Introduction to 3D Character Modeling & Animation With Blender

COURSE LEVEL
This is intended as an Introductory course, suitable for beginners and those with limited experience.
Prior to the start of the course, please download and install the latest version of Blender.
Make sure to have an external mouse! 

COURSE SCHEDULING
Classes are for one hour and 15 minutes, once-a-week for 8 weeks OR
Two classes  for one hour and 15 minutes, twice-a-week for 4 weeks!

LET"S GET STARTED
- With a tour of the Blender interface
- Meet Suzanne!
- Introduction to navigation shortcuts 
- Overview of Blender working environment
- I will show you how to create and edit basic, primitive shapes
- We will go over some of the tools together and I will demonstrate how to use them

CREATING A CHARACTER
- Start with bringing in a reference image (sometimes called a Character Turn around image)
- Then we will learn how to work with modifiers and subdivision surfaces
- And finally we will apply materials and textures to give our character a more finished look!

FEATURES COVERED WILL INCLUDE
- How to apply object constraints
- How to apply loop cuts
- Complete a low-poly character

IT'S THEN TIME TO ANIMATE
- Start by rigging the character 
- How to animate  
- Apply realistic timing
- Optimize character for a variety of movement: for example idling, walking, running, jumping

HOW WILL CHARACTER BE USED?
- In a game?
- In an animation?

CREATE STORYBOARDS
- Create mini-scene(s)