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Creating sci-fi stylized high poly characters in Zbrush

This course is designed to help intermediate artists understand how a professional character artist approaches the creation of a stylized sci-fi character for games. Many students struggle with knowing where to start, how to properly block out anatomy, or how to turn rough shapes into clean, production-ready high-poly models. In this course, I guide you through the entire workflow step by step, explaining not only what to do, but why each decision is made. Everything is recorded in real time, without skipping steps, so you can follow along at your own pace. By the end of the course, you will confidently understand how to build anatomy, sculpt stylized clothing and armor, refine hard-surface elements in ZBrush, and create a complete high-poly character and weapon ready for the next production stage.

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  • unreal Engine 5
ZBrush
ZBrush
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stylized
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sci-fi
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gameart
Character Design
Character Design
3d-graphics
3d-graphics
3d-modelling
3d-modelling
ZBrush
ZBrush
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characterart
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stylized
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sci-fi
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gameart
Character Design
Character Design
3d-graphics
3d-graphics
3d-modelling
3d-modelling

What you will gain after the course

  • Create a complete stylized sci-fi character from scratch using a professional workflow

  • Build strong anatomy blockouts and refine them into final forms

  • Sculpt stylized clothing, armor, and accessories in ZBrush

  • Perform hard-surface modeling directly inside ZBrush

  • Turn rough blockouts into clean, detailed high-poly models ready for retopology

  • Turn rough blockouts into clean, detailed high-poly models ready for retopology Create a stylized sci-fi weapon to complement a character design

Stylized Sci-Fi Character Creation in ZBrush

– High-Poly for Games

Learn how professional character artists create stylized sci-fi characters for the game industry, from anatomy blockout to final high-poly models — all using ZBrush.


This course focuses on the real production workflow used in game art studios, covering anatomy, clothing, hard-surface armor, and weapon creation. Everything is sculpted in real time, with no steps skipped.


This course was planned based on common struggles artists face when transitioning from basic sculpting to clean, production-ready high-poly characters. The goal is to help students understand how professionals think and work, not just which tools to use.

What You’ll Learn

Section 1️⃣ Core Keywords – Character Foundations & Blockout

In this section, you will learn how to build a strong foundation for a stylized sci-fi character.

You’ll start by analyzing references and creating character anatomy from scratch, focusing on proportions and stylized forms. From there, you’ll develop a full character blockout, including the body, clothing, and armor, ensuring all elements work together cohesively before refinement begins.

*️⃣Topics covered:

  • Stylized anatomy creation

  • Full character body blockout

  • Cloth and armor blockout techniques

  • Hard-surface blockout directly in ZBrush

  • Professional organization and workflow

Section 2️⃣Core Keywords – High-Poly Refinement & Detailing

This section focuses on turning rough blockouts into clean, detailed high-poly models ready for production.

You’ll refine each character part individually — clothing, armor, accessories, hair, mask, and inner suit — using professional sculpting and hard-surface techniques. The course concludes with the creation of a stylized sci-fi weapon, adding storytelling and visual interest to the character.

*️⃣Topics covered:

  • High-poly refinement workflow

  • Stylized cloth sculpting

  • Hard-surface detailing in ZBrush

  • Creating clean, retopology-ready models

  • Stylized weapon creation

Before You Enroll

💭Prerequisites & Notices

Skill Requirements
This course is intended for intermediate ZBrush users. You should already be familiar with the ZBrush interface and basic sculpting tools. Beginners are encouraged to watch an introductory ZBrush tutorial before enrolling.

🔊Audio & Video Quality

  • Full HD video

  • Clear narration

  • Entire course recorded in real time

  • No skipped steps

✍️Learning Method
The course is designed for follow-along learning, allowing you to sculpt alongside the instructor at your own pace.

❔Questions & Updates
Students can ask questions through the course platform. The course may receive future updates to improve clarity or workflow explanations.

⚠️Copyright & Usage Notice
All course content, including videos and assets, is protected by copyright. The techniques learned can be used in personal and commercial projects, but redistribution or resale of course materials is strictly prohibited.

💡When you complete this course

This course provides a certification of completion in a format suitable for resumes and portfolios.
By completing the course, you can receive this, which can serve as official proof of your learning accomplishments.

💡Learn Smart with Language Options for Audio and Subtitles

You can switch both audio and subtitles according to your learning style.
Select your preferred language.

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Who is this course right for?

  • Intermediate ZBrush users who struggle with moving from rough blockouts to clean, polished high-poly characters

  • Game artists and character artists who want to learn a complete, real-world workflow used in professional productions

  • Artists who understand ZBrush basics but feel stuck when sculpting stylized anatomy, clothing, or armor

Need to know before starting?

  • Yes. This course requires basic to intermediate knowledge of ZBrush. You should be familiar with the ZBrush interface and basic sculpting tools. If you have never used ZBrush before, it is recommended to first watch an introductory ZBrush tutorial before taking this course.

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