Types of partnership
Recording of new courses with relevant information on favorite topics in the CG industry. It can be both courses for beginners and advanced training courses divided into levels from beginner to pro.
Individual counseling for students on portfolio improvement, correction of style, or teaching new software and other CG fields.
Once every 3 months, ArtCraft holds graduation events for all school courses, gathering 200-300 people. We are always looking for mentors who could set aside several hours for a collective review and motivational speech for future CG specialists.
NEW COURSES
PERSONAL COACHING
MENTORSHIP
We conduct a large number of paid workshops and webinars on various topics, which constitute a part of our education funnel. This helps students improve their knowledge of specific topics for enrollment to the next course levels. It is also useful for working professionals who are constantly progressing and looking for new tools and styles.
WORKSHOPS &WEBINARS
In the future, we plan to gather the Advisory Board with our most active colleagues to form new educational programs and to assist in developing our school and the industry as a whole. We plan to take an active part in the development of software for artists, and to share our observations and recommendations with leading developers.
ADVISORY BOARD
WHAT COURSES WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE
IN ARTCRAFT
IN ARTCRAFT
Basic modeling
This course is a kind of 3D Basics. It answers very basics questions beginners will have: how the software for modeling is arranged, where to start and how to use it, what modeling techniques exist, what is the difference between shaders and textures and etc.
The listener plunges into a new world studying everything from scratch on simple examples with the possibility of complication (someone will make a trash can, and a more experienced student will add complicated details and additional elements creating small props for future games). The program also includes review techniques of texturing and visualization, but this is only an addition to the general idea of the basic course of modeling.
The listener plunges into a new world studying everything from scratch on simple examples with the possibility of complication (someone will make a trash can, and a more experienced student will add complicated details and additional elements creating small props for future games). The program also includes review techniques of texturing and visualization, but this is only an addition to the general idea of the basic course of modeling.
3d modeling for production
This course should include the full cycle of 3D development for games and cinema. It can be divided into several stages: the creation of simple objects (props and LODs to them) with laying out principles of the development process (task analysis, references, sculpting/modeling, retopology, baking, UV-texturing), followed by a more complex composition\object\character and more advanced techniques and software. As a result, they will have a final project to use and polish all the techniques.
You, as a professional, can determine the course direction independently for the whole group or individually for each.
This course will show your personal algorithm of work on projects from A to Z, which will help both mid-level specialists and more experienced participants to improve.
You, as a professional, can determine the course direction independently for the whole group or individually for each.
This course will show your personal algorithm of work on projects from A to Z, which will help both mid-level specialists and more experienced participants to improve.
Animal anatomy and creatures concept art
Knowlege of animal anatomy is basic for creating great design or concept of any creature for movies or games. Poor skeletal and muscular structure often ruins unusual artistic solutions so it is worth starting with an understanding of the basics, their further analysis, and practice.
During the first part of the course, the participant will get acquainted with the basics of the anatomy of real animals, will create their own project, will make a lot of sketches.
The second part of the course requires to work with imagination: they will create a design of a creature with certain characteristics. They will study both compositional issues and design issues, its functionality, and uniqueness.
The course will require basic knowledge of working with ZBrush or any other software suited for modeling and visualization, although ideally, you can still teach a base on one of the software in the first part of the course, preparing the student to perform complex tasks.
During the first part of the course, the participant will get acquainted with the basics of the anatomy of real animals, will create their own project, will make a lot of sketches.
The second part of the course requires to work with imagination: they will create a design of a creature with certain characteristics. They will study both compositional issues and design issues, its functionality, and uniqueness.
The course will require basic knowledge of working with ZBrush or any other software suited for modeling and visualization, although ideally, you can still teach a base on one of the software in the first part of the course, preparing the student to perform complex tasks.
WHAT COURSES WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE IN ARTCRAFT
BASIC MODELING
This course is a kind of 3D Basics. It answers very basics questions beginners will have: how the software for modeling is arranged, where to start and how to use it, what modeling techniques exist, what is the difference between shaders and textures and etc.
The listener plunges into a new world studying everything from scratch on simple examples with the possibility of complication (someone will make a trash can, and a more experienced student will add complicated details and additional elements creating small props for future games). The program also includes review techniques of texturing and visualization, but this is only an addition to the general idea of the basic course of modeling.
The listener plunges into a new world studying everything from scratch on simple examples with the possibility of complication (someone will make a trash can, and a more experienced student will add complicated details and additional elements creating small props for future games). The program also includes review techniques of texturing and visualization, but this is only an addition to the general idea of the basic course of modeling.
3d modeling for production
This course should include the full cycle of 3D development for games and cinema. It can be divided into several stages: the creation of simple objects (props and LODs to them) with laying out principles of the development process (task analysis, references, sculpting/modeling, retopology, baking, UV-texturing), followed by a more complex composition\object\character and more advanced techniques and software. As a result, they will have a final project to use and polish all the techniques.
You, as a professional, can determine the course direction independently for the whole group or individually for each.
This course will show your personal algorithm of work on projects from A to Z, which will help both mid-level specialists and more experienced participants to improve.
You, as a professional, can determine the course direction independently for the whole group or individually for each.
This course will show your personal algorithm of work on projects from A to Z, which will help both mid-level specialists and more experienced participants to improve.
ANIMAL ANATOMY AND CREATURES CONCEPT ART
Knowlege of animal anatomy is basic for creating great design or concept of any creature for movies or games. Poor skeletal and muscular structure often ruins unusual artistic solutions so it is worth starting with an understanding of the basics, their further analysis, and practice.
During the first part of the course, the participant will get acquainted with the basics of the anatomy of real animals, will create their own project, will make a lot of sketches.
The second part of the course requires to work with imagination: they will create a design of a creature with certain characteristics. They will study both compositional issues and design issues, its functionality, and uniqueness.
The course will require basic knowledge of working with ZBrush or any other software suited for modeling and visualization, although ideally, you can still teach a base on one of the software in the first part of the course, preparing the student to perform complex tasks.
During the first part of the course, the participant will get acquainted with the basics of the anatomy of real animals, will create their own project, will make a lot of sketches.
The second part of the course requires to work with imagination: they will create a design of a creature with certain characteristics. They will study both compositional issues and design issues, its functionality, and uniqueness.
The course will require basic knowledge of working with ZBrush or any other software suited for modeling and visualization, although ideally, you can still teach a base on one of the software in the first part of the course, preparing the student to perform complex tasks.
Business terms and conditions for all courses
Each of our mentors receive 20% of the total income when they're creating a new course. It doesn't include marketing, production and postproduction costs we're taking on ourselves.
You retain all rights to the program's content, but you're not allowed to use any materials created with the participation of ArtCraft.
You retain all rights to the program's content, but you're not allowed to use any materials created with the participation of ArtCraft.
20%
We also hold webinars, workshops, and different activities for a new audience. Share tips, tricks, and other useful stuff:)
We'll be glad if you join us to increase interest in the field of CG!
We'll be glad if you join us to increase interest in the field of CG!
Let's start
In this part we described information about our principles, format of lecturing, and mentoring
We prepared examples of our basic course with English subtitles and one video with homework review, so you gain better understanding of how the online-learning format works.
P.S. The homework video is without subtitles but we're working on it.
P.S. The homework video is without subtitles but we're working on it.
Sample of recorded materials
Lesson 2.1: Line Properties
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Live Stream Review
Lesson 2.2: Line Properties
You can turn on subtitles on each video exept the last one.
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firstelearn.com — the most powerful system for your education in CG
We've created an educational platform
The entire course is built on small videos which are unlocked depending on the conditions set (once a week, or immediately after watching the previous segment) all videos are available via student's personal account. They receive support from our managers, thus ensuring an individual approach to learning.
Lessons, feedback, and online meetings are held in a single virtual workspace, with a constantly adapting interface. Right now we are developing next versions of it. Feedback on possible improvements and solutions from our teachers is vital in making a truly convenient and functional training tool.
In the next update, we will translate support team messages into several platform languages (using google translate) so that even a person with poor English could better understand the essence of the feedback. Also, all the videos will have embedded subtitles, which we plan to separately translate into different languages. Starting from version 3.0, there will be a mobile application in development, and students will be able to view all the content and receive reminders, recommendations, and challenges.
MICRO-LEARNING
ALL IN ONE PLACE
USER-FRIENDLY
One week on the platform for students
Depending on the schedule and format of the course, the student gets access to the material of each week and homework assignment.
After viewing the lesson, the student is given the assignment. The assignment must be completed within next few days, before the next lesson or a review session.
All technical issues and lesson-related questions should be directed to our support department/team. Our support team will help to determine which version of Photoshop is best to purchase, how to set up a tablet, and how to complete the assignment correctly. In some cases, a member of support will contact a teacher directly to solve any individual issues.
CLASSES
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
PERSONAL SUPPORT
ONLINE-MEETING
An online group meeting is usually set up at the end of the week. A teacher examines the homework assignments of each student and makes recommendations for their improvements. These meetings are an important part of the learning process as it helps students to look at other's mistakes and progress and get a real-time connection with a teacher.
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For 3 years, we have developed a perfect model of student progress - the "funnel of learning" proved to be the best without deception and fine print in the contract.
Funnel of learning
Our basic courses serve as a foundation for further study. Our main goal is to help a person get the necessary knowledge for evolvement in the shortest time possible. Also provide them with some basic experience on a new subject, even if they ultimately decide to continue developing their skill in some other field
Workshops, both paid and free, serve to promote a person on a journey map and maintain their interest. Each workshop is focused on a specific area and helps advance in the best direction.
Styling, 3D graphics, rendering, effects, advanced work level with perspective, form, and much more.
Styling, 3D graphics, rendering, effects, advanced work level with perspective, form, and much more.
Every few months, we offer students to participate in our speciality test classes that help to evaluate their (current skill) level, get a boost of motivation, and try some of the advanced training programs and sign up for a new course.
Each student participates in the ArtCraft loyalty program, which provides training with significant discounts.
Each student participates in the ArtCraft loyalty program, which provides training with significant discounts.
KNOW-HOW
WORKSHOPS
LEVEL TESTING
The next step for students of basic directions, is the program of advanced training. Only those with high grades and a conscious desire to refine their abilities are allowed to participate.
NEXT LEVEL
Customer
funnel,
how does it work?
funnel,
how does it work?
INITIAL MARKETING SET
FIRST COURSE
FREE WORKSHOPS
& TRIAL PRODUCTS
& TRIAL PRODUCTS
The future students is first introduced to our school via social media promotions and landing pages, created for this purpose.
Then the user enrolls into their ArtCraft course of choice and engages with the client service to help the user decide on their future education plan while also promoting our more advanced-level products.
The next step is offering them a free product or a week-long trial course with a group, so the user can gauge whether our materials and teaching methods are satisfactory.
Based on the collected data and user's progress, adaptive ads are launched. These ads offer suggestions tailored to a specific user's potential interest.
ADAPTIVE MARKETING
When are we going to start?
AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER
1.5 MONTHS
NOVEMBER
(most likely)
(most likely)
Creating and recording the course
Post-production
Start of the course
That's why
we want you to join us in Kyiv.
we want you to join us in Kyiv.
Preparation: we build up a scene, preshoot it and then review and discuss a next step.
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Everything will take about 7-10 days including holidays and excursions :)
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DAYS
All living expenses and tickets are on us :)
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We will record intro/outro of each lesson, description of a homework assignment and any additional materials we need to finalize the product.
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DAYS
We'll record all main parts of the course.
A workplace for live stream review of students work. We'll provide all the necessary equipment and help with setting up.
What else do you need?
We'll be happy to see you in our team!
Let's Get Started!
Let's Get Started!