Shade and Map Images on 3D Models Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply shading techniques to 3D models to simulate lighting and material properties.
• Map 2D images onto 3D surfaces using UV mapping and texture coordinates.
• Evaluate different shading models (e.g., Phong, Blinn) for appropriate use in 3D scenes.
• Implement texture mapping methods such as diffuse, specular, and normal mapping.
• Demonstrate the ability to adjust texture tiling, offset, and blending modes.
• Analyze the impact of lighting and shading on the visual quality of 3D models.

Target Audience

This course is designed for 3D artists, graphic designers, and multimedia professionals who need to enhance their 3D models with realistic textures and shading.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, basic computer literacy and familiarity with 3D software are recommended.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practical sessions are essential for learners to apply shading and mapping techniques in a 3D software environment. These sessions allow learners to experiment with UV mapping, material creation, lighting setups, and rendering, reinforcing theoretical concepts through direct application.

Practical Activities

• UV Mapping Exercise — Learners UV map a simple 3D object (e.g., a cube or sphere) using different projection methods and apply a bitmap texture. (4h)
• Material Creation Lab — Learners create a realistic material (e.g., wood, metal, glass) using shader networks and maps (bump, normal, reflection). (4h)
• Lighting Setup Practical — Learners set up a three-point lighting rig and an HDRI environment for a provided 3D scene, then render test images. (4h)
• Final Project Production — Learners integrate all skills to shade, map, light, and render a complete 3D model (e.g., a vehicle or character) for final presentation. (8h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	40% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.