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3D Modeling in Blender

This course introduces learners to Blender 3D, covering the interface, basic modeling, materials, lighting, and rendering. Students will develop a strong foundation in 3D modeling workflows and gain hands-on experience creating simple 3D objects.

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About Course

This course, 3D Modeling in Blender, provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of 3D design using Blender. It guides learners through essential skills such as navigation, object manipulation, and basic modeling techniques. The course also explores key concepts like materials, lighting, rendering, and animation to build a complete 3D workflow. With step-by-step video tutorials, learners gain practical experience in creating and editing 3D objects. It is ideal for beginners looking to develop a strong foundation in Blender and digital content creation.

Authorship and Attribution

This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.

Source and Credits:

  • Instructor: CG Cookie – Learn Blender
  • Provider: YouTube (@cg_cookie)
  • License: Standard YouTube license

What You'll Learn

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Navigate and use Blender 3D’s interface efficiently.
  • Create and manipulate basic 3D objects using modeling tools.
  • Apply materials, textures, and lighting to 3D models.
  • Paths to take moving forward.

Prerequisites

To be successful in this course, you should have:

Basic computer literacy and familiarity with mouse and keyboard navigation.

Who Can Take This Course?

This course is for beginners who want to learn 3D modeling using Blender, particularly students in game design, animation, and digital media.

Course Outline

Blender Overview

Introduction to Blender and Welcome to CG Cookie (Video)

3D Navigation (Video)

Selecting Objects (Video)

Transforming Objects (Video)

Adding, Deleting, and the 3D Cursor (Video)

Orientations and Parenting (Video)

Basic Modeling

Duplicating, Joining, and Instancing (Video)

Pivots, Snapping, and Proportional Editing (Video)

Visibility and Collections (Video)

Mesh Normals and Smoothing (Video)

Extrude, Inset, and Knife (Video)

Bevel and Edge Loops (Video)

Subdivide, Fill, and Merge (Video)

Object Modifiers (Video)

Camera, Materials, Lighting & Rendering

Editors and Windows (Video)

Working With Blend Files (Video)

Cameras and Rendering (Video)

Materials and Lighting (Video)

Intro to 3D Animation (Video)

2D Animation with Grease Pencil (Video)

Intro to Sculpting (Video)

Summarizing the Workflow

What You’ll Need for Learning Blender and Next Steps (Video)

Skills You Will Gain

Blender Interface Basics 3D Navigation Skills Object Transformation Techniques Basic Mesh Modeling Modifiers and Editing Materials and Lighting Rendering Fundamentals Animation Basics

Course Information

Duration

Approximately 4.2 Hours

Course Information

Difficulty Level

Beginner

Learning Mode

Fully Online (Asynchronous)

Learning Type

Self Paced

Language

English Only
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