DaShaun Hightower

DaShaun Hightower: 3D Artist/Instructor

I am a Brooklyn based 3D Artist experienced in building digital collateral for small and medium-sized businesses. I have experience in hard surface design, environment design, 3D apparel design, 3D footwear design and creating custom textures. I am an award-winning designer who has had the pleasure of being on several panels discussing the importance of 3D. I am looking forward to working with each scholar on letting their imagination run wild and create unique 3D experiences.

3D Artist Pathway: Character Deveopment(You may also request times)

Grades 5-12
In this course scholars will get a more in depth understanding of how to create their own characters from base models. Scholars will come prepared with a sketch or reference images to create their own characters. This is an intensive course that gives scholars the tools to create dynamic models.
We will focus on:
Manipulating vertices, sides, and faces
Hard surface design
Using modifiers
Rendering settings (Eevee vs Cycles)
UV Unwrapping
60 minutes per session
4 Sessions
$175 (4 Sessions)
2-4 students group class
It is recommended that scholars complete the 3D Artist Pathway: Modeling Basics course before registering for this class.

3D Artist Pathway: Modeling Basics(You may also request times)

Grades 5-12
Have you ever wanted to create your own 3D model but didn't know where to start?
In 3D Artist Pathway: Modeling Basics scholars will get an entry level introduction into 3d modeling. In this 4-part class we will learn:
-How to navigate Blender (edit mode vs. object mode, rendering views, toolbox essentials)
-How to manipulate base models (scale, move, rotate)
-Material Application
-Basic light setups
This class is ideal for anyone with a curiosity to learn more about 3D modeling. After learning the basics students will be tasked with creating their own custom robot. They will model their own base meshes; apply custom materials and create their own experience. This class is a perfect building block to start exploring other courses such as:
Character development
Material Development
Animation Basics
3D Artist Capsule
55 minutes per session
4 Sessions
$300 (4 Sessions)
2-5 students group class

3D Artist Pathway: Custom Snapchat Filter Generator(You May Also Request TImes)

Grades 4-12
This amazing class is an into to Len Studio and using the platform to create custom snapchat filters that can be used across multiple social media platforms.
This is a great way for those interested in Augmented Reality or just a love for filters to get their feet wet while also learning a valuable skillset.
Some of the content that will be covered in the class include the following:
-How to track an object on to your face
-Using you webcam to test filters.
-Importing collateral from the internet to use in Lens Studio
-Exploring the possibilities of Augmented Reality
60 minutes
Single Session
$50 (Single Session)
2-6 students group class
This is a course that would require the scholar to download the platform LenStudio prior to the class session.https://ar.snap.com/download

3D Artist Pathway: Custom Materials(You may also request times)

Grades 5-12
In this course Scholars will build off of skills acquired in Modeling Basics to create their own personalized materials. This is an opportunity to explore the fundamentals of what makes a successful material.
Topics covered include:
Elements of art: scale, contrast, color theory,
Manipulating the material tab to produce materials with specialized effects (metalics, neon, transparent)
Intro to shader nodes
Intro to geometry nodes
60 minutes per session
4 Sessions
$149 (4 Sessions)
2-5 students group class