Ultimate 3D Artist - A 10-Week Live Training Program
Learn 3D modeling with a motivated group, get hands-on feedback from experts, and go from curious to confident in 10 weeks, with this live intensive training program.
What you'll learn
Dive into Blender Essentials: From basic object manipulation to complex modeling, gain confidence in the industry's favorite 3D software.
Craft an Artistic Vision: Master the principles of art direction to create cohesive, eye-catching visuals that elevate your game projects.
Shape Your Skills: Dive into advanced tools like the knife tool and modifiers (decimate, bevel) to bring your designs to life.
Light Up Your Scenes: Discover the power of HDRIs and create professional lighting setups to enhance your 3D environments.
Master Low Poly Basics: Learn foundational modeling techniques like extrusions, insets, and mirroring to create stunning 3D assets.
Gather and Use References Like a Pro: Learn the best practices for finding inspiration and organizing your creative workflow.
Feedback for Growth: Work with teaching assistants and peers to refine your projects and push your skills further.
Get Hands-On Experience: Build detailed dioramas like winter landscapes, bridges, and more through practical assignments.
Collaborate Like a Pro: Develop communication and teamwork skills essential for working with game developers and teams.
Art Tailored for Indie Games: Learn to design assets that align with the unique styles, budgets, and challenges of indie game development.
What's Included In The Program?
10 Weeks of Live, Guided Training With Expert Grant Abbitt
Join live calls with industry expert Grant Abbitt and our art staff for motivation, personalised feedback, and guidance as you develop your skills.
Grant has hand-crafted 10 weeks of day-by-day instructions, and challenges for you to complete after you learn. But in-between learning, you'll hop on a live call with Grant and the group, where he'll answer your questions, give you feedback on your projects, and guide you toward becoming a better artist.
Learn Blender With Simplified Daily Tasks, Art Challenges, and More
Master Blender step-by-step with a fun and approachable system. Tackle simplified daily tasks that make learning easy, complete exciting art challenges to unleash your creativity, and build confidence as you progress. It’s a hands-on, engaging way to grow your skills and see results fast!
Quick learner? We've got plenty of extra content to keep you busy. Want to take it slow? No problem, take what you're interested in, at your own pace. Learning doesn't start or stop with the program, so we've included lots of extra content for you become the Ultimate 3D artist.
1 Year of Ongoing Hands-on Support
This support takes place via our Ultimate 3D Artist Discord server, where we have staff, teaching assistants, and many helpful community members ready to help you with your technical questions, feedback on projects, and motivation for when you get stuck.
More feedback means becoming a better artist and improving your skill over time, and our team is here to help you do that. Enjoy hands-on, text-based guidance, critiques, and advice from our professional team, ensuring you stay on track even after the program ends.
Lifetime Private Community Access
The best way to learn something is to immerse yourself in it and surround yourself with people that want the same thing. Become part of our invite-only Ultimate 3D Artist Discord Server (not our GameDev.tv community server), where you can network, collaborate, and share with a thriving community of 3D artists and developers.
This is a newly created Discord server, exclusively for Ultimate 3D artists. Surround yourself with the best, and learn from people taking it seriously with you.
Create a Piece of Ultimate 3D Art, or A Portfolio
At the end of the program you'll be tasked with creating your own unique piece of artwork, or a portfolio piece for employers to see - your choice. This piece represents everything you've learned, and you'll present it to the group.
Make what you love, and work on what you want. Walk away with a piece of 3D art that you're proud of, or a job-ready portfolio that showcases your skills to employers. Either way, you'll get a detailed review by seasoned professionals in their craft.
100% Money-Back Guarantee
Not satisfied? Get a full refund, anytime during the first 30 days of the program. We want you to get the most out of it, so if you're not feeling it, let us know and you get 100% of your money back.
Seriously, no risk, no catch, and no reason not to join.
BONUS: 50+ Hours of Our Best Blender Course Content
With the 6 included bonus courses, you'll learn everything from the foundations of 3D modeling and animation in the Complete Blender Creator course to mastering specific techniques like sculpting brushes and creating stunning low-poly people, landscapes, and isometric scenes. This program will reference these courses throughout the 10 weeks, but doing them in their entirety is up to you! You take as much or as little of them as you want.
The courses included are: The Complete Blender Creator 3, Blender Character Creator, Blender Isometric Scenes, Blender Low Poly Characters, Blender Environment Artist and the Complete Drawing Course.
100% Money-Back Guarantee
Not satisfied? Get a full refund, anytime during the first 30 days of the program.Lifetime Access
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Never get stuck with our teaching assistants on call.About the program
Get ready to take your 3D art skill to the next level on March 8th!
The Ultimate 3D Artist 10-Week Training Program is your fast-track to mastering Blender and breaking into the world of 3D artistry. Designed for beginners and aspiring professionals alike, this intensive 10-week program gives you everything you need to create stunning art, build a job-ready portfolio, and kickstart your career as a game artist.
What’s Included?
- 10 Weeks of Live, Guided Training: Join live calls with industry expert Grant Abbitt and our art staff for motivation, personalised feedback, and guidance as you develop your skills. Our kick-off call is March 8th at 4pm EST.
- 1 Year of Ongoing Support: Enjoy hands-on, text-based guidance, critiques, and advice from our professional team, ensuring you stay on track even after the program ends.
- Lifetime Discord Access: Become part of our invite-only Ultimate Game Dev Discord Server, where you can network, collaborate, and share with a thriving community of 3D artists and developers.
- Comprehensive Learning Content: Access 50+ hours of high-quality content and expert-led lectures, designed to make Blender your creative superpower.
- Project-Specific Challenges: Put your skills to the test with exciting challenges, followed by professional reviews to help you improve and grow.
- Portfolio Crafting and Reviews: Walk away with a job-ready portfolio that showcases your skills to employers, complete with a detailed review by seasoned professionals.
Dates for live calls: (note time changes due to daylight saving shifts):
Kickoff Call: Sunday 8th March - 4pm EST / 1pm PDT / 8pm GMT
Week 1 Check-In: Sunday 15th March - 4pm EDT / 1pm PDT / 8pm GMT
Week 2 Check-In: Sunday 22nd March - 4pm EDT / 1pm PDT / 8pm GMT
Week 3 Check-In: Sunday 29th March - 3pm EDT / 12pm PDT / 8pm BST
All remaining calls will follow:
- 3pm EDT / 12pm PDT / 8pm BST
Why Choose This Program?
- Perfect for beginners or intermediate artists—no prior experience required, but every little bit helps!
- Learn from the best with live coaching and feedback.
- Build a real, professional portfolio with expert guidance.
- Join a vibrant community and keep improving with lifetime access.
- Click above to enroll now and take your first step into the world of professional 3D art.
Dreaming of becoming a 3D artist, but unsure where to start?
Do you wish you could create jaw-dropping characters, environments, and props that stand out? Want to go beyond tutorials and develop a workflow like the pros? Wanting to make your next hit indie game stand out with style and polish?</p><p>In the Ultimate 3D Artist 10-Week Program, we’ll guide you step-by-step through mastering Blender, honing your artistic skills, and building a portfolio you’ll be proud of. From creating stunning low-poly designs to sculpting intricate characters, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to bring your creative visions to life. Unlock your potential, level up your artistry, and take the first step toward a future in 3D art!
- Week00
Pre-Program
- Focus: Join discord and say hello
- Daily tasks: Watch welcome video, do Complete Blender Creator course as much as possible, join the discord and say hello
- Week01
Finding Your Level [March 8th - 14th]
- Focus: Join our kick-off call on March 8th, 2026
- Daily tasks: Joined at the last minute? Do the Complete Blender Creator course as much as possible. Everybody does the easy challenge.
- Week02
Basic Modelling (Low Poly Scene) [March 15th - 21st]
- Focus: Build foundational skills in low-poly modelling.
- Daily tasks: Practice extrusions, insets, and mirror modifiers while creating simple objects like basic shapes and dioramas.
- Week03
Low Poly Character Modelling [March 22nd - 28th]
- Focus: Design and model low-poly characters.
- Daily tasks: Create detailed characters with a focus on proportions, simple texturing, and basic rig-ready designs.
- Week04
Intermediate Modelling (Stylised Interior) [March 29th - April 4th]
- Focus: Enhance modeling techniques for modular assets.
- Daily tasks: Explore hard-surface modeling and create modular pieces like walls, floors, and props for game-ready environments.
- Week05
Pause Week [April 5th - 11th]
- Week06
Materials [April 12th - 18th]
- Focus: Develop skills in UV unwrapping, apply realistic and stylised textures, and experiment with material nodes.
- Daily tasks: Master UV mapping and material creation.
- Weeks7-8
Detailed Object Creation (Environments) [April 19th - May 2nd]
- Focus: Sculpt and refine complex objects.
- Daily tasks: Work on sculpting intricate environment assets and integrate them into your scenes.
- Weeks9-10
Character Design [May 3rd - 16th]
- Focus: Create visually stunning characters.
- Daily tasks: Experiment with sculpting, specialised brushes, and modelling different body parts.
- Week11
Personal Portfolio Project [May 17th - 23rd]
- Focus: Personal Project
- Daily tasks: Create your final project or portfolio piece. Use everything you have learnt to create your ultimate piece of 3D art.