3D Modelling with Blender
Course description
Discover the powerful 3D modeling capabilities of Blender in this beginner-friendly course. Learn the principles of 3D modeling as you create your own custom models, explore animation basics, particle effects, material creation and how to export your 3D model for use in other software such as Unreal Engine.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you will have the skills to create custom 3D models, design basic animations, and export your work for use in other platforms like Unreal Engine.
- Navigate the Blender Interface from basic navigation and controls and customizing your workspace
- Create simple objects through materials, shading and applying simple textures
- Create basic animations using keyframes for position, rotation and scale
- Export 3D models for use in other software packages by cleaning up models, scaling correctly and learning about export formats
Course topics
Topic 1 | Overview of Blender An introduction to Blender and its capabilities. Learn basic navigation and controls, and how to customize your workspace. | Topic 2 | Principles of Modeling Understand vertices, edges and faces, utilize basic transforms and create simple geometric shapes. |
Topic 3 | Creating Simple 3D Models Get an introduction to materials and shading, how to apply simple textures and create a simple object. | Topic 4 | Basics of Animation Create your own basic animations using keyframes for position, rotation and scale. |
Topic 5 | Detailed Modeling Work on complex shapes and structures. Learn how to import and use reference images for accurate modeling. | Topic 6 | Exporting Models Clean up models for export by ensuring correct scale and applying transformations and modifiers. |
Career pathways
Skills gained from this Micro Credential can be applied to careers in 3D modeling, animation, game development, visual effects, product design, architectural visualization and many more! This course is ideal for individuals looking to develop a strong foundation in Blender, equipping them with the skills to create 3D assets for games, films, simulations or digital design.
Why enroll in this course?
| Structured, virtual learning, with live support from industry experts | Projects that you can include in your own work or portfolio | Earn a digital badge to showcase & share your skills | Customize your learning path to match your career goals and earn higher credentials |
Course completion
This non-credit course runs twice per week for four consecutive weeks, combining live virtual classes with graded assignments and assessments. Weekly assignments must be submitted on schedule, and learners will begin developing their final project midway through the course, applying new concepts as they progress. After the final class, participants may have an additional few days to refine and submit their project. To successfully complete the course and earn a digital badge, you must achieve an overall grade of 70% or higher.
Instructor bio
ReTrain Canada is dedicated to the reskilling and upskilling of Canada's working and middle classes, creating a solid foundation for the future of Canadians. Their course offerings have been developed to provide career options that use technology employers are looking for. ReTrain Canada instructors have a solid foundation of industry experience along with being expert guides for students going through the learning process.
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Follow instructions on this pageApplicable certificates
Use 3D Modelling with Blender and four other courses to earn a Professional certificate.
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