--- title: 3D Portfolio Course | Build Your First 3D Portfolio description: 3D Portfolio Essentials course for beginners to master the basics of Blender and Unreal, create a simple game, and build your portfolio. --- [Go Back Up](https://cada-edu.com/3d-portfolio-essentials#top) [Skip to Content](https://cada-edu.com/3d-portfolio-essentials#body) [![Copenhagen Academy of Digital Arts](https://cada-edu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo_CADA_White_AlphaHD.png?width=200&height=60&name=Logo_CADA_White_AlphaHD.png "Copenhagen Academy of Digital Arts")](https://cada-edu.com/) Toggle Menu - [Educations](https://cada-edu.com/educations) Toggle children for Educations Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Educations - [Certificate in 3D for Games](https://cada-edu.com/certificate-in-3d-for-games) - [Foundations in 3D for Games](https://cada-edu.com/foundations-in-3d-for-games) - [Diploma / BA (Hons) Degree](https://cada-edu.com/3d-digital-artist) - [Courses](https://cada-edu.com/courses) Toggle children for Courses Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Courses - [Free 3D Bootcamp](https://cada-edu.com/3dbootcamp) - [3D Animation Essentials](https://cada-edu.com/3d-animation-essentials) - [3D Portfolio Essentials](https://cada-edu.com/3d-portfolio-essentials) - [Sculpting in ZBrush](https://cada-edu.com/sculpting-in-zbrush-course) - [Unreal Engine for Filmmaking](https://cada-edu.com/unreal-engine-filmmaking-virtual-production) - [Continuing Education](https://cada-edu.com/continuing-education) - [Contact Us](https://cada-edu.com/contact) - Resources Toggle children for Resources Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Resources - [News](https://cada-edu.com/news) - [Guides](https://cada-edu.com/guides) - [Book Meeting](https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/adam-mayes) - - [English](https://cada-edu.com/3d-portfolio-essentials) - [Danish](https://cada-edu.com/da/3d-portfolio-essentials) # BUILD YOUR FIRST 3D PORTFOLIO   ## / COURSE ## / ONLINE ## / ON-DEMAND   [Enrol Now](https://cada-edu.com/3d-portfolio-essentials#enrolnow) ## Key Facts ### START DATE On-Demand ### FORMAT Online ### LEVEL Beginner ### TOOLS Unreal Engine & Blender ## Is This For Me? This course is designed for beginners who want to take the first step into the world of 3D and build a portfolio.  Whether you’re an artist new to 3D software or have some 3D skills but want a clear path to create strong portfolio pieces, this course will help you move forward. **You'll fit if you want:** - Guided teaching with Blender and Unreal Engine - To learn how to build a strong portfolio - To apply to art, design, or game-related educations ![](https://cada-edu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/class2023_group5_diorama_storyOfTheKraken_cam01_moody%20(1).jpeg?width=1748&height=1080&name=class2023_group5_diorama_storyOfTheKraken_cam01_moody%20(1).jpeg) ![](https://cada-edu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Artwork/characterDesign/sorenHolm_gameCharacter_sisterOfBattle_02_Sinister-1.png?width=1920&height=1080&name=sorenHolm_gameCharacter_sisterOfBattle_02_Sinister-1.png) ## What You'll Achieve By the end of the course you'll have: - Mastered the basics of Blender and Unreal Engine, from setup to rendering - Built and exported a simple, playable walking simulator game - Started assembling a complete portfolio and action plan for applying to art schools ## What You'll Achieve By the end of the course you'll have: - Mastered the basics of Blender and Unreal Engine, from setup to rendering - Built and exported a simple, playable walking simulator game - Started assembling a complete portfolio and action plan for applying to art schools ![](https://cada-edu.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Artwork/characterDesign/sorenHolm_gameCharacter_sisterOfBattle_02_Sinister-1.png?width=1920&height=1080&name=sorenHolm_gameCharacter_sisterOfBattle_02_Sinister-1.png) ## Course Breakdown Click on each topic to read more 1. ### 01. What is a Good Portfolio **Goal:** Introduce expectations and structure of portfolios for applying to games, animation and VFX schools. - Analyze successful portfolios and reflect on personal readiness - Draft a personalized portfolio plan **Outcome:** Plan for creating your own portfolio 2. ### 02. Introduction to 3D Tools **Goal**: Build technical foundation in Blender and Unreal Engine. - Complete guided exercises in Blender and Unreal - Understand the pipeline and the 3D tools **Outcome:** Modelled object in Blender, setup of basic Unreal scene 3. ### 03. Concept Development **Goal:** Create a strong 2D concept to guide your 3D work. - Create thumbnail ideas, gather reference and develop a strong visual concept - Create call-out sheets and prepare for creating a 3D scene **Outcome:** Mood board, Sketches, Concept and Call-Outs 4. ### 04. 3D Modelling and Scene Construction in Blender **Goal:** Develop the 3D project from sketch over block-out to clean, production-ready model. - Apply proper modelling techniques and prepare for texturing - Learn to work with strong composition and apply it to your scene **Outcome:** Complete 3D block-out, refined models and a strong scene lay-out 5. ### 05. Lighting, Texturing & Rendering **Goal:** Finalize the 3D work visually using materials, lighting, and renders. - Apply materials and set up lighting - Understand lighting and rendering parameters **Outcome:** Two or more final renders and/or turntables, portfolio-ready images 6. ### 06. Real-Time 3D in Unreal Engine **Goal:** Showcase finished work using Unreal - Import 3D models into Unreal Engine - Light and render using Unreal Engine **Outcome:** Unreal scene/screenshots/video 7. ### 07. Simple Unreal Engine Game **Goal:** Take your Blender Model and create a walking simulator - Prepare and export your UE project **Outcome:** An executable walking simulator 8. ### 08. Portfolio Assembly & Final Review **Goal:** Bring all assets together in a clean, cohesive portfolio section. - Apply editorial layout; finalize visual sequence - Prepare portfolio roadmap **Outcome:** Final portfolio piece and a plan for developing the rest of your portfolio. ## WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ### HIGH-QUALITY, STRUCTURED VIDEO TUTORIALS ### CLEAR ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS AND TEMPLATES ### OPTIONAL MENTOR FEEDBACK ON ASSIGNMENTS ### DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES, CHEAT SHEETS, AND REFERENCE FILES ### REAL PORTFOLIO EXAMPLES WITH COMMENTARY ### EACH LESSON BUILDS TOWARD YOUR FINAL PORTFOLIO AND GAME OUTCOME ## 7-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE If you start the course and realize it's not the right fit, just let us know within 7 days and we’ll refund your full payment. ## Pricing ### Self-Study €1990 What you get: - Lifetime Full Course Access - Animation Community - Certificate of Completion [Get Started](https://cada.learnworlds.com/payment?product_id=portfolio-course) ### Group Mentorship €59916 All Self-Study features, plus: - Live Group Feedback - 1:1 Portfolio Guidance [Get Started](https://cada.learnworlds.com/payment?product_id=3d-portfolio-essentials-advanced) ### Personal Mentorship €1,249149 All Group Mentorship features, plus: - Individual Feedback on Every Module [Get Started](https://cada.learnworlds.com/payment?product_id=3d-portfolio-essentials-pro) Self-Study Group Mentorship Personal Mentorship ## Features Full course, lifetime access Every video lesson, note and assignment brief, yours to keep for life, including future updates. Community (peer Q&A) Access to CADA's community to share work, ask questions and learn alongside other students and working artists. Certificate of completion A certificate of completion awarded when you finish the course. Live group feedback A live online session every week where a mentor critiques submitted student work on screen and answers questions. Submit your own work and learn from watching others get critiqued. Included for your first 4 months, and every session is recorded so you never miss one. \- Portfolio guidance 1:1 session A one-on-one video call with a CADA mentor near the end of the course, about 30-45 minutes, focused on your portfolio and next steps: which pieces to build, how to present your work, and how to approach applications or first jobs. \- Individual feedback on every module On Personal Mentorship, when you finish a module a CADA mentor reviews its assignments together and sends back one consolidated recorded or annotated critique for that module. Personal feedback on your own work all the way through the course, not only in the group sessions. \- \- ## Frequently Asked Questions Who is this course designed for? The 3D Portfolio Essentials course is perfect for beginners. It's ideal for anyone passionate about taking their first step into the world of digital arts. Do I need any prior experience or knowledge? No prior experience is required. What software and tools will I need? You'll need access to a computer capable of running Blender, which is a free and open-source 3D creation suite. How long is the course, and is it self-paced? The course is self-paced and the time required to complete the course varies based on your skill level and the effort you invest in your assignments. There are no strict deadlines, but each lesson includes a hand-in assignment that you can receive feedback on by enrolling in the Advanced or Pro tier.  By submitting just one assignment per week, you can anticipate completing the course in approximately 16 weeks. For those who are highly motivated and able to complete 2-3 assignments weekly, you can accelerate your journey  and finish the course in just 5-6 weeks. Is there any certification provided at the end of the course? Yes, upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. Is the course taught in English? Yes ## Still Not Sure if You're Ready? Start with our [Free 3D Bootcamp](https://cada-edu.com/3dbootcamp). No experience required. In just a few short lessons, you'll get hands-on with Blender, understand the basics of 3D, and see if this course is right for you. It's completely free. And it's the perfect way to warm up before diving into the full course. 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