Blender 3D

Program Overview

This course introduces beginners to Blender 3D, a free open-source software for 3D asset creation. It covers basic techniques in creating, animating, and rendering 3D models, equipping participants with modern skills applicable in industries such as animation, architecture, and fashion. The course fosters a collaborative environment with limited class sizes and experienced tutors, providing personalized attention and supporting participants in developing a portfolio of completed projects and final renders.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This course is designed for creatives who are new to digital asset creation or have limited knowledge of Blender. It aims to introduce basic techniques for 3D asset creation, animation, and rendering using Blender 3D, a powerful free open-source software. The course covers modern digital asset creation techniques applicable across creative industries like animation, architecture, product design, and fashion.

Outline:

The course is divided into three sessions:

• Session One:
• Introduction to digital language in Blender
• Why knowing your asset size is important
• Fundamentals of Import / Exporting assets
• Blender interface – modes, scenes, tabs, and modifiers
• Using transformation tools and traversing the workspace
• Working between Blender Modes – Object / Edit Mode / Sculpt
• Create 3D objects
• Walking through creating a 3D model in Blender.
• Session Two:
• Add-ons for Blender
• Modifiers, Manipulating and fixing
• Materials and Textures Nodes – Creating and applying digital textures
• Texture Painting – Creating your own effects
• UV Maps
• Session Three:
• Keyframes and Keysets – recording and marking movement
• Rendering – Setting up the camera, lighting, and movement.
• Final touches to your model and creating final outputs

Teaching:

• The course is taught in a creative studio culture that promotes discussion, collaboration, experimentation, and idea sharing.
• The class size is limited, allowing for one-on-one attention.
• The course is taught by an experienced tutor with established links to the profession and significant experience in varied practices.

Other:

• On successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance.
• By the end of the course, you will be able to set up, record, and edit different animation types, understand industry pipelines, and have a completed project and final renders for your portfolio.

The fee for this course is £695 (2023/24) or £765 (2024/25). Payment is due at the time of booking . You can read the terms and conditions of booking here. The fee for this course is £695 (2023/24) or £765 (2024/25). Payment is due at the time of booking. You'll also need to bring with you on the first session: