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Course description

Although primarily known as an animation package, over the years Blender has been adopted by many artists and industries, including jewellery makers, furniture designers, digital artists and concept designers. The software is not only used for screen-based outputs but also for 3D printing.

This 5-week evening course explores Blender’s diverse applications beyond animation. Students learn how to create both low poly and realistic renders, as well as 3D printable home decorations and jewellery.

The course covers everything from low poly modelling and subdivision (sub-D) modelling, to texturing and importing existing data created with a 3D scanner. Projects include 3D modelling a low poly landscape, rendering a realistic still life and designing various objects such as a coaster, a ring and a desk clock.

After completing this practical short course, students will be able to create low poly renders, produce well-lit realistic objects with accurate textures and design 3D models suitable for 3D printing. They will also understand how to import and repair externally downloaded 3D models for 3D printing.

Course outcomes

By the end of the course students should be able to:

• Understand the Blender interface
• Create low poly renders
• Produce realistic renders with accurate materials and textures
• Understand UV unwrapping and PBR texturing
• Create 3D models suitable for 3D printing
• Import and inspect externally downloaded 3D models for 3D printing suitability

Who should attend this course?

This 5-week evening course is aimed at designers, artists and creatives in fields like architecture, jewellery, furniture, illustration and painting who want to enhance their practice with 3D modelling, rendering and 3D printing. It would be an ideal choice for those transitioning from 2D to 3D, traditional artists moving to digital, animators expanding their skill set and 3D printing enthusiasts designing their own models.

The course would also be an excellent fit for beginners and those new to the creative sector who aspire to gain foundational skills in Blender.

Entry requirements: no previous experience with Blender is required. Students should be comfortable using a Windows PC and have basic computer literacy. Familiarity with general design principles would be helpful but is not essential.

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology, they will make sure they explain what they mean.
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus:

• Explore London College of Communication in Elephant & Castle, a pioneering world leader in creative communication education
  
• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time

A certificate of completion and a digital badge:

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
• Certificates and digital badges are great to compliment your cv.