Creative Arts

Introduction to 3D

When
Semester 2, 2024

Mode of delivery
Online

Duration
12 weeks

$995

Who should attend?

This short course is an introduction to learning 3D in Blender. You will be introduced to different types of techniques found in 3D software that you can use to build and render entire scenes entirely in 3D.

The goal of this workshop is to introduce and teach you all of the core principles required to create a: Cyberpunk underground hideout.

This course is recommended for students with beginner to intermediate 3D skills and experience and will give you the perfect foundation for your art career. The most important requirement is the desire to learn and create, using new software.

What you will study

Core topics

Topics covered over the 12 week course include:

Learning how to create a scene from a brief. Collecting references.
Introduction to Blender Interface
Modelling a prop.
UV texturing, the easy way.
Creating 3D buildings from 2D texture sheets.
Lighting, cameras & rendering.
Creating pipes & signs.
Creating Fog.

Structure and assessment

This 12 week online course consists of:

12 weekly pre-recorded lectures & demonstrations that will guide you step by step through your projects.
Live fortnightly 3hr feedback webinars where you will receive feedback on your progress. If you cannot attend the session in person you can watch the recorded feedback sessions in your own time.
6 assignments over the course of 12 weeks (one submitted each fortnight, prior to feedback session).

Course requirements

Hardware requirements

Laptop or Desktop PC or MAC (MacBook Pro or i7 PC/laptop with 16GB RAM are recommended).
Wacom tablet is recommended not required. Any size is good.
Headset/Microphone so that you can chat with the instructor in fortnightly webinars.
Notepad and pens/pencils for notetaking.

Software requirements

Blender
Adobe Photoshop

Enquiries

HASSenquiries@flinders.edu.au

Course cancellation and refunds

Course cancellation and refunds

In the event that a course is cancelled or postponed for any reason by Flinders University a full refund will be available to all students.
In the event a participant cancels their participation in the course 14 calendar days before the commencement of teaching a full refund will be available.
In the event a participant cancels their participation in the course between 14 to 1 calendar day before the commence of teaching a 50% refund will be available.
In the event a participant cancels their participation on, or after, the day teaching commences all course fees will be forfeited.