Learn digital sculpting with ZBrush in 28 days!
This crash course teaches you how to sculpt professional-quality characters and props, integrate assets between Maya and ZBrush, and prepare your creations for real 3D printing.
Perfect for beginners and intermediate students looking to build their portfolio for the gaming, animation, or 3D printing industries.

Week 1: ZBrush Fundamentals & Sculpting Basics

• Introduction to ZBrush Interface and Tools

• Navigating the Canvas and Brush Controls

• Dynamesh: Sculpting Freedom with Primitives

• Blocking Basic Forms: Head, Body, and Simple Shapes

• Importing Base Meshes from Maya into ZBrush

• Setting Up Sculpt-Ready Models

• Understanding Basic Anatomy and Proportions

Outcome:
Students will understand the ZBrush workflow, basic sculpting techniques, and how to bring models from Maya into ZBrush correctly.

Week 2: Intermediate Sculpting Techniques

• Sculpting Facial Features (Eyes, Nose, Mouth, Ears)

• Sculpting Hands and Feet (Simplified Approach)

• Adding Surface Details using Alphas (Wrinkles, Skin, Textures)

• Posing Characters Using Transpose Master

• Refining Secondary and Tertiary Forms for a Professional Look

• Sculpting Simple Accessories and Props (e.g., belts, bags)

Outcome:
Students will be able to sculpt detailed characters and basic props, focusing on anatomy and surface detailing.

Week 3: High-Detail Sculpting and Maya Integration

• Finalizing Midterm Sculpt (Character Bust)

• Sending Sculpted Models Back to Maya (OBJ, FBX Workflow)

• Basic Cleanup in Maya (Topology/UV Overview)

• Sculpting Simple Clothing and Dynamic Fabric

• Creating Turntables and Presentation Renders in ZBrush

• Preparing Models for Final Detailing and Presentation

Outcome:
Students will gain experience in Maya to ZBrush workflows, build polished characters, and prepare assets for showcasing.

Week 4: 3D Printing Preparation and Final Project

• Making Models 3D-Print Ready (Solid, Watertight Meshes)

• Merging Subtools and Optimizing Meshes (Decimation)

• Checking Wall Thickness and Exporting STL Files

• Basic Slicing Overview  for 3D Printing

• Final Project: Create a Full Character or Collectible Figurine

• Review Session: Portfolio Tips and Future Career Guidance

Outcome:
Students will complete a final polished model ready for 3D printing and learn essential industry workflows for real-world applications.