Week 1 – 3ds Max Fundamentals

Module 1: Introduction to 3ds Max

• Introduction to 3D Visualization
• Applications of 3ds Max
• 3ds Max Interface & Workspace
• Viewports & Navigation
• Setting Project Units
• Coordinate Systems
• Selection Techniques
• Transform Tools – Move, Rotate & Scale
• Snapping Tools
• Object Properties

Module 2: Basic 3D Modeling

• Standard Primitives
• Extended Primitives
• Creating & Editing Shapes
• Editable Poly
• Editable Spline
• Vertex, Edge, Border, Polygon & Element
• Extrude
• Bevel
• Inset
• Bridge
• Connect
• Chamfer
• Shell

Module 3: 2D Shapes & Modifiers

• Line & Spline Tools
• Extrude Modifier
• Lathe
• Bend
• Twist
• Taper
• Symmetry
• Mirror
• Array
• TurboSmooth
• Modifier Stack

Week 1 Practical

Create basic architectural objects and simple furniture models.

Week 2 – Interior & Architectural Modeling

Module 4: Creating Interiors from Floor Plans

• Importing AutoCAD Drawings
• Cleaning Imported CAD Files
• Setting Correct Scale
• Creating Walls
• Floors & Ceilings
• Doors & Windows
• Wall Openings
• Creating Stairs
• False Ceiling Modeling

Module 5: Furniture Modeling

• Sofa Modeling Basics
• Table & Chair Modeling
• Bed Modeling
• Wardrobe Modeling
• TV Unit
• Kitchen Cabinets
• Shelves & Storage Units
• Decorative Elements

Module 6: Model Organization

• Layers
• Groups
• Naming Objects
• Clone & Instance
• Align Tools
• Pivot Points
• Object Isolation
• Scene Organization

Week 2 Practical

Create a complete 3D bedroom or living room from a 2D plan.

Week 3 – Materials, Lighting & Camera

Module 7: Materials & Texturing

• Introduction to Material Editor
• Physical Materials
• Applying Materials
• Wood
• Glass
• Metal
• Marble & Stone
• Tiles
• Fabric
• Wall Paint
• Bump & Normal Maps
• Reflection & Refraction
• UVW Map
• Texture Scaling & Mapping

Module 8: Lighting

• Principles of 3D Lighting
• Natural Lighting
• Artificial Lighting
• Interior Lighting Setup
• Daylight Scenes
• Night Scenes
• Spot & Area Lights
• Ambient Lighting
• Exposure Control
• Creating Realistic Shadows

Module 9: Camera Setup

• Creating Cameras
• Camera Positioning
• Interior Camera Angles
• Perspective Control
• Composition
• Depth of Field Basics
• Creating Multiple Camera Views

Week 3 Practical

Apply realistic materials, lighting, and professional camera views to an interior scene.

Week 4 – Rendering & Professional Visualization

Module 10: Rendering

• Introduction to Rendering
• Rendering Workflow
• Render Setup
• Resolution & Output Settings
• Draft vs Final Render
• Interior Rendering
• Exterior Rendering Basics
• Render Quality Optimization
• Noise Reduction Basics

Module 11: V-Ray / Corona Basics

Depending on the rendering software used in the course:

• Introduction to V-Ray or Corona Renderer
• Render Engine Setup
• Materials
• Lights
• Sun & Sky
• Environment Settings
• Camera Exposure
• Realistic Reflections
• Render Settings
• High-Quality Final Rendering

Module 12: Post-Production

• Saving Render Outputs
• Basic Render Correction
• Brightness & Contrast
• Color Correction
• Basic Photoshop Post-Production
• Adding Background Elements
• Preparing Images for Presentation