3D Design - Intro to Unreal 5 - Online Course from CGMA

The Real Unreal

This course introduces students to the Unreal Engine and will transform any user with little 3D experience to a complete power level user with a solid understanding of the fundamental basics of working in the Unreal Editor. You will learn how to create and set-up a project, customize the user interface, prepare your own assets and import assets from external sources. We will cover viewport navigation, placing and manipulating actors, asset preparation, naming conventions and material creation. We will look into the PBR texture pipeline, what/how/why we use the different types of textures and how they get represented in Unreal. We will take a look into using the power of Blueprint’s to create a custom turntable showcasing an asset. Midway through the course we will shift into production mode and focus on creating a small scene fully assembled with basic lighting and post processing.

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Registration Period

Jan 31, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024

Course Start

Apr 13, 2024

Course Format

Standard

Skills Level

Intermediate

Duration

6 weeks

Q&A

Once a week

Feedback

Individual recordings

Lecture Type

Pre-recorded

Assignment

Due each week. Expect to spend 10-20 hrs/wk viewing lectures, Q&A, and time on assignments.

PREREQUISITES

Basic Maya, modeling, and Substance / texturing experience | Course Prereq: Intro to Maya, Substance Basics, and Intro to Production Modeling

MATERIALS

Unreal Engine 5, Maya preferred (3DS Max, Blender ok), Substance Painter | Optional - Rizom UVs, Marmoset Toolbag

The more you know, the better.

Week #1

The Unreal Interface

Week #2

Nanite and Assets Import

Preparing Meshes for Unreal | Importing Meshes into Unreal | Nanite Construction | Texture Density | Basic Level Setup

Week #3

Creating a Nanite Asset and Baking

Nanite Creation | Nanite Optimization | UVing | Baking | Complex and Simple Nanite Assets

Week #4

Nanite Painter Setup and Unreal Materials

Channel Packed Textures | Nanite Painter Setup | Master Materials and Instances | Baking

Week #5

Lumen, Lighting, and Materials

Week #6

Scene Setup

Bringing out the best in talent

Ryan Jewell

Lead Environment Artist

LECTURES BY Clinton Crumpler

Course Start: Apr 13, 2024

With over 10 years of experience in the game industry, Ryan Jewell brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the classroom. After graduating with a Bachelor's in Game Art and Design from the Art Institute of California, San Diego, he honed his skills at Sony Online Entertainment as an intern and went on to work at PlayStation Studios on iconic titles such as Uncharted 4, God of War, Marvel's Spider-Man, Death Stranding, The Last of Us Part 1, and most recently, Helldivers 2. Currently, as a Lead Environment Artist, he leads projects, trains both artists and project leads, and collaborates with vendor studios from all over the world to improve their skills. His passion for game art stems from the joy of witnessing worlds come to life, from initial concepts to immersive realities players can interact with. He is excited to share his experience and knowledge with students, helping them develop their skills and contribute to the magic of game creation.

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PRICING SCHEDULE

Even though our courses are the most affordable for the quality of education, these finance options allow you to focus on your goals instead of the barriers that keep you from reaching them.

3x Payments

$199.67

2x Payments

$299.50

Full payment

$599

Spring TERM REGISTRATION Now Open

Jan 31, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024

COURSE BEGINS on Apr 13, 2024

What makes this learning experience unique?

PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK

Receive personalized feedback on all assignments from the industry’s top professionals.

LIFETIME ACCESS

Enjoy lifetime access to the spectrum of course content, including lectures, live Q&As, and feedback sessions.

CERTIFICATION

Show off your Certification of Completion when you turn in 80% of course assignments.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

Learn anywhere, anytime, and at your own pace with flexible, online course scheduling.

It helped a lot. I learned three new tools including Substance Painter, which was really helpful in my job. I learned things about Unreal that I will be able to use in the future.

Louise

It helped me a lot to get more comfortable in Unreal, I started with my own game before the course already. But now I feel very confident to continue with the game and don’t need to worry that I get stuck at some point.

Mitch

Clinton was so generous in giving everyone constructive criticism and every comment he’s made improved my work.

Chang

Great teacher. Really solid directions and explanations around ‘why’ you use the tools your doing as opposed to just outlining general best practices.

Dave

At the end of the course, I feel that I understand the basics and can have some confidence moving onwards in learning — Clinton is excellent at explaining answers from a wide range of questions; from very intricate and complex as well as for someone brand new.

Kat

Intro to Unreal 5

Character Design

Electives

Environment Design

Drawing Foundation

Compositing/Lighting

Houdini/FX

Rigging

Intro to Unreal 5

The Real Unreal

The more you know, the better.

Trailers

Intro to Unreal 5 With Clinton Crumpler

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