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Course Description

Duration: 6 weeks

Open source applications are high quality, reliable, flexible, and free (or low cost) alternatives to many commercially available applications. Blender is an open source 3D graphic application used by media artists and designers. This hands-on course provides students with the skills to create basic 3D models, animation, and 3D visualizations. Topics include surface modelling, texture, lighting, rigging, compositing, and rendering.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Develop independent projects using practical knowledge of Blender,
  • Familiarize with interface, preferences and main editors for creation and output of 3D content,
  • Gain knowledge on modelling, editing tools geometries, modifiers & topological levels,
  • Improve competency on texture mapping, lighting & rendering output using Cycles,
  • Utilize skills on camera & geometries animation, basic particles systems and physics.


Software for this course is available online for free at Blender.org.
 


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Instructor  Profile: Patrick Grimwood
Patrick teaches this course and 3D Animation Studio 2: Intermediate Blender.


Student Profile: Laura Kay Keeling
Laura's favourite course is 3D Animation Studio 1: Introduction to Blender. She earned a Digital Media Skills Certificate.
 

 

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Section Title
3D Animation Studio 1: Introduction to Blender
Type
Online
Dates
Apr 23, 2026 to Jun 03, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $575.00
Additional Fee(s)
Adobe CC $275.94 Optional
Instructors
Required Software/Supplies
Regular access to a computer with a high speed broadband internet connection is required. Students are responsible for purchasing their own software for class. Trial versions of the software are sometimes available on the company website, but at this time there are no discounts available for Continuing Studies students.

Section Notes

Online courses are delivered in an asynchronous format through a series of tutorials and related assignments which students may complete at their own pace on our Learning Management System, Canvas. The instructor is available throughout the course time period for questions and discussions.  Learn more about what to expect in a Continuing Studies online course at OCAD U.

Important: Online courses have firm start and end dates. Each assignment has its own deadline. Extensions are not granted.

As a Continuing Studies student, you will receive an OCAD U user account, which will grant you access to Canvas, and our on-campus WiFi network. Your Canvas account will be enabled one week prior to the start date of your course. Please log in at https://canvascloud.ocadu.ca. If you do not know your OCAD U User ID, please check your registration confirmation email. You can reset your password here: https://login.ocadu.ca/forgot. If you need further help, please contact us at continuingstudies@ocadu.ca

After enrolling in a course, please allow up to 5 hours for your student data to migrate to Canvas. 

Please note that courses may fill up early or be cancelled due to low enrollment. Students are encouraged to register early, at least ten (10) days prior to the start date of the course.