About the Course
Every texture tells a tale — start writing yours. Texture Basics 101 – Surface Stories is a beginner-friendly online primer course designed to introduce aspiring artists to the fundamentals of CGI texturing. Through a balance of theory and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn how to transform simple 3D models into believable, story-rich surfaces.
Starting from the absolute basics, the course walks you through the texturing workflow — from understanding UVs and material types to painting and look development using industry-standard tools like Maya, Photoshop, and Substance Painter.
By the end of this course, you’ll not only understand the essential techniques but also learn to think like a texturing artist — crafting surfaces that tell stories, support design, and bring life to digital worlds.
Core Learning Areas: CGI fundamentals, storytelling, and animation/VFX/game pipelines
Software Proficiency: Maya, Photoshop, Substance Painter
Texturing & Material Creation: Prop texturing, materials/shaders, surface maps
UV Mapping & UDIM Workflow: UV unwrapping, UDIMs, layout optimization
Look Development (LookDev): Realistic surfaces, shader refinement, visual evaluation
Lighting & Rendering: Maya lighting, Arnold rendering, critique for realism
Portfolio & Asset Production: Prop creation, full pipeline workflow, professional presentation
Eligibility
No prior learning or experience in CG required to join this course. Open to all passionate and enthusiastic candidates who want to start their career in the CG industry. Minimum eligibility: 12th Standard.
Certification
This course is certified by Zebu Animation Studios.
It is vetted by our industry peers and by our government partner ASAP Kerala.
Course
Outcomes
Get recruited in the top studios in India and around the world:
Texturing Intern
Placement Partners
Technology Partner
