Model Making

A Learning Pathway for Model Makers

mechanical
1 course
design
2 courses
fabrication
1 course
model making
7 courses
painting
2 courses
performance & animation
1 course

Overview

This course pathway is engineered to help you build your model making skills, from constructing miniature vehicles and small-scale sets, to fabricating hard surface props, costumes, and characters. Along the way, you'll learn how to master an array of model making methods for translating your imagination into 3-dimensional reality. Topics covered include design, patterning, fabrication, vacuum forming, mold making, casting, painting, greebling, and final finishing.

Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced
14 Courses
62h 32mof duration

Junkyard Robots

How to make a robot out of junk & found materials. Learn robot making techniques from a special effects character creation master.See more.

Beginner Level
4h 58m of duration

Stop Motion Animation Part 2: Set Design & Construction

Learn to build a Stop Motion Animation set with Chiodo Bros. (TEAM AMERICA, ELF, KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTERSPACE), including design, construction & prop making.See more.

Beginner Level
5h 25m of duration

Monster Maquette Assembly, Painting and Finishing Techniques

Master Creature FX artist Tim Martin (AvP, Hellboy, The Thing) teaches techniques for monster maquette assembly, painting and finishing.See more.

Beginner Level
3h 7m of duration

How To Make A Sci-Fi Helmet Part 2 - Design Breakdown, Pattern Making, Vacuum Forming

Fon Davis (STAR WARS 1-6, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, INTERSTELLAR) guides you through the process of breaking down your design, pattern making & vacuum forming.See more.

Intermediate Level
7h 32m of duration