Blender 3D
- Level(s) of Study: Professional / Short course
- Start Date(s): May and July 2024
- Duration: Wednesday to Friday, 9 am - 4 pm, three days
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
This course is suitable for creatives who are beginners to digital asset creation or those who have little knowledge of Blender and would like to explore basic techniques for their designs.
Blender 3D is a powerful free open-source 3D creation software, which allows for 3D asset creation, animation, and rendering.
It can be used in any field that requires a digital 3D experience and is easily transferable to many other software’s such as Unreal Engine, Unity, AR/VR, rendering, etc.
On this course you will learn the basics of using Blender 3D Creation Suite, which introduces modern digital asset creation techniques and can be utilised across creative industries such as animation, architecture, product design and fashion.
You will learn and explore various methods for 3D digital asset creation suitable for 2D and 3D rendering.
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You’ll be part of a design community in our creative studio culture; one that promotes discussion and collaboration, and encourages experimentation and the constant swapping of ideas. -
With a limited class size you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your designs at home or work. -
Benefit from learning with an experienced tutor who has established links to the profession and significant experience working in varied practices. -
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance.
What you’ll study
By the end of the course, you will be able to set up, record and edit different animation types, have an understanding of industry pipelines and have a completed project and final renders for your portfolio.
The course is divided into three sessions:
- Introduction to digital language in Blender
- Why knowing your asset size is important
- Fundamentals of Import / Exporting assets
- Blender interface – modes, scenes, tabs and modifiers etc.
- Using transformation tools and traversing the workspace
- Working between Blender Modes – Object / Edit Mode / Sculpt
- Create 3D objects
- Walking through creating a 3D model in Blender.
- Add-ons for Blender
- Modifiers, Manipulating and fixing
- Materials and Textures Nodes – Creating and applying digital textures
- Texture Painting – Creating your own effects
- UV Maps
- Keyframes and Keysets – recording and marking movement
- Rendering – Setting up the camera, lighting and movement.
- Final touches to your model and creating final outputs
Entry requirements
Level: Intermediate / Professional
Entry requirement: You should have experience of working in a creative environment, but no formal qualifications in design are required. Basic computer skills essential.
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.
Getting in touch
If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form
Level: Intermediate / Professional
Entry requirement: You should have experience of working in a creative environment, but no formal qualifications in design are required. Basic computer skills essential.
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £695.
Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.
Secure your place with a deposit. If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course. You'll also need to bring with you on the first session:
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
The fee for this course is £695.
Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.
Secure your place with a deposit. If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course. You'll also need to bring with you on the first session:
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
How to apply
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
15 - 17 May 2024
10 - 12 July 2024
Browse all of our Art and Design Industry Training and CPD courses
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
15 - 17 May 2024
10 - 12 July 2024
Browse all of our Art and Design Industry Training and CPD courses