By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Illustrate how to search and add a new node in Blender
• Recognize the function of various nodes in Blender
• Describe the role of the denoiser in Blender
• Indicate how textures can be added to different materials in Blender
• Distinguish between the functions of transparency and translucency settings
• Distinguish between preset and procedural textures
• Explain how to navigate the Blender environment
• Explain the relevance of adding light to a scene
• Distinguish between the different types of light that could be added in Blender
• Summarize the process of adding and activating a camera in a scene

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the process of modeling the base of a low-poly tree using Maya 3D
• Recall how to model and duplicate the branch of a tree to create more branches
• Explain the process of finishing the branches
• Describe how to create and place the leaf cubes
• Describe how to modify the trunk of a low-poly tree
• Explain the methods involved in UV mapping the tree
• Describe how to texture the tree in Substance Painter
• Explain how to import the model in Unity

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Describe how to create a beautiful low-poly cartoon fishing house in Maya
• Identify the important steps in modeling a low-poly cartoon fishing house in Maya
• Discuss the value of the ‘grey box’ in designing and creating a low-poly model
• Recognize basic commands and techniques used in Maya
• Describe the key tools and modes used for modifying various shapes and sizes
• Explain how to detail the floors and walls of a low-poly fishing house
• Discuss the benefits of applying new features like ‘chamfer’ vertices or ‘nCloth’ in styling and detailing features
• Explain how to create low-poly scenes like water or other landscapes in Maya
• Recognize the importance of adding smaller assets to finalize your work
• Explain how to navigate the user interface of the program