Let's build an Among Us video game character together. This class will teach students how to create their first 3D video game character in Blender. Students should have some basic knowledge of 3D modeling or know how to create basic shapes, navigate in a 3D space and be able to move scale and rotate objects in a 3D modeling program equivalent. Students will learn all about edit mode in Blender. Learners will be introduced vertex, edge and face modes and be shown how to modify basic geometric shapes using these 3 modes. The teacher will then introduce the concept of modifiers and demonstrate and use the mirror and subdivision surface modifiers and we will cover the basics of materials (painting our model using colors) Students will be introduced to the following modeler tools: Bevel Extrude Inset loop cut Mirror tool Subdivision Surface tool The teacher will then demonstrate how each tool works and learners will then practice using each tool and experimenting with them. Once students feel comfortable we will make our video game Astronaut. Their creation can then be used in video games and 3D printing.
Students will deepen their understanding of 3D modeling
Learn new modeling techniques and tools
Students must download and install Blender before the first day of class. If you have problems installing please send me a message on Outschool and I will try to help. Hardware Requirements: A three-button mouse (left mouse, right mouse, and a scroll wheel) THIS IS REQUIRED! Keyboard A secondary monitor or device for the zoom lesson. A desktop or laptop Computer that from the last 5-9 years should work)
Hi, my name is Christopher Walls.
I believe learning should be fun, interactive, and engaging. Classes should be hands-on.
I am a professional 3D modeler and teach ESL online. I have been working as a 3D modeler for over 13 years. I work for a company that makes air traffic control simulators. I get to make video games that train and educate people I love it so much. I have always had a passion for video games and making cool things I am excited to share my knowledge with others who want to make cool things.
I have been working with kids in some capacity for most of my life. I have worked as a summer camp counselor for over 10 years. In college I volunteered at a local high school where I taught students how to use photoshop, make websites and 3D models. I have 3 years of experience teaching online as an English teacher to foreign students.
I graduated from the University of Central Florida (2005) with a BA in Digital Media and a Masters Degree (2007) in Modeling and Simulation.