- MASTER BUILD
1-YEAR MASTER, Full-Time
+ 6-MONTHS EXTRA-MILE PROGRAM
MASTER BUILD orbits around an educational model based on a VFX Studio Training system, where the students learn the software and techniques while using studio pipeline tools like Shotgun, in order to organize, tracking and release assignments as well as having them approved in dailies or weeklies depending on the task and schedule.
The main idea is providing the students a true studio environment from day one, bringing them the experience of being part of a team with duties and responsibilities, as they will have once they incorporate into the studio workforce.
Providing this working environment to the students will help them to build the mindset required for developing good working habits that will help them to seamlessly get incorporated into the industry.

We will develop the classes instilling to the students a problem-solving mentality guided by a clearly defined goal, in order to get the job done according to the industry standards and down the instructor-supervisor requirements and suggestions.
The tools and techniques learned will provide the students with a starting point to complete successfully the assignment, and we will encourage them to explore alternative approaches if that fits better their personal preferences. There is not a right or wrong way to execute the work as soon as it is delivered on time and with the quality expected.
- IMPORTANT NOTICE
This Master will start in September 2021.
Since a limited number of students will be admitted and the early bird promotion, we suggest you Apply to our portal to get priority.
To take advantage of the Early Bird promotion, you need to fulfill the payment of the enrolment fee within May 31st, 2021.
Apply now and get a 30% off your tuition fee.
$ 5,000.00
TUITION FEE
$ 16,900.00
FULL PRICE
$ 21,900.00
EARLY BIRD PRICE
$ 16,830.00
MASTER BUILD orbits around an educational model based on a VFX Studio Training system, where the students learn the software and techniques while using studio pipeline tools like Shotgun, in order to organize, tracking and release assignments as well as having them approved in dailies or weeklies depending on the task and schedule.
The main idea is providing the students a true studio environment from day one, bringing them the experience of being part of a team with duties and responsibilities, as they will have once they incorporate into the studio workforce.
Providing this working environment to the students will help them to build the mindset required for developing good working habits that will help them to seamlessly get incorporated into the industry.

We will develop the classes instilling to the students a problem-solving mentality guided by a clearly defined goal, in order to get the job done according to the industry standards and down the instructor-supervisor requirements and suggestions.
The tools and techniques learned will provide the students with a starting point to complete successfully the assignment, and we will encourage them to explore alternative approaches if that fits better their personal preferences. There is not a right or wrong way to execute the work as soon as it is delivered on time and with the quality expected.
- IMPORTANT NOTICE
This Master will start in September 2021.
Since a limited number of students will be admitted and the early bird promotion, we suggest you Apply to our portal to get priority.
To take advantage of the Early Bird promotion, you need to fulfill the payment of the enrolment fee within May 31st, 2021.
Apply now and get a 30% off your tuition fee.
$ 5,000.00
TUITION FEE
$ 16,900.00
FULL PRICE
$ 21,900.00
EARLY BIRD PRICE
$ 16,830.00
YOU'LL BE IN A TRUE
STUDIO ENVIRONMENT
FROM DAY ONE
You'll have the experience of being part of a team with duties
and responsibilities, as you'll have into a studio workforce.

DIEGO GONZALEZ CORTES
LEAD OF BUILD AT GONZHU STUDIOSDiego is a multidisciplinary artist with more than 20 years of experience in creative fields like Info-Architecture, Product Design, Toy/Figurine Design, Prototyping, and for the last 10 years, specialized in Animation and VFX for TV.
With his experience in Design, Animation, and VFX, Diego has had roles from Product Designer to 3D Character Modeler, CG Generalist, and Lead of Build for TV, managing teams of artists in the UK, India, and China for multiple shows and product manufacturing.

DIEGO GONZALEZ CORTES
LEAD OF BUILD AT GONZHU STUDIOSDiego is a multidisciplinary artist with more than 20 years of experience in creative fields like Info-Architecture, Product Design, Toy/Figurine Design, Prototyping, and for the last 10 years, specialized in Animation and VFX for TV.
With his experience in Design, Animation, and VFX, Diego has had roles from Product Designer to 3D Character Modeler, CG Generalist, and Lead of Build for TV, managing teams of artists in the UK, India, and China for multiple shows and product manufacturing.
MASTER SYLLABUS

MODULE 1
MODELING I
Length: 12 weeks, 72 hours
Time: 3 classes a week, 2 hours per class
In this Module we will learn the fundamentals of Maya directing our attention to advance modeling techniques. The students will be familiar with the tools and techniques for Poly and Surface Modeling in Maya.
TOPICS
Introduction to Maya
Poly and Surface Modeling with Maya
Hard Surface Modeling with Maya
Organic Modeling with Maya
Mesh Lab & Instant Mesh

MODULE 2
MODELING II
Length: 12 weeks, 72 hours
Time: 3 classes a week, 2 hours per class
In this Module, the students will be familiar with the tools and techniques for Organic and Hard Surface Modeling in ZBrush. As well as 3D printing techniques and workflows, between Analog and CG. We will learn how to capture objects and environments with Reality Capture and how to process the data cleaning up the assets in Zbursh and Maya.We will design our first cloths with Marvelous Designer.
TOPICS
Introduction to ZBrush
Hard Surface Modeling with ZBrush
Organic Modeling with ZBrush
Intro to 3D printing. History, Materials and Techiq
Intro to Photometry with Reality Capture I
Intro to Marvelous Designer

MODULE 3
MODELING III
Length: 12 weeks, 72 hours
Time: 3 classes a week, 2 hours per class
In this Module we will learn how to work with Character creator in combination with ZBrush and Maya.We will learn the fundamentals of texturing with Substance Painter and Mari and how do a proper Look Development with Arnold in Maya, as well as Unreal.We will render passes for compositing in Nuke and edit in Premiere.
TOPICS
Intro to Character Creator
Intro to 3DWRAP
Texturing with Substance Painter
Texturing with Mari
Look Development with Arnold and Unreal
Reel with Nuke and Premiere

MODULE 4
EXTRA MILE
PROGRAM
Length: 12 weeks, 72 hours
Time: 3 labs a week, 2 hours per lab
Linknetic is proud to present an amazing partnership with GONZHU STUDIOS and ÉMIGRÉ ENTERTAINMENT. The EXTRA MILE PROGRAM is a 6-months work experience in a commercial project.
The students who enroll in the program will start at the beginning of the MODULE 3 and will work on the project for the next 6 months.
This Year 2021 the students at Extra Mile Program will be invited to collaborate on the project SINGULARITIES, an animated TV show developed by Gonzhu Studios and Emigre Entertainment.
By the moment we can’t disclose more information, except that… Its going to be fun!
Besides the Mentoring and Follow up of the job assignments, the students will get as bonus the following classes:
Reality Capture II
Marvelous Designer II
Free Software alternatives
3D Print project review
- Hardware required
- Mac or Pc
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Headphones or speakers
- Broadband connection
- Software required
- Shotgun
- Maya (main software, modeling, shading, lookdev and render)
- ZBrush (modeling, texturing, Uvs)
- Arnold (rendering)
- Photoshop (Texturing)
- PureRef (references manager)
- Mari (texturing HD)
- Substance Painter (Texturing)
- Marvelous Designer
- MeshLab (modeling, decimating & LODs)
- Instant Meshes (modeling, decimating & LODs)
- Premiere (Editing)
- Character Creator (character modeling)
- Unreal (Look Development and Rendering)
- R3DS Wrap (modeling / retargeting)
- Nuke (Compositing)
LINKNETIC IS THE VFX BUSINESS ACADEMY
SPECIALIZED IN FILMMAKING, ANIMATION, AND VISUAL EFFECTS
WITH A UNIQUE TRAINING METHOD
DEVELOPED ON REAL PROFESSIONAL NEEDS
A Data-Driven Vfx Academy, with a Strong Human Heart
LINKNETIC IS THE VFX BUSINESS ACADEMY
Specialized in Filmmaking, Animation, and Visual Effects.
WE HAVE THE BACKGROUND AND THE VISION TO SUCCEED







