Learn 3D Basics With Blender! (Section 1)
In this 4 week course students will learn the core fundamentals of 3d in the software Blender found at Blender.org.
Wesley Jerome Thomason
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
What will be taught? In this course you will learn the fundamentals of Blender (3D software) What topics will you cover? User Interface, Tools, Basic Modeling, Basic Physics, Textures, and Animation. How is your class structured? Each video lesson will build off the previous until we culminate in a beginner project of your choice. (I give you the tools so you can make your world come alive!) How will you teach? I will post videos in chunks every week that cover a topic. Each topic will build off of the previous and I will be constantly checking in with you to make sure you are successful. Each topic contains a variety of project options or routes you can take. What's your teaching style? I am passionate about 3D and want you to succeed. I do a lot of research to stay at the forefront of what's possible and relevant not only for hobbies but career minded students as well. How much will learners get to interact with you and each other (mention specifics like: lecture, games, slides, video clips, discussion)? Most videos are hands on and you will start creating right out of the gate. There will be a lot of information to digest so I may lecture briefly but I want this to be fun for you. I am here to discuss always
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Blender
-Overview of Blender's interface
-Navigating the 3D view
-Understanding basic primitives (cubes, spheres, etc.)
-Introduction to the transform tools (move, rotate, scale)
-Exercise: Create a simple scene using basic primitives and transform tools Lesson 2:
Modeling Fundamentals
-Introduction to mesh modeling
-Understanding vertices, edges, and faces
-Basic modeling tools (extrude, inset, loop cut, etc.)
-Practice modeling simple objects (e.g., a cup, a chair)
-Exercise: Model a basic object of choice Lesson 3:
Materials and Textures
-Introduction to materials and shaders
-Applying materials to objects
-UV mapping basics
-Importing and applying textures
-Exercise: Texture a simple model Lesson 4:
Lighting and Rendering
-Understanding different types of lights (point, sun, area, etc.)
-Setting up basic lighting for a scene
-Introduction to the Cycles render engine
-Rendering an image
-Exercise: Create a well-lit scene and render it Other Details
Parental Guidance
It is recommended a student be 13 in order to access YouTube per the website policy.
Pre-Requisites
Make sure to download the latest version of the Blender software from blender.org. Make sure your computer can run it. Typically this means you need a desktop or laptop made in the last 10 years. Tablets not recommended.
Supply List
Please download Blender from Blender.org and ensure you can run it before you sign up. Desktops and Laptops are preferred. Tablets are not recommended.
Joined August, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching Blender since 2017 to High School and Middle School aged students.Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$81
weekly or $321 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 13-17
