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3D Portfolio Production

/Campus/16 Weeks/certificate

Designed for those with very advanced skills in CG. This intense, mentorship-focused program pushes artists to develop and perfect their industry-ready portfolio while building the connections they need to take their professional career to the next level.

Overview

Program overview

Taught in person at the Think Tank campus, this program combines job-readiness tutorials, portfolio workshops, and one-on-one mentorship to elevate your skills in a production-driven setting.

 

The goal of this program is to put you in the best position possible to launch or accelerate your career. With advice from your experienced personal and global mentors, you’ll become even more accomplished in your area of specialization. 

 

This program is for serious students who are looking for a platform to boost their already dynamic and technical skillset. Not only will you leave with an advanced demo reel, you’ll develop the industry insights and connections required to best prepare you for a career in Film, TV, or Games.

Who it's for

This program is for artists with very advanced skills in CG who seek a comprehensive education that places them alongside top studios and industry leaders. Students must be ready to dedicate at least 40-60 hours a week to their studies. Working while studying is not recommended.

Software we'll provide

  • MariMari
  • MayaMaya
  • PhotoshopPhotoshop
  • Substance DesignerSubstance Designer
  • Substance PainterSubstance Painter
  • NukeNuke
  • MarmosetMarmoset
  • Marvelous DesignerMarvelous Designer
  • ZBrushZBrush
  • Unreal EngineUnreal Engine
  • R3DS WrapR3DS Wrap
  • MudboxMudbox
  • UVLayoutUVLayout
  • V-RayV-Ray

You’ll choose your specialization in Term 1

Characters & Creatures for Film
Characters & Creatures for Film
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Characters & Creatures for Games
Characters & Creatures for Games
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Props & Environments for Film
Props & Environments for Film
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Props & Environments for Games
Props & Environments for Games
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Look Development
Look Development
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Hard-Surface Modeling
Hard-Surface Modeling
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Lighting
Lighting
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Texturing
Texturing
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Visual Effects
Visual Effects
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Animation
Animation
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Create an industry-ready portfolio

Focusing on an area that reflects your skills, interests and career goals, you’ll work alongside a personal mentor to develop an impactful demo reel:

Gianmarco Falerni

Gianmarco Falerni

Dina Salama

Dina Salama

Mikel Iriberri

Mikel Iriberri

Roy Bennett

Roy Bennett

Orion Terry

Orion Terry

Robert McCall

Robert McCall

Program Breakdown

16-week program

Term 1

As soon as the program starts, you’ll be making definitive creative decisions on your portfolio pieces–such as finalizing shots, completing lighting, rendering, and compositing to produce what will become your final demo reel.

Alongside the advice of your personal and global mentors, you’ll take lessons focusing on presentation skills, portfolio packaging, career preparation and job search which will provide invaluable direction on preparing resumés and cover letters, as well as industry practices and ethics. 

Courses *
  • / Presentation Skills
  • / Portfolio Packaging
  • / Job Search
  • / Production Pipeline
  • / Experiential Learning Lab
  • / Final Portfolio Production
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* Specialization may affect course selection

Apply for this program

Ready to take the next step? The application process is simple, and our Admissions Team are happy to answer any questions you might have.
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Why Think Tank?

Personalized Fast-paced Hands-on In person

  • Industry leaders

    Gain real-world insights and invaluable connections from experienced mentors who are are themselves industry pros.

  • Weekly challenges

    Each week, receive a set of challenges that reflects the problems and scenarios you'll encounter professionally.

  • Collaborative spaces

    From winding down in the lounge to creating in the lab, the Think Tank campus is designed to inspire artistic collaboration.

  • Small classes

    Each class features a max of 12 students. This means less theory, less waiting, more collaboration, and more feedback.

  • Real-world labs

    Relevant software and state-of-the-art work stations allow you to develop your work with the same tools top studios utilize.

  • Leave with results

    Build a portfolio that showcases your area of specialization and primes you to enter the job market at an elevated level.

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