Welcome to 3D Design Academy!
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Learn from the instructor with extensive industry experience
WHAT IS ALIAS AND WHAT IS DIGITAL SCULPTING?
Autodesk Alias is a family of Computer-aided industrial design (CAID) software predominantly used in Automotive Design and Industrial Design for generating Class A surfaces using Bézier surface and NURBS modeling method.
Digital sculpting is the use of CAID tools, such as Autodesk Alias to create digital models in the automotive, marine, aircraft, sporting equipment, packaging electronic enclosure, children’s toy, and fashion accessory markets.
WHAT WE DO
We will teach you all the tools you need in order to become one of the best automotive digital sculptors and help you command top salaries in the growing field of automotive design.
Soochan Lee
Founder and Principal Instructor at 3D Design Academy LLC
Soochan Lee is a Lead Digital Modeler with 10 years of industry experience in both concept and Class-A surfacing.
He started his career at GM after graduating from the College for Creative Studies in Transportation Design. His work includes several high-profile projects, such as the first mid-engine C8 Chevrolet Corvette and Cruise Origin autonomous shuttle. After a 9 year stint, he joined Canoo as a Senior Modeler, working on various projects, including the Lifestyle Vehicle, Pickup Truck, and the Multi-Purpose Delivery Vehicle. Now, Soochan is back at GM as a Lead Digital Sculptor for the Branded Advanced Team, working on future designs for the GMC Exterior Studio.
Having taught Alias classes at the College for Creative Studies as an Adjunct Faculty, Soochan brings an abundant knowledge of surfacing and industry experience. Many of his students now work at various OEMs including GM and Rivian, commanding top salaries, with private tutoring students at 100% job placement rate after completion of their portfolio.
