Blender Animation Crash

About this class

This series of workshops will help participants with no prior experience in 3D modeling
and animation learn to create their own unique, simple animations within the free 3D
software, Blender.

Learning Outcomes:

• Participants will be able to create, import and modify meshes in Blender
• Participants will learn how to import materials into Blender from free online
  sources
• Participants will be able to set up basic lighting for 3D scenes
• Participants will be able to create animations using transform, rotate and scale
  commands

Class Outline

Session 1: Introduction & Setup

• Overview of Blender as a software tool
• Installation and initial configuration
• Setting up preferences to optimize workflow
• Introduction to core concepts: objects, scenes, and object types

Session 2: Mesh Modeling – Part 1

• What meshes are and how they function
• Introduction to Edit Mode
• Basic mesh editing tools
• Overview of common modifiers

Session 3: Materials

• Understanding how materials work in Blender
• Creating and customizing new materials
• Overview of key material parameters
• Importing existing materials and where to find them
• Applying materials to mesh objects

Session 4: Practical Workshop

• Create a simple household or desk object in Blender
• Apply materials to the model
• Class discussion and feedback
• Exploring how different end uses influence modeling (e.g., animation, 3D printing, game design)

Session 5: Composition

• Adding and positioning a camera
• How 3D cameras emulate real-world cameras—and how they differ
• Adding and adjusting lights
• Understanding light types and their behavior
• How lighting interacts with materials
• Basic principles of lighting for 3D scenes

Session 6: Animation Principles

• How motion can convey character or narrative
• Fundamental rules of animation
• Adding animation to objects in Blender
• Introduction to animation curves and their meaning

Session 7: Rendering & Compositing

• Rendering still images or animations from Blender
• Applying basic post-processing using the compositor
• How different render settings affect speed and quality

Materials/Equipment needed

VCUarts Qatar reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet the required number of enrolled participants. All fees paid will be fully refunded in such cases.

Please do not purchase any course materials until you receive final confirmation that the class will run.

• Participants must have access to a personal computer or laptop to complete the course. If you do not let the team know in order to provide you with one.
• No previous experience in 3D modeling or animation is required; however, basic computer proficiency is expected.
• Occasionally, additional materials may be required. If so, the instructor will provide guidance on what to buy and when to bring it.

Schedule

Start:
End:
Lessons: 7
Days:
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: VCUarts Qatar Campus
Cost: QAR 950

Instructor