Unit 1GETTING STARTED WITH BASIC OBJECTS
6 lessons1 Week
GETTING STARTED WITH BASIC OBJECTS
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Chapter One - Download, Installation, and Setup
A thorough guide to downloading, installing, and getting Blender set up and ready for use.
Lesson 2
Chapter Two - 3D Viewport and Interface Basics
A tour of Blender's main interface windows - translating a complex tool into simple and easy to manage pieces.
Lesson 3
Chapter Three - Changing Our View with Orbit, Pan, and Zoom
Learn how to move around and through the 3D scene with ease.
Lesson 4
Chapter Four - Transforming 3D Objects
Create your first unique 3D objects by transforming simple shapes with the Move, Rotate, and Scale tools.
Lesson 5
Unit / Week One Summary Project
Summarize and review what we've learned so far by crafting our first version of the final project.
Lesson 6
Unit / Week One Bonus Projects
Additional guided projects to challenge you and reinforce what we've learned so far.
Unit 2Mesh Editing and Modifiers
5 lessons1 Week
Mesh Editing and Modifiers
 Week 2
Lesson 7
Chapter Five - Introduction to Mesh Editing
Begin to shape complex objects by manipulating vertices, edges, and faces. 
Lesson 8
Chapter Six - Advanced Mesh Editing Tools
Unlock the ability to create nearly any shape with an introduction to core mesh editing tools like Inset and Extrude.
Lesson 9
Chapter Seven - Adding Modifiers to Objects
Learn to work more efficiently and save time by using object Modifiers. 
Lesson 10
Unit / Week Two Summary Project
Summarize and review what we've learned so far by with an update to our first sword in the stone model.
Lesson 11
Unit / Week Two Bonus Projects
Additional guided projects to challenge you and reinforce what we've learned so far.
Unit 3Lighting and Materials
5 lessons1 Week
Lighting and Materials
 Week 3
Lesson 12
Chapter Eight - Rendering to a File
Produce full quality final works of art that you can share.
Lesson 13
Chapter Nine - Creating and Applying Materials
Dive into materials and how to apply color to individual parts of a 3D model.
Lesson 14
Chapter Ten - Lighting Models and Scenes
Learn to light your scenes and models with an introduction to the lighting options and properties.
Lesson 15
Unit / Week Three Summary Project
Summarize and review what we've learned so far by adding color and lighting to our updated sword in the stone model.
Lesson 16
Unit / Week Three Bonus Projects
Additional guided projects to challenge you and reinforce what we've learned so far.
Unit 4Final Projects
3 lessons1 Week
Final Projects
 Week 4
Lesson 17
Final Summary Project
Bringing it all together. Your own custom 3D scene with materials, lighting, and a full quality render that you can be proud of!
Lesson 18
Final Bonus Project
Challenge yourself and build your skills with a brand new scene.
Lesson 19
Final Thoughts
Let's reflect on what we've learned together!