Beginner Blender: Create and Animate a 3D Sword (Self-Paced)

In this 3-lesson self-paced course, learners will get hands-on with Blender, the powerful free 3D modeling software used in animation and game development. Perfect for beginners, this course walks students through the creation of a custom sword from scratch — including modeling, shading, and animating it into a final rendered scene!
Each lesson includes a recorded video tutorial, key terminology, and a creative activity encouraging students to personalize their projects. Whether your learner dreams of making animated films or designing video game assets, this course is the perfect launchpad.

⚔️ Lesson Topics:
* Lesson 1: Blender Interface & Mesh Modeling
* Lesson 2: Shading, Lighting & Scene Setup
* Lesson 3: Animation Basics & Final Rendering
🎥 This is a beginner-friendly course — no prior Blender experience needed.

🎯 Learning Goals:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
* Navigate Blender’s user interface and move objects in 3D space
* Create and modify primitive meshes to form a 3D sword
* Add textures, lighting, and a camera for a visually appealing render
* Animate an object using keyframes and render a simple animation

🗓️ Suggested Timeline:
* Week 1: Lesson 1 – Modeling Your Sword
* Week 2: Lesson 2 – Shading and Lighting
* Week 3: Lesson 3 – Animating and Rendering
💡 Learners may move through content at their own pace — there are no live meetings.

🧰 Materials Needed:
* Blender Software (Free at blender.org/download)
* A PC or laptop capable of running Blender (ideally with a dedicated graphics card)

📌 Parental Guidance Note:
Learners will be installing and using third-party software (Blender). Please ensure the software is downloaded from the official website and that your child has permission to use it.

🧪 Class Format & Structure:
Each module contains:
* A pre-recorded tutorial (15–25 mins)
* A vocabulary list of key terms
* A creative task that builds upon the previous lesson