ZBrush Mastery Course 6 or 10 Months

Course Overview

This intensive ZBrush Mastery program takes you from the basics of digital sculpting to a portfolio-ready final character or creature design. Choose between a 6-month fast-track or a 10-month extended learning path.

Weekly Breakdown

Week 1: Introduction to ZBrush

• Getting familiar with the ZBrush interface

• Navigating and mastering basic controls

• Introduction to brushes and sculpting tools

• Using Dynamesh and starting basic sculpting

Week 2: Sculpting Basics

• Shape blocking and developing form

• Understanding primary, secondary, and tertiary forms

• Mastering Move, Clay Buildup, and Trim Dynamic brushes

• Working with symmetry and subdivision levels

Week 3: Advanced Sculpting Techniques

• Refining sculpted details

• Working with Alphas and Surface Noise

• Retopology with ZRemesher

• Organizing models using Polygroups and Masking

Week 4: Creature Sculpting

• Studying creature anatomy and form

• Designing fantasy and realistic creatures

• Adding skin textures and fine detailing

• Enhancing organic designs with custom brushes

Week 5: Human Anatomy in ZBrush

• Sculpting human features: head, torso, hands, and feet

• Understanding muscle structure and proportions

• Using reference images effectively

• Creating expressive facial features

Week 6: Detailing and Texturing

• Sculpting fine details: wrinkles, pores, scales, etc.

• Introduction to Polypaint and texture painting

• Exploring material properties and shaders

• Using Spotlight for advanced texturing

Week 7: Hair and Fur in ZBrush

• Introduction to FiberMesh

• Sculpting different hair types

• Grooming and refining hairstyles

• Exporting hair for rendering

Week 8: Rendering and Presentation

• Lighting and shadow fundamentals in ZBrush

• BPR (Best Preview Render) techniques

• Creating turntable animations

• Exporting high-quality renders for portfolio

Week 9: ZBrush Workflow with Other Software

• Exporting models to Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max

• Game-ready workflows for Unreal and Unity

• Baking normal and displacement maps

• Prepping and optimizing for 3D printing

Week 10: Final Project & Portfolio

• Designing and sculpting a final character or creature

• Applying all tools and techniques learned

• Creating polished renders and presentations

• Portfolio development and career tips

  Outcomes

  By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
  ✅ Sculpt detailed, production-ready models
  ✅ Work across multiple pipelines (games, film, 3D printing)
  ✅ Present your work professionally for clients or studios