This structured 3ds Max certificate course covers the fundamentals of 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. Learners will explore object creation, scene development, rendering settings, and visualization techniques. The curriculum includes best practices for optimizing designs, creating detailed environments, and applying effects. Ideal for professionals and beginners, this course strengthens skills for architecture, gaming, and product visualization, ensuring proficiency in 3ds Max workflows. Upon completion, students will have hands-on experience and a certification to validate their expertise.
Introduction to 3D Modeling & 3ds Max Interface
Navigation, Viewports, and Scene Management
Basic Modeling Techniques (Primitives & Splines)
Materials & Textures Basics
UVW Mapping & Unwrapping
Lighting Fundamentals (Standard & Photometric Lights)
Camera Setup & Composition
Keyframe Animation & Timeline
Modifiers & Deformers
Particle Systems & Basic Effects
Scene Optimization & File Management
Portfolio Development & Final Project
All topics from 6-month course, plus:
Advanced Modeling
Complex Material Creation
Advanced UV Mapping & Texturing Techniques
Dynamic Simulations (Cloth, Fluids, Rigid Bodies)
Advanced Lighting
Character Rigging & Skinning Basics
Advanced Animation
Advanced Particle Systems & Dynamics
Architectural Visualization Workflows
Product Visualization & Commercial Rendering
Game Asset Creation & Optimization
Professional Portfolio Development
Client Project Management & Presentation