Digital Sculpting

Explore the basics of the sculpting process for both character and creature sculpting.



This course is currently offered in collaboration with Creative Futures Academy (CFA). CFA is a ground-breaking partnership between: The National College of Art and Design, University College Dublin, and the Institute of Art, Design + Technology. Our tailored programmes and micro courses offer access to expertise and networks across the three leading creative institutions and our industry partners. Learn with us as we experiment, innovate and respond to change.



What is it?

Digital sculpting is the process of using computers to produce digital art. Using leading Industry software, students will explore the basics of the sculpting process for both character and creature sculpting.



You will learn how to generate sketch ideas and to progress a character design from initial concept to completed digital mesh. Utilising a subdivision digital sculpting workflow, you will create your digital character/creature as a digital sculpt in a final pose.



Other areas will also be explored such as preparation of digital sculpts for 3D printing and high-quality renders for portfolio presentation.



Students who successfully complete this course will receive a Certificate in Professional Skills (Level 9 Award, 10 ECTS).



What will I do?

A 3D digital modeller is an artist first and foremost creating or bringing to life the fantastical and fabulous. Using the power of technology these creatives use digital sculpting to produce high quality concept art, Game and animation characters, collectible toys, 3D printed props, scenic elements and more.



You will learn about the Digital sculpting process and about the importance of blocking out, the mesh surface, level of detail, mesh preparation and presentation. You will design and produce a 3D printable humanoid or creature character bust using digital sculpting software.

Entry Requirements

• Undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level.

• Applicants without a Level 8 qualification may be considered based on their prior experience and learning through our RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process.

As part of the RPL process, applicants in this category will be required to present a qualifying statement of a standard that demonstrates their ability to undertake work at Level 9.

• A CV detailing your professional experience is required.

• Experience using a drawing tablet is a big plus but not essential.



Portfolio: No

Application: Apply via IADT



IADT operates a rolling admissions policy for graduate taught courses, with decisions issued in 4 weeks after a submitted and complete application is received. An application is incomplete until you provide all required items on the checklist (including the application fee, if applicable).



Generally, courses will remain open to applications until all places are filled.

8 weeks online (6th March - 24th April 2025).



Classes will take place online from 17:00 to 21:00 on:

Thursdays:

• 6th, 13th, 20th + 27th March 2025

• 3rd, 10th, 17th + 24th April



Tuesdays:

• 15th + 22nd April

Start date: 6th March 2024