Generative 3D Assets for Game Design
Alex Lucas Teaches
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How to create a polished 3D character or prop asset using AI-enhanced workflows and industry tools.
ABOUT THIS CLASS
This course guides students through the full 3D production pipeline, from initial concept references to final rendered portfolio-ready assets. Students will create a complete character or prop asset using industry-standard tools such as Blender, ZBrush, Maya, and Substance Painter, with AI-assisted workflows integrated at key stages (concept generation, topology cleanup, texture enhancement). The final project emphasizes both technical competency and creative expression, equipping students to adapt modern AI workflows into established pipelines while maintaining professional-level craftsmanship. By the end of the course, students will deliver a fully textured, posed, and rendered 3D model, presented in a polished showcase format, suitable for inclusion in a professional portfolio.
Learn the full 3D production pipeline using Blender, ZBrush, Maya, and Substance Painter, integrating AI workflows to create a polished, portfolio-ready character or prop asset.
- Instructor: Alex Lucas
- Duration: 8 Weeks
- Format: Asynchronous
- Dates: October 26 - December 20, 2025
More about Alex Lucas
Alex Lucas is a skilled 3D Character Artist and Generalist fluent in English and Mandarin, with over six years of industry experience. His work spans character design, modeling, and texturing for major studios including Hulu, Sony, and Nickelodeon. Alex has contributed to feature films, VR games, and children’s television, creating everything from stylized props to complex creatures.
With expertise across the full 3D production pipeline—from concept to final delivery—he has hands-on experience in rigging, texturing, and animation, often collaborating closely with technical artists and creative directors. Recently, Alex has been working extensively in Unreal Engine 5 and integrating AI-assisted workflows to accelerate concept development and enhance creative output.
As both a team leader and independent artist, Alex brings a balance of technical mastery and artistic vision, offering students real-world insights into today’s fast-evolving 3D production landscape.
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