Week 1
Lesson 1
Modeling Basic Architecture
Students will need to have Blender already installed and running for their first day of class.  We will use modeling tools (extrude, inset, bevel, loop cut, etc) to create basic rooms, hallways, and other architecture.  This will include the use and manipulation of 3D primitives such as cubes, spheres, cylinders, toruses.  We will also explore how to duplicate our base shapes to quickly iterate a larger variety of structures.
Lesson 2
Adding Details to Architecture
After finishing our basic architecture, we will add in windows, doors, and other openings to enhance their detail and appeal.  Other adjustments will also include beveling edges, extruding faces, scaling, moving, and rotating basic geometry to add more character.  Scale will be emphasized so students start thinking about how a character might move about the 3d space in a movie or game.
Lesson 3
Modeling Props
Next we will model props such as satellite dishes, control centers, power generators, vents, storage tanks and more to add a sense of story when combined with the architecture.  We will learn how to duplicate objects and use their base shapes to then add more detail.  We will also explore how to distort, age, and destroy objects to show aging. 
Lesson 4
Applying Materials to Models
With all of our modular architecture and props complete, we will now apply materials to them such as metal, plastic, and glass to give more character.  Students will also learn how to adjust some of the materials to customize their color.  They will learn about terms that define materials such as rough, smooth, metallic, and emission.  A texture will be provided so they can get a brief introduction to UV mapping, which they will be able to scale and adjust.
Lesson 5
Assembling, Rendering, and Lighting
We will assemble all of the modular parts to make a final Sci Fi base with hallways, buildings, and props.  Extra work can include adding a network of tubes and pipes to connect all of the structures to a power source and communication system.  As students work, they will be encouraged to explore the function of their base and a backstory which could add to the purpose of their creations.  Once finished, students will learn how to arrange lights and render a final image of their model.