Digital Modelling with Blender (MTD222)

This course introduces students both the theoretical and practical aspects of 3D modelling using the Open-Source software Blender. The course is lab-based and students will have ample opportunity to learn 3D modelling design through hands-on practice. At the end of the course, students will possess the fundamental skills in using Blender to design 3D models. The curriculum incorporates contemporary perspectives on creativity, originality, and the ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in design. While AI tools can rapidly generate models, achieving usable, production-ready assets still requires a robust foundation in manual creation. This course bridges that gap by equipping students with the essential foundational knowledge needed to clean up, optimize, and refine 3D models effectively.

• Introduction to 3D Graphics and 3D Principles
• Blender Interface and Shortcuts
• Modelling Concepts
• Mesh Tools
• Techniques for duplicating objects
• Boolean, combining and separating, clone/array
• Curves and Bezier Curves
• Materials & Mapping
• Blender Lights & Three-point Lighting
• Animation in Blender
• AI tools to generate 3D models with material and texture
• 3D Agent and other AI add-ons with Plugins

• Describe the use of Blender Shaders & Material Editor.
• Discuss and apply the basics of lighting.
• Apply the concept of Animation in a 3D application.
• Employ basic materials and apply to objects.
• Design 3D objects with AI tools to create a still scene.
• Illustrate transformations and cloning of objects.