for 5 classes

3D-Modeling Camp: A Blender Crash Course for Beginners!

Completed by 28 learners

Ages 10-15

Live Group Class

In this live class, discover the basics of 3D modeling and begin your journey with Blender!

Maddy Vollebregt, MSc

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(448 reviews)

Live video meetings

5x per week, 1 week

3-6 learners per class

75 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

5 live meetings

6 hrs 15 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Would you like to build your own characters, buildings, and worlds? Do you want to learn how models for animated films and video games are built? In this introduction to Blender, we will cover the basic tools of 3D modeling in Blender and understand how to navigate the 3D space. 

Blender is a free open-source 3D creation software. Blender can be used for modeling, animation, game creation, and more! This class focuses on modeling (animation is not covered) but students are encouraged to explore the many tools that Blender offers. Over the course of two weeks, students will use the learned tools to build their own castle. There are no graded assignments but students may share their castle with the class and/or submit it for a grade if they like.

Lesson 1: Blender navigation, adding and transforming objects, and material application.
Lesson 2: Editing mode and editing tools to transform a basic object into unique shapes. 
Lesson 3: Texturing and UV editing to bring the scene to life. 
Lesson 4: Modeling terrain and background. 
Lesson 5: Background continued, lighting, and rendering. 

Each class will have 5 live meetings and during each meeting, a new lesson will be demonstrated. Students are expected to follow along with the teacher but students are also welcome to simply observe the demonstration. The lessons will also be posted after each lesson as a PDF document in case students want to review the lesson. 

No previous knowledge of 3D modeling or Blender is required but basic computer literacy is required. Students will have to find file downloads, copy files, and save files on their own computers. Students are expected to explore Blender in their own time and use the discussion board to ask questions and collaborate with classmates. The teacher can always be contacted through a direct message or through the classroom page. Students are expected to post any questions, difficulties, or projects in the classroom page; the more questions the better! 

Unfortunately, tablets and Chromebooks do not support Blender unless you use Linus as an operating system. A laptop or desktop computer is required. A computer mouse with a scroll wheel is needed for the class. 


Image credits: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/low-poly-castle-56a57af5fd364ab89349a31d0a8c64c0

Other Details

Supply List

Blender needs to be downloaded before the first meeting. Blender is is free and safe. A desktop or laptop computer is required as Blender does not work on tablets or Chromebooks. A computer mouse is also needed as it makes navigating, and using the tools much easier. Directions for downloading and getting started will be shared in the class welcome post.

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Blender

Meet the teacher

Maddy Vollebregt, MSc

Joined November, 2018

4.8

448reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Hi students and guardians! 

My name is Maddy and I'm a Dutch American living in Amsterdam. I grew up in Southern California and I came to NL to study and decided to stay. Before moving to Amsterdam I lived in London where I taught about air quality and sustainable transportation. I've also lived in Rhode Island, Melbourne (Australia), and San Francisco. 

Education
I have a Master of Science in Industrial Ecology from TU Delft and Leiden University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Management from the University of Rhode Island. I'm currently doing research for a Ph.D. in sustainable consumption at the University of Amsterdam. 

Teaching experience
I've been teaching on Outschool since 2018. My teaching experience began as a tutor when I was a teenager and I continued tutoring throughout high school and college. I was a summer camp instructor for multiple years, and I taught after-school science and technology programs at San Francisco schools. I have been an assistant director at an outdoor summer camp, and I taught sustainability at London schools. My previous experiences also include construction planning, wetland restoration, and sustainability consulting. 

My classes focus on the natural sciences and technology but I am constantly finding new interests and understanding the science behind anything is fascinating. If we do a small amount of investigation we can see how connected our natural world is! 

My passion for science and sustainability comes from my love for the outdoors. In my free time I love to hike, surf, mountain bike, SCUBA dive, bake, and travel! I like to intertwine learning with adventure to understand the wonders of our world. I use my experiences to make science easy to understand and relatable. 

Anyone can be a scientist! Our world has many complex issues and we need more curious minds to find creative solutions. My goal is to get your student curious so each class will be upbeat, easy to understand, and welcoming! I use a combination of visual and auditory learning to create an engaging experience. I like to explain processes and reinforce them with reputable, scholarly videos. Students are encouraged to ask questions and share experiences,  but participation is not required. I will also share supplemental materials so students can continue learning outside the classroom.

Cancellations and rescheduling
If a class does not have the minimum learners (3 per class), 24 hours before class, then I will notify enrolled students and push back the meeting by a week. If this new time does not work, students will be given the option to transfer to a section that does or a full refund. A class will not be rescheduled more than once due to low enrollments. If you notice that enrollments are low for your class then feel free to share the class with friends or classmates to avoid rescheduling. 

Don't see a section that works for you? Please send me a schedule request or a private message and I'll make one that does. 

I can't wait to meet you!