4 YEAR Online AcademIC sTUDIES FOR ARTIST & DEVELOPER

Best Game Development school in US and Eastern Europe
Character Creation
Environment Art
VFX Training
3D Animation
CG Fundamentals
The Students are our Portfolio
Autodesk Authorized Training Centre
Maxon Training Partner
Unreal Academic Partner Program
Top 15 Creative Schools in the World
Best Game Development school in US and Easter Europe
Character Art
Environment Art
VFX Training
3D Animation
CG Fundamentals
The Students are our Portfolio
Autodesk Authorized Training Centre
Maxon Training Partner
Unreal Academic Partner Program
Top 15 Creative Schools in the World
Best Game Development school in US and Easter Europe
Character Art
Environment Art
VFX Training
3D Animation
CG Fundamentals
The Students are our Portfolio
Autodesk Authorized Training Centre
Maxon Training Partner
Unreal Academic Partner Program
Top 15 Creative Schools in the World
Best Game Development school in US and Easter Europe
Character Art
Environment Art
VFX Training
3D Animation
CG Fundamentals
The Students are our Portfolio
Autodesk Authorized Training Centre
Maxon Training Partner
Unreal Academic Partner Program
Top 15 Creative Schools in the World
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Top-Rated 3D Artist & Game Designer

Autodesk Maya certified 3D artist at the M3DS Academy generation of 2017, specialized in Game Design and Animation. Highly skilled in hard surface modeling, UV mapping, texturing and rendering. Currently one of 0.03% Top Rated Plus freelancers in the World on UpWork with over 8 years of extensive experience, having worked on over 150 different projects.

Dushko A.

Top-Rated 3D Artist & Game Designer

Autodesk Maya certified 3D artist at the M3DS Academy generation of 2017, specialized in Game Design and Animation. Highly skilled in hard surface modeling, UV mapping, texturing and rendering. Currently one of 0.03% Top Rated Plus freelancers in the World on UpWork with over 8 years of extensive experience, having worked on over 150 different projects.

Dushko A.

Top-Rated 3D Artist & Game Designer

Autodesk Maya certified 3D artist at the M3DS Academy generation of 2017, specialized in Game Design and Animation. Highly skilled in hard surface modeling, UV mapping, texturing and rendering. Currently one of 0.03% Top Rated Plus freelancers in the World on UpWork with over 8 years of extensive experience, having worked on over 150 different projects.

Dushko A.

M3DS Academy is a Top 50
creative school worldwide.

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Program overview

The 4-year program at M3DS Academy offers an immersive journey into 3D art and game development. Students gain hands-on experience, work on real projects, and receive personalized mentorship—preparing them for careers in games, film, design, animation, and other creative industries.

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A New Beginning

CG Fundamentals — Beginner Level

Your journey into the world of 3D begins. Over the first six months, you learn the essential foundations of modeling, sculpting, texturing, lighting, and game workflows. This is where curiosity transforms into skill, and your artistic eye starts to take shape.

KEY SKILLS

  • 3D Modeling Basics
  • Digital Sculpting Foundations
  • Texturing Fundamentals
  • Lighting Essentials
  • Game Workflow Introduction
  • Software Navigation

Deep Dive Into CG Workflows

CG Fundamentals — Basic Level

At the one-year mark, you start to understand how the full 3D pipeline connects. You'll develop stronger technical abilities, explore more advanced tools, and begin producing structured assignments that reinforce real production workflows.

KEY SKILLS

  • Full 3D Pipeline Understanding
  • Advanced Tool Exploration
  • Structured Assignments
  • Production Workflows
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Project Organization

Mastering Complexity

CG Fundamentals — Intermediate Level

Now you engage with complex topics: advanced modeling, multi-layered texturing, character and environment workflows, and deeper Unreal Engine systems. Your work becomes more confident, more polished, and more aligned with industry standards.

KEY SKILLS

  • Advanced Modeling Techniques
  • Multi-layered Texturing
  • Character Workflows
  • Environment Workflows
  • Unreal Engine Systems
  • Industry Standards

Career Path Discovery

CG Fundamentals — Expert Level

As you finish the Fundamentals track, you gain clarity on your strengths and interests. This stage gives you a guided overview of industry roles and specializations, helping you choose the path that fits your passion — Character Art, Environment Art, Technical Art, or Game Development.

SPECIALIZATIONS

  • Character Art Path
  • Environment Art Path
  • Technical Art Path
  • Game Development Path
  • Industry Role Overview
  • Career Guidance

Choose Your Specialization

Environment Art, Character Art, Programming & More

You now begin your specialized training. Each route is crafted to take you deep into the tools, workflows, and techniques used by real studios. This is where you begin building the core pieces of your future portfolio.

SPECIALIZATION TRACKS

  • Environment Art Specialization
  • Character Art Specialization
  • Programming Track
  • Studio-Level Tools
  • Advanced Techniques
  • Portfolio Building

Mentorship With Industry Titans

Direct Guidance from Professionals

You work directly with professionals who create the games, films, and worlds you admire. Their personal guidance accelerates your growth, sharpens your eye for detail, and pushes you to develop studio-ready work.

MENTORSHIP BENEFITS

  • 1-on-1 Professional Guidance
  • Industry Insider Knowledge
  • Accelerated Skill Growth
  • Detail-Oriented Feedback
  • Studio-Ready Standards
  • Real-World Experience

Crafting an Industry-Ready Portfolio

Your Greatest Asset

Under mentor guidance, you develop high-quality projects that showcase your skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. This portfolio becomes your greatest asset — ready for ArtStation, The Rookies, and studio applications.

PORTFOLIO ELEMENTS

  • High-Quality Projects
  • Skill Showcase Pieces
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • ArtStation Ready
  • The Rookies Submissions
  • Studio Application Ready

An Experienced Artist Hungry for More

Graduation & Beyond

You graduate not just as a student, but as a fully formed 3D artist with deep technical understanding, real project experience, and the drive to continue growing. You're ready to enter the industry with confidence — or continue mastering your craft even further.

GRADUATE PROFILE

  • Fully Formed 3D Artist
  • Deep Technical Understanding
  • Real Project Experience
  • Industry-Ready Skills
  • Continuous Growth Mindset
  • Professional Confidence

A New Beginning

Explore the benefits of enrolling in this academy.

Portfolio Promotion

We take immense pride in showcasing the promotion portfolios worldwide of our talented students.

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Career Opportunities

100% of our graduates are hired after finishing the academy. Some of them work for Marvel Studios, Apple TV+, Netflix, Disney, Activision, 4A Games etc.

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Industry Experience

Work with our team to gain industry standard experience, applicable in many studios worldwide. Learn proper workflows, communication and discipline.

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M3DS Academy is a Top 50
creative school worldwide.

After completing the academy, you’ll be prepared for a career in many industries:

Game Developer
VFX Artist
Animator
Rigging Artist
Technical Artist
Creature Artist
Game Developer
VFX Artist
Animator
Rigging Artist
Technical Artist
Creature Artist
Hard Surface Artist
Concept Artist
CG Instructor
Product Designer
Hard Surface Artist
Concept Artist
CG Instructor
Product Designer
Lighting Artist
Layout Artist
Environment Artist
Game Designer
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Lighting Artist
Layout Artist
Environment Artist
Game Designer
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What Our
Students Say

Hear from students who turned their passion into careers. Our hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world projects have helped them land roles at top studios worldwide.

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M3DS Academy is an exceptional learning platform. The courses are well-structured, the instructors are knowledgeable, and the community is supportive. I've gained valuable skills and insights that have truly enriched my professional journey. Highly recommended!

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Mario Stojanov

2023-09-06

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M3DS is the perfect academy for anyone interested in learning 3D design. The instructors go out of their way to help and guide you through the learning process and they're passionate about sharing their knowledge and skills with you. All of the lessons are well thought out and teach you something useful. All in all, a great place to begin your journey into the world of 3D.

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Petar Cacanoski

2023-08-24

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I have attended Academy Year 1 % 2 here and I can say the whole program was on point! The classes were all focused on important learning that I could implement in wherever my creativity took me to. The instructors were very detailed and helpful, and whenever I would hit a wall they would help me out throughout the whole year. And just to note before M3DS Academy I had no experience in the 3D world, and after I completed now I feel confident in creating fully realistic environments, game-ready characters, game assets etc... If you would like to learn and receive the best education to enter the 3D world, this is where you should go!

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Teodor Mihajlov

2023-08-23

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Academy Year 1 was an excellent experience. I am glad that I took part and I am recommending this to everyone. Also, a big shout out to the great instructors who take a big part of the whole learning process.

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Џингов. Јане

2023-08-22

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Outstanding academy! Expert training in 3D design and game development. Cutting-edge curriculum, and amazing hands-on experience. A top choice for aspiring 3D artists and game developers.

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Mihail Danilovski

2023-08-22

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It's been wonderful journey, I learned a lot here, and I'm continuing to do so!

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Nikola Temkov

2023-08-21

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I attended Academy Couse 01 & 02. Loved every part of it. They really put everything on the lessons, on teaching, and they make sure you go through and understand every detail. It's amazing how they also encourage you to work on your own projects and give you advices on how to make everything better. I 'annoyed' them with so many questions, however, the not just answered all of them but they made sure I understand by sending even screenshots and even video where I was doing something wrong.
And since I was one of the lucky ones to attend live, the atmosphere there was so nice and they went to each student to see who is doing what and advice and help on the times when one would get stuck somewhere.
Another thing is that they give homework and they literally tell if something doesn't look right, and if you forget a homework, they write and ask for them.

I highly recommend to take the courses with M3DS Academy, and work with these guys because they are really great people.

Bekim K.

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Bekim K

2023-08-21

Google company logo with multicolored letters.Five yellow stars rating on a transparent background.

M3DS Academy is an exceptional learning platform. The courses are well-structured, the instructors are knowledgeable, and the community is supportive. I've gained valuable skills and insights that have truly enriched my professional journey. Highly recommended!

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Mario Stojanov

2023-09-06

Google company logo with multicolored letters.Five yellow stars rating on a transparent background.

M3DS is the perfect academy for anyone interested in learning 3D design. The instructors go out of their way to help and guide you through the learning process and they're passionate about sharing their knowledge and skills with you. All of the lessons are well thought out and teach you something useful. All in all, a great place to begin your journey into the world of 3D.

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Petar Cacanoski

2023-08-24

Google company logo with multicolored letters.Five yellow stars rating on a transparent background.

I have attended Academy Year 1 % 2 here and I can say the whole program was on point! The classes were all focused on important learning that I could implement in wherever my creativity took me to. The instructors were very detailed and helpful, and whenever I would hit a wall they would help me out throughout the whole year. And just to note before M3DS Academy I had no experience in the 3D world, and after I completed now I feel confident in creating fully realistic environments, game-ready characters, game assets etc... If you would like to learn and receive the best education to enter the 3D world, this is where you should go!

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Teodor Mihajlov

2023-08-23

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Academy Year 1 was an excellent experience. I am glad that I took part and I am recommending this to everyone. Also, a big shout out to the great instructors who take a big part of the whole learning process.

White tuning fork icon inside a teal circle on black background.
Џингов. Јане

2023-08-22

Google company logo with multicolored letters.Five yellow stars rating on a transparent background.

Outstanding academy! Expert training in 3D design and game development. Cutting-edge curriculum, and amazing hands-on experience. A top choice for aspiring 3D artists and game developers.

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Mihail Danilovski

2023-08-22

Google company logo with multicolored letters.Five yellow stars rating on a transparent background.

It's been wonderful journey, I learned a lot here, and I'm continuing to do so!

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Nikola Temkov

2023-08-21

Google company logo with multicolored letters.Five yellow stars rating on a transparent background.

I attended Academy Couse 01 & 02. Loved every part of it. They really put everything on the lessons, on teaching, and they make sure you go through and understand every detail. It's amazing how they also encourage you to work on your own projects and give you advices on how to make everything better. I 'annoyed' them with so many questions, however, the not just answered all of them but they made sure I understand by sending even screenshots and even video where I was doing something wrong.
And since I was one of the lucky ones to attend live, the atmosphere there was so nice and they went to each student to see who is doing what and advice and help on the times when one would get stuck somewhere.
Another thing is that they give homework and they literally tell if something doesn't look right, and if you forget a homework, they write and ask for them.

I highly recommend to take the courses with M3DS Academy, and work with these guys because they are really great people.

Bekim K.

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Bekim K

2023-08-21

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Studios Hiring Our Graduates

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Finance  
Your Journey

$7,380

Academy Price per Year

Single Year Academy Program
$29,520

Academy Year 1-4 bundle

4-Year Academy Program

Flexible Payment Options

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Get access to masterclasses, tutorials, and the latest updates in 3D
modeling, animation, and careers in game development.

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The Architects of our
Academic Program

Crafted by Industry Titans

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Chief Executive Officer at M3DS Academy
Stefan Mitrov
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Head of Games and EducationM3DS
Simon Zafirovski
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Director of TrainingDreamworks Animation
JC Cornwell
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Director of Photography Pixar A.S.
Eric Smitt
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Lead Technical Artist Adobe Substance
Laurens Corijn
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Art Director
Respawn
Todd Sue
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Environment Artist and Lead Instructor M3DS
Mario Stojanov
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Model Supervisor Industrial Art & Magic
Marko Chulev
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Senior CG Generalist
Brownbag Films
Darko Mitev
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Art Director
The Micho
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Lead Game Artist
3D Generalist
Nikola Damjanov
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Character Artist
M3DS
Luka Kostoski
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Creative DirectorM3DS
Sergej Smilkov
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Mentor
M3DS
Marko Lazov