animation: Time Management
3D Animation: Daily Sprints and Setting Goals
3D Animation: Break Up Animation Tasks
3D Animation: Portfolio Walk Cycle Examples
3D Animation: Organizing Tasks
3D Animation: Less is More, Quality Over Quantity
3D Animation: Demonstrating Your Strengths to Studios
3D Animation: Targeting Your Audience
3D Animation: Portfolio Specifics
3D Animation: Portfolio Run, Idle, and Attack Examples
3D Animation: Attack Combo Examples
3D Animation: What If I Have No Job Experience?
3D Animation: Being Proactive in your Job Search
3D Animation: Tests and Application Do's and Don'ts
3D Animation: What Studios Want to See From An Applicant
3D Animation: Resumes
3D Animation: Specific Demo Reel Research
3D Animation: Power of the Network
3D Animation: Applying Research in Job Interviews
3D Animation: Location and Job Fit
3D Animation: Cover Letters and Job Communication
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