In this 12-week ZBrush Character Creation Masterclass, students will embark on an immersive journey from concept to a fully realised, game-ready 3D character—the stylized zombie knight. The course covers a comprehensive range of skills essential for aspiring game artists, focusing on both organic and hard surface asset creation. The course places a strong emphasis on anatomy, guiding students through the creation of a stylised skeleton, which is treated as a character in its own right. Subsequently, students will learn to sculpt the character’s body anatomy, creating a second character that builds upon the skeletal foundation. This unique approach offers students a multifaceted perspective, showcasing a pipeline for the creation of multiple characters derived from a shared set of assets. Students will delve into character design principles, mastering the intricacies of ZSpheres, Dynamesh, and sculpting techniques during the initial weeks.

As the course progresses, they will refine their craft through the creation of custom tilable alpha textures and intricate detailing using layers. The later stages of the course encompass critical aspects of game character development, including topology optimization with ZRemesher, UV mapping, the creation of stylized hair, accessory modeling (clothes and armor), and weapon modeling. The course culminates with lessons on character posing, presentation skills, and the crucial process of exporting textures and meshes for integration into game engines.