3D Modelling with Blender
Description
Discover the powerful 3D modeling capabilities of Blender in this beginner-friendly Micro Credential. 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.
Start Anytime | Duration 24 hours | Price $505 + GST | Availability Open | Delivery Format Online self-directed |
Learning outcomes
After completing this Micro, 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
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?
| Practical, self-paced learning, with 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 |
Badge completion
This non-credit Micro Credential runs for 12 consecutive weeks, during which you’ll complete graded assignments and assessments to demonstrate your skills and competency. All assignments must be submitted within the 12-week timeframe. To successfully complete the Micro Credential 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 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 Micros to earn a Professional certificate.
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