Workshop: Basic 3D Modelling with Blender (Session 2)

Date: 7 Feb 2023 (Tue)

Time: 12:30 - 14:00

Venue: Online via MS Teams & On-site at Student Computer Centre M401

Target Audience: All Students

Medium of Instruction: English

Course Description:

• Blender is a powerful, free and open-source 3D computer graphics software toolset which offers a rich set of features for different fields. This workshop will teach you the essentials of 3D modelling using Blender. 3D modelling is the process of creating a 3D model by manipulating its surface geometry. 3D model is useful in many cases, i.e., game development, film production, 3D printing, etc. We will introduce some useful modelling tools in Blender and demonstrate how to model different shapes efficiently.

• Two identical sessions will be provided in February, students can join the session that is convenient to you.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction of 3D modelling
2. Blender setup
3. Blender basic controls
4. Important modelling tools of Blender
5. Best practices of 3D modelling
6. Useful Blender modifiers
7. 3D modelling demonstrations with Blender