Texture and Lighting for 3D Environments

This course closed on October 25, 2025.

In this course, students are equipped with the knowledge and techniques to create “hand painted” textures with proper lighting conditions using Photoshop. These textures are applied to a 3D model. This course helps students understand how to apply lighting concepts to a 2D texture while considering 3D application.

Course Instructor

Devin Morse Course Author / Instructor

Devin is currently a Game Art Course Director at Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL. He is also an Online Course Developer and instructor for Arts Atelier 146.Previously, Devin worked in the Military Simulation Industry as a 3D Graphics Artist for Carley Corporation in Orlando, FL. He worked on various military projects to include the Ready Relevant Learning program (the Navy’s largest training program) and the Marines’ CH53K King Stallion helicopter.Devin also worked in the Independent Game Development industry. Various companies include Inverted Studios, The Factory, and Mechanical Butterfly, LLC. He has worked in multiple capacities, such as lead game developer, animator, level designer, and 2D/3D artist. Devin continues to work on indie video games.Devin is a graduate from the Academy of Art University with a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in Game Design and a MA (Master of Arts) in Game Development (3D Environment Art) from Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

Course Information

Duration: 7 Weeks

Intensity: Moderate

Course Schedule

This course is not yet scheduled.

Weekly Livestreams

Each week, a one-hour livestream with your instructor will be scheduled so you can ask any questions you may have and get feedback in real-time.

One Month Access

All pre-recorded lectures and recorded livestreams will be available to you one month so you can review lessons even after the course ends.

Certificate

Completing this course at a Professional or Advanced Level will act as credit toward a certificate in the corresponding Program Area.

Course Outline

Photoshop Interface
Tileable Textures
Wood Textures
Brick Texture
Metal Textures
Non-destructive Variations
Combining Textures
Transparency
Applying Textures in Maya
Applying Materials in Unreal Engine 4

Recommended Software

Unreal Engine
Autodesk Maya student software
Adobe Photoshop or equivalent.

Hardware Requirements

(Minimum)

OS: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit or Mac OSX Sierra
CPU: Quad-core Intel or AMD processor, 2.5 GHz or faster
RAM: 8 GB (recommend to have at least 32 GB)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or ADM Radeon 6870 HD series card or higher
Video Card/DirectX Version: DirectX 11 or DirectX 12 compatible graphics card
For storage purposes, fast SSDs are recommended

Assignments

Assignments will be given on a weekly basis. Students are recommended to dedicate a minimum of 10 hours a week reviewing lecture content and completing assignments.

Grading

Grades are given based on levels. You can learn about our grading system.

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Refund Policy

Please note that courses with critiqued lessons are nonrefundable due to the limited number of seats.

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Available Enrollments

This course will be available for enrollment soon.