Level up yourself,
like in an RPG
like in an RPG
We have created a skill tree divided into five branches: Modeling, Textures, Rendering, Technical Stages, and Soft Skills.
The skill tree is non-linear, and you can progress through it in any order and at your own pace.
The skill tree is non-linear, and you can progress through it in any order and at your own pace.
Each skill consists of multiple tasks arranged in a difficulty curve inspired by game design principles.
Go on raids,
experience the pipeline
experience the pipeline
Raids is an important learning mechanism where students collaborate to create a large 3D scene. Each participant takes a role: modeling assets, leading the team, or overseeing the art direction of the entire scene.
This results in a full-fledged production simulator that provides experience in teamwork and serves as a powerful addition to your portfolio.
Take a look at our students' raids on ArtStation.
This results in a full-fledged production simulator that provides experience in teamwork and serves as a powerful addition to your portfolio.
Take a look at our students' raids on ArtStation.
Be yourself –
don't stay alone
don't stay alone
You will immediately gain access to a large community on Discord, where you can find activities that resonate with your interests. Discuss art during seminars, share your work, gain inspiration, and don't hesitate to ask thought-provoking questions.
This is not just a club of like-minded individuals - it's a cozy meeting place for people from various backgrounds in the CG industry.
This is not just a club of like-minded individuals - it's a cozy meeting place for people from various backgrounds in the CG industry.
We have presented all the skills using game mechanics: a difficulty curve and Metroidvania principles. You have the freedom to choose what to model and which skills to pursue, and your progress and specialization will be visible in your profile.
Above all, we prioritize artistic and technical principles, and the software becomes less important. If you need help with software shortcuts, we will provide detailed explanations in the "Buttons" [beta] section, which will be available in each task.
We don't promise that you will earn millions and achieve all your goals in a short period of time—no golden mountains or quick success. However, if you engage in a lot of modeling, we guarantee that you will level up your skills and be able to find your place in the industry.
Above all, we prioritize artistic and technical principles, and the software becomes less important. If you need help with software shortcuts, we will provide detailed explanations in the "Buttons" [beta] section, which will be available in each task.
We don't promise that you will earn millions and achieve all your goals in a short period of time—no golden mountains or quick success. However, if you engage in a lot of modeling, we guarantee that you will level up your skills and be able to find your place in the industry.
is to help you model a lot in a comfy environment that promotes your skill development!
Our goal
Take a look at how it all looks like:
These are the models from our first commercial raid. The students assembled these cars for a promotional video for the bank "Tochka" and gained real-world work experience along with some cool models for their portfolios.
You can take a closer look at everything in detail here.
You can take a closer look at everything in detail here.
You have the freedom to decide what you want to model. We provide tasks to enhance your artistic and technical foundations in 3D graphics. We teach you how to independently analyze and construct forms, make decisions, and overcome the challenges of 3D. This approach is much more beneficial for your skill development than simply replicating models taught by an instructor.
Each skill consists of tasks, detailed theory, relevant buttons in Maya and Blender, and useful materials collected by both instructors and other users.
Currently, all the theory is presented in text format with numerous GIFs. This helps students absorb the material more quickly, and it also makes it easier for us to update and improve the content.
Currently, all the theory is presented in text format with numerous GIFs. This helps students absorb the material more quickly, and it also makes it easier for us to update and improve the content.
You will also have access to our private channel on Discord. There, we organize daily tasks, raids, discuss each other's models, stream homework reviews, and exchange useful links. In Discord, you will find several voice channels where you can meet like-minded individuals and collaborate with them as a team.
Who are we?
In the RETRY team, we have the most experienced instructors with a background of working on major projects, including:
Currently, we are in early access. We already have many assignments for 3-6 months of learning, and we continue to evolve, and you can help us!
Like any experiment, the beta will involve both successes and failures. Our current format includes text lectures and streams with homework review. We are also working on new features, mechanics, and navigation. The platform is changing and updating, adapting to the test group's experience: fixing bugs, refining and changing content, and adding mechanics.
That's why it's important for us to hear your voice, see your art, and receive feedback that will help make the platform even better and your learning experience even more interesting and inspiring.
Like any experiment, the beta will involve both successes and failures. Our current format includes text lectures and streams with homework review. We are also working on new features, mechanics, and navigation. The platform is changing and updating, adapting to the test group's experience: fixing bugs, refining and changing content, and adding mechanics.
That's why it's important for us to hear your voice, see your art, and receive feedback that will help make the platform even better and your learning experience even more interesting and inspiring.
Our platform is a one great experiment.
Retry.roadmap
Will I be able to get a job after the training?
We don't promise you a magic pill that will give you a high-paying job right after the training. We create an environment for skill development, and much depends on what you already know. Typically, skills improve over time as they require constant practice and observation.
At the same time, many of our students are already working in the industry, and we receive good feedback from employers about our past courses: Draft Punk, Intensive Programs, Game Dev Marathon, Procedural Textures, Hard Surface Concept Art, and others that were created by our team.
If you make an effort, complete many assignments, and participate in group work, you will acquire a sufficient set of skills to work as a 3D artist. It all depends on you and your dedication. Don't expect magic! Learning is meticulous work and takes a lot of time.
At the same time, many of our students are already working in the industry, and we receive good feedback from employers about our past courses: Draft Punk, Intensive Programs, Game Dev Marathon, Procedural Textures, Hard Surface Concept Art, and others that were created by our team.
If you make an effort, complete many assignments, and participate in group work, you will acquire a sufficient set of skills to work as a 3D artist. It all depends on you and your dedication. Don't expect magic! Learning is meticulous work and takes a lot of time.
FAQ
No, our concept differs from traditional online schools. You complete assignments and acquire skills in a free order and pace. A skill is a set of tasks and theory united by a common theme, such as "Topology" or "Damage". It is not necessary to complete all skills, there is no overall deadline (only deadlines for each individual assignment), no mandatory lectures, and so on. It is more appropriate to call our initiative a workshop or a creative community rather than a course. Our goal is to bring people together for regular practice.
We are implementing a modular system on the platform, where each module consists of separate components such as assignments, theory, buttons, and useful information. Additionally, we have the flexibility to change the order of assignments and the content of each module. During the beta phase, it is important for us to gather feedback on the learning experience from our students in order to continuously update and improve the content (yes, education will now have patches!). We value observing the successes and failures of our users and refining the content accordingly. Once we determine that a particular skill is successful and effectively addresses all the objectives, we will create a video version of it. Some assignments may already include videos, but they are currently used sparingly.
We have created a system that is built around assignments. Each assignment has its own deadline, which is important to meet. However, the number of assignments you choose to complete per day/week/month is entirely up to you. You can choose to do 5 assignments per day if you want, or 3 per month. It's a flexible system that easily adapts to any pace of progress.
However, we recommend dedicating at least two hours twice a week to your studies (preferably more). If you have too short of a study session, for example, only 40 minutes, you won't have enough time to get into a productive state. On the other hand, if there are too long breaks between study sessions, such as a week or two, it becomes harder to remember what you learned previously, and it takes more time to recall, resulting in decreased efficiency.
However, we recommend dedicating at least two hours twice a week to your studies (preferably more). If you have too short of a study session, for example, only 40 minutes, you won't have enough time to get into a productive state. On the other hand, if there are too long breaks between study sessions, such as a week or two, it becomes harder to remember what you learned previously, and it takes more time to recall, resulting in decreased efficiency.
During the streams, our instructors will review students' work and provide real-time feedback. You can also ask questions and delve into the nuances of the skill. Here's an example of a stream: https://youtu.be/FhToF92rh0c
During the seminars, we analyze art that is interesting to students based on the Pyramid of Art Perception (craft, imagery, sensations). Seminars enhance reflection and the ability to read and feel art. Here's an example of a seminar: https://youtu.be/JkdvNOdCook
During the seminars, we analyze art that is interesting to students based on the Pyramid of Art Perception (craft, imagery, sensations). Seminars enhance reflection and the ability to read and feel art. Here's an example of a seminar: https://youtu.be/JkdvNOdCook
Our skill tree encompasses 62 skills, but at the start, we plan to launch with 12 skills that are already prepared. The remaining skills are currently in development and will be released as they become ready.
Yes, if you make an effort. It often happens on our courses, but it's not guaranteed. We focus on developing skills, and we don't promise instant job placement. If you improve your skills, you'll increase your chances of finding employment.
Our assignments have a smoothly increasing difficulty curve, and we try to make them easy for beginners but interesting and useful for experienced artists as well. If you can perform basic operations in your 3D editor, you will likely have no issues. However, if you have never opened a 3D editor before, it may be worth spending at least a week or two learning it (we recommend Blender or Maya) before joining us. In the future, we plan to provide introductions to the main editors.
At the moment, there isn't. But we plan to introduce it in the future.
Please email hello@retry.school with the subject line "Return my money!"
Communication is an important part of learning. In offline education, it happens naturally, but most online courses and platforms largely ignore the aspect of user communication. We use Discord to create a simple and convenient environment for communication and collaboration. We have several voice channels for modeling and doing assignments together, as well as channels for streams and seminars. We hold daily activities in Discord, discuss each other's work, and share useful links.
Be sure to ask any questions that bother you in Discord! Don't know where a particular button is or how it works? Write in the software questions channel! (Don't forget to assign yourself the role of your software in the roles channel to access discussions about your program). We will also duplicate the information with buttons on the platform.
If you have a strange and unclear question that you're somehow afraid to ask, post it in the "Strange Questions" channel, and we will help you understand the topic that interests you.
The project's Discord is a place for collaborative work! Don't hesitate to write in it!
Be sure to ask any questions that bother you in Discord! Don't know where a particular button is or how it works? Write in the software questions channel! (Don't forget to assign yourself the role of your software in the roles channel to access discussions about your program). We will also duplicate the information with buttons on the platform.
If you have a strange and unclear question that you're somehow afraid to ask, post it in the "Strange Questions" channel, and we will help you understand the topic that interests you.
The project's Discord is a place for collaborative work! Don't hesitate to write in it!
A skill itself is a comprehensive block, typically consisting of 4 to 7 assignments. Each assignment includes a section with theory, a detailed description of the task, and useful links. Completing a skill requires anywhere from a few hours to several tens of hours, depending on the assignment.
In the future, we plan to launch a system of group assignments: raids, as high-level content, where users can collaborate on complex projects, from locations to animations and prototypes. Moreover, all the assignments on the platform can be completed multiple times. This is useful if you want to refresh or reinforce a skill you have already completed.
In the future, we plan to launch a system of group assignments: raids, as high-level content, where users can collaborate on complex projects, from locations to animations and prototypes. Moreover, all the assignments on the platform can be completed multiple times. This is useful if you want to refresh or reinforce a skill you have already completed.
Most of our assignments are not demanding in terms of PC power. If in the past 2-3 years you were able to play new, high-budget games on your PC, even at minimum settings, there shouldn't be any major issues. However, each setup is individual, and the workload on your hardware depends not only on the software but also on what and how you will be modeling or texturing. The only thing that definitely requires a powerful computer is texturing in 4K (8K) and high-resolution rendering.
We don't tie ourselves to specific software; any 3D editor with a basic set of tools will suffice for most assignments. Our authors work with different programs such as Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, and Cinema 4D.
On the platform, we focus on fundamental artistic and technical principles that are universal across different programs. Working with silhouette, form, topology, major/mid/minor shapes, rhythms, and damage—none of these things care which program you're using or which tools you're utilizing. So if you already know a 3D editor, stick with it.
Additionally, for each assignment, we will provide a set of hints and tips for various software. For example, if we use the Bevel, Extrude, and Cut tools in an assignment, we will show these tools in Maya, Blender, and 3ds Max in the "Buttons" section. Initially, there may be few buttons, but we will expand this section as the platform develops.
In later skills, in the "Textures" branch, we will work with Substance Painter and Designer, but you can also use Marmoset Toolbag or Mari instead. Occasionally, engines like Unreal Engine or Unity will be required.
On the platform, we focus on fundamental artistic and technical principles that are universal across different programs. Working with silhouette, form, topology, major/mid/minor shapes, rhythms, and damage—none of these things care which program you're using or which tools you're utilizing. So if you already know a 3D editor, stick with it.
Additionally, for each assignment, we will provide a set of hints and tips for various software. For example, if we use the Bevel, Extrude, and Cut tools in an assignment, we will show these tools in Maya, Blender, and 3ds Max in the "Buttons" section. Initially, there may be few buttons, but we will expand this section as the platform develops.
In later skills, in the "Textures" branch, we will work with Substance Painter and Designer, but you can also use Marmoset Toolbag or Mari instead. Occasionally, engines like Unreal Engine or Unity will be required.
The authors themselves can engage in debates with each other! We simply share our viewpoints and experiences. However, the truth is much broader, and sometimes certain things that may initially seem contradictory can actually coexist quite well. Don't be afraid to ask questions and discuss anything that you don't understand! But avoid getting into heated arguments. Be polite and considerate, respect other participants in the community.
Yes! We even encourage it. We will review resubmitted homework assignments during our live streams, just like any other submissions. You can complete the same assignment as many times as you like. Fix errors, try out different tools and techniques — go ahead! Adjust your learning as you see fit. Dedicate as much time to each skill as you wish. The path through the skill tree is unique for everyone, so if you feel the need to spend more time and thoroughly improve in certain areas, it's not a problem.
