Digital Modelmaking and Design (stage 2)

This course will take your young artist on a design journey similar to industry professionals, from super creative 2D digital designs to fantastic 3D models that could be used as game assets, model figures or in animation.

They'll have the opportunity to design imaginative characters and creatures, create realistic objects and unlock the possibilities of 3D modelmaking.

During each session your young artist will gain a new set of skills and create a unique piece of work that they can be proud of. Each task will be linked to a professional area within the industry. All materials are provided as well as tips on how to practise digital 3D modelling at home!

Your young artist will be expertly guided in learning a wealth of new skills by their tutor, Jessica Tipper, who's an artist and teacher specialising in digital and sculptural art and design. All young artists will have the chance to use creative freedom outside of a traditional classroom setting.

• Create 3D models – from idea to finished model
• Skills and techniques to bring designs to life using 3D design programmes
• Introduction to using 3D deign programmes and how to use their tools effectively and efficiently, including Cinema 4D, Blender, and Photoshop
• Fundamental digital-based art skills, processes and manipulation
• Explore a range of professional digital professions
  
• Drawing, sketching and idea development
• Basic colour usage and theory

• Possess improved drawing and artistic techniques
• Understand how various 3D design programmes can be used to bring their characters to life
• Possess new skills to enable them to take their ideas from the flat page and convey them digitally in 3D
• Have increased confidence in their own skills
• Have boosted creativity and imagination
• Untap their potential and talent
• Appreciate teamwork and team building ethics
• Be encouraged to experiment and explore their ideas
• Feel inspired by the new skills they've learnt and from sharing ideas with new friends
• Have the foundations to continue creating beyond this course

All students with 100% course attendance will be issued with an official AUB Short Course certificate of attendance.

After this course, your young artist could:

• Continue to harness their creativity; explore our full range of Saturday Art School courses to see where their creative journey will take them next
• Look forward to the future and the next step(s) in their creative journey by exploring AUB's Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
• Continue to develop their skills at home as a hobby

• We understand how important young creative artists are – they've so much potential, untapped abilities, and enthusiasm
• Your young artist will study at a leading specialist university – we know what we're doing when it comes to providing unparalleled courses
• We encourage your young artist to be themselves and explore their existing interests; as such we harness their natural style and flair to enable them to develop their unique creative voice
• Our tutors are industry professionals, so they'll learn from the best
• We cater for all abilities and have no formal entry requirements for this course, so there's nothing holding your young artist back
• Your young artist will learn in a safe and encouraging environment where there's no right or wrong way to be creative
• They'll learn 'by doing' and always feel fully included, respected, and supported
• They'll benefit from our incredible campus and its industry-standard studios, and use state-of-the-art equipment and software to unleash their creativity