Learning Blender (Independent Project/ 1 Person Production)
Blender is a 3D modeling and animation program that is free to download an use. This program is not cut out for everyone but for those people who are truly interested in learning to animate or model using the computer this is the program you should learn.
Your projects will be more an independent exploration of the program rather than attempting to create a completed finished film. Blender is an open source program, meaning the users of the program write, design, and update the software. The resources available on the web are incredible and you can actually learn how to use the program by following some tutorials developed by other people.
Your objective for this project is to complete some Blender tutorials and present them to the classroom. You will introduce yourself to this program to begin to learn about how 3D modeling and animation programs work.
Visit the Blender Photo Gallery
Visit the Blender Video Gallery
Your projects will be more an independent exploration of the program rather than attempting to create a completed finished film. Blender is an open source program, meaning the users of the program write, design, and update the software. The resources available on the web are incredible and you can actually learn how to use the program by following some tutorials developed by other people.
Your objective for this project is to complete some Blender tutorials and present them to the classroom. You will introduce yourself to this program to begin to learn about how 3D modeling and animation programs work.
Visit the Blender Photo Gallery
Visit the Blender Video Gallery
Blender is FREE!
The first step is to install Blender onto the computer you are using. Your teacher can assist you with installing the program if you need assistance or passwords.
You want to download the proper version of Blender for your computer: Blender 2.63 Intel 64 Bits for Mac OSX 10.6+
Downlaod Blender Here
Blender Links for Reference:
The Blender Wiki Manual
Getting Started Guide with Blender
Blender Beginners Course
Blender Tutorials
Your Assignment:
After familiarizing yourself with the Blender Getting Started Guide and the Wiki Manual move on to the Blender Beginners Course. These resources will help you to understand the Blender workspace and the basics of the program.
For your project you will select two of the Blender Tutorials and follow both of them from start to finish. If you enjoyed the project you should continue to use Blender so you can learn more about it.
Grading Rubric:
A- You successfully completed both tutorials from start to finish. You can share your finished project with your teacher and explain the tutorial and what you accomplished in following the tutorial.
B- You may have completed one tutorial but not both. You are not able to clearly explain what you accomplished.
C- You did not complete either of the tutorials. Both or one of them may be in progress.
D- You may have started one tutorial but didn't get very far. You did not begin a second tutorial.
F- You did not start either tutorial. Nothing wash achieved during your time spent on this project.
For your project you will select two of the Blender Tutorials and follow both of them from start to finish. If you enjoyed the project you should continue to use Blender so you can learn more about it.
Grading Rubric:
A- You successfully completed both tutorials from start to finish. You can share your finished project with your teacher and explain the tutorial and what you accomplished in following the tutorial.
B- You may have completed one tutorial but not both. You are not able to clearly explain what you accomplished.
C- You did not complete either of the tutorials. Both or one of them may be in progress.
D- You may have started one tutorial but didn't get very far. You did not begin a second tutorial.
F- You did not start either tutorial. Nothing wash achieved during your time spent on this project.
