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3D-modeling

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Design

Tinkercad, Sculptris and Blender

What is it and how do we teach it

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What is 3D-modeling?

3D modeling is the process of creating a three-dimensional model of an object (either real or abstract). It is a combination of mathematics, geometry and design.

3D-modeling has become a part of modern life and is practised in many industries:

Creation of various character models

This is commonly used in the creation of cartoons and in the design of modern computer video games

3D visualization of buildings

Engineering companies, which define the structural features of the future facility for a customer, are engaged in this

Creation of the 3D models of interior items

In most cases they are created by design companies in order to demonstrate the aesthetic properties of the presented interiors

Advertising and marketing

Non-standard objects for advertising are often required. Three-dimensional graphics plays an important role when demonstrating a service. This allows to make a more effective impression on stakeholders

Production of exclusive jewelry

Professional artists and jewelers use special programs, that allow to create original sketches

Manufacture of furniture and components

Furniture manufacturing companies often use a three-dimensional model to place their products in electronic catalogs

Industrial sphere

It is impossible to imagine modern production without modeling the company's product. Each detail or the whole object is easier to assemble using a ready-made and well-thought-out 3D model

Medical field

For instance, when carrying out plastic surgery or surgical intervention, three-dimensional graphics are increasingly used in order to visually demonstrate to a patient how the procedure will go and what the result will be

Daily life

When choosing a new iPhone on the website, watching cartoons, playing video games, thinking about designing a new kitchen, etc

Who can attend classes?

To attend classes a student needs to have good computer skills:
use browser, open new tabs there, know the keyboard layout, type and use computer mouse confidently.

In our 3D-modeling classes, the students work in the programs TinkerCad, Sculptris, and Blender.

TinkerCad course is available for children from 7 years old, Sculptris course can be taken from 11 years old, and Blender is available for kids even without any experience from 12 years old.

What do children learn in classes?

TinkerCAD - is the program for the beginners. It has a simple and intuitive interface, with which you can master all the basic skills of creating objects

While working with the 3D TinkerCAD our tasks are diveded into three types:

Video tutorials. They involve a visual demonstration of the tools usage and copying of a project.
Presentation. Step-by-step manual for reproducing a project. Helps a student to divide a project into several stages and consolidate the skills acquired by a video tutorial.
Creative task. A project completed entirely by a student. A coach gives a theme\character\idea\auxiliary image, and a student, using the previously acquired knowledge, tries to reproduce the planned model.

Difficulty level of the tasks depends only on the student's skills, imagination and the ability to divide complex figures into simple ones. As a rule, in a lesson one category is chosen according to the student's interests (for example, architecture) and a chain of tasks of different types is performed according to it (video + presentation + creative task)

Tinkercard

Creation of 3D models.
Ideal for beginners aged 7 to 11.

3D Modeling in

Level 1

3-8

hours

Level 2

10-18

hours

Level 3

10-26

hours

Level 4

5-20

hours

1

Acquaintance with 3D space and the basics of the program

The student will learn to navigate in 3D space. Student will familiarize himself (herself) with the workplane and learn how to navigate and place shapes on it.

• Navigation
• Program interface
• Work plane

4

3D-PixelArt

7

Work with complex holes, small details

The student will easily apply previously learned shapes and tools in his(her) own creative projects. By the end of the level, the student will be able to model his(her) own complex holes with two or more shapes.

• Complicated holes
• Reflect

This step will introduce the student to the 3D-PixelArt style. Learning how to create 3D models consisting exclusively of boxes. Student will be able to set up the work plane and the snap grid individually for each project.

• 3D-PixelArt
• Setting up the work plane
• Snap grid

2

Working with Basic Shapes

The student will study and practice with the shapes from the Basic Shapes section and their corresponding holes. Learning how to add them to the workplane, set sizes, change colors rotate shapes in 3D space.

• Resizing
• Rotation in three planes
• Holes
• Color work

5

Introduction to complex shapes

The student will become familiar with many sections of the shapes. Learning hot to work with shapes, which can be set to various parameters in addition to size. Student will study in detail and consolidate the work with the "Duplicate" tool.

• Complex shapes
• Shape options
• Duplication

8

Import 2D objects

3

Main tools of the program

The student will learn how to create the first simple 3D models, work with the "Select", "Group" tools. Start learning the Align and Duplicate tools at a basic level. Work with transparent shape.

• Selection
• Grouping
• Transparency

6

Import 3D models

The student will learn how to search for ready-made 3D models. Learning how to download and import 3D models for further use in student projects.

• Import

9

Introduction to architecture

Learn to work with architecture and practice creating more detailed designs.

• Architecture
• Detailing

Work with complex and detailed projects (architecture, robots, etc.). The student will be able to create his(her) own creative 3D models using all the learned shapes, tools, features and ways of working with the program.

• Detailing
• Practicing the acquired skills

• House

• Pea shooter • Seal

• Pencil • Compass

• Sans from Undertable • Own project according to the picture

• Bulb • Ballon • Digital Watch • Koala on a branch

• Dog with a booth

10

Consolidation of acquired knowledge

• Solar system • Rocket • Cat • Trees

• Room

• Acropolis • Learning Tower of Pisa • Eiffel Tower

• Taj Mahal • Interior Design • Tank T34-85

The student will learn how to find suitable 2D objects. He(she) will study and consolidate in practice the import of 2D objects, will be able to use them as 3D models or textures.

• Principles of working with 2D objects

1

Acquaintance with 3D space and the basics of the program

The student will learn to navigate in 3D space. Student will familiarize himself (herself) with the workplane and learn how to navigate and place shapes on it.

• Navigation
• Program interface
• Work plane

• House

2

Working with Basic Shapes

The student will study and practice with the shapes from the Basic Shapes section and their corresponding holes. Learning how to add them to the workplane, set sizes, change colors rotate shapes in 3D space.

• Resizing
• Rotation in three planes
• Holes
• Color work

• Pea shooter • Seal

3

Main tools of the program

The student will learn how to create the first simple 3D models, work with the "Select", "Group" tools. Start learning the Align and Duplicate tools at a basic level. Work with transparent shape.

• Selection
• Grouping
• Transparency

• Pencil • Compass

4

3D-PixelArt

This step will introduce the student to the 3D-PixelArt style. Learning how to create 3D models consisting exclusively of boxes. Student will be able to set up the work plane and the snap grid individually for each project.

• 3D-PixelArt
• Setting up the work plane
• Snap grid

• Sans from Undertable • Own project according to the picture

5

Introduction to complex shapes

The student will become familiar with many sections of the shapes. Learning hot to work with shapes, which can be set to various parameters in addition to size. Student will study in detail and consolidate the work with the "Duplicate" tool.

• Complex shapes
• Shape options
• Duplication

• Bulb • Ballon • Digital Watch • Koala on a branch

6

Import 3D models

The student will learn how to search for ready-made 3D models. Learning how to download and import 3D models for further use in student projects.

• Import

• Dog with a booth

7

Work with complex holes, small details

The student will easily apply previously learned shapes and tools in his(her) own creative projects. By the end of the level, the student will be able to model his(her) own complex holes with two or more shapes.

• Complicated holes
• Reflect

• Solar system • Rocket • Cat • Trees

8

Import 2D objects

The student will learn how to find suitable 2D objects. He(she) will study and consolidate in practice the import of 2D objects, will be able to use them as 3D models or textures.

• Principles of working with 2D objects

• Room

9

Introduction to architecture

Learn to work with architecture and practice creating more detailed designs.

• Architecture
• Detailing

• Acropolis • Learning Tower of Pisa • Eiffel Tower

10

Consolidation of acquired knowledge

Work with complex and detailed projects (architecture, robots, etc.). The student will be able to create his(her) own creative 3D models using all the learned shapes, tools, features and ways of working with the program.

• Detailing
• Practicing the acquired skills

• Taj Mahal • Interior Design • Tank T34-85

How do we teach 3D-modeling?

In 3D modeling, there are two main types of model creation: polygonal and sculpting.

Most of the three-dimensional modeling methods, that are implemented in such professional packages as 3ds Max, Maya, Houdini and other programs, are based on the creation of an ideal shape described by a mathematical expression. This is polygonal modeling (used in industry and medicine). However, no mathematical formula is able to describe, for example, the surface of a human head.

The best way to achieve this is to make a model not with the help of parametric tools, but literally with your hands. This is how the idea of "virtual clay" arose, from which any shape could be "sculpted". This is sculpting.

In our classes one can learn both polygonal modeling and sculpting.

Sculptris is a program that allows you to make models according to the "sculpting" principle. They are mainly intended for creating complex biological objects (characters).

The tasks for the 3D Sculptris program are divided into three types:

Classes on video lessons. They involve teaching children 3d modeling through a visual demonstration of the use of tools and copying the project.
Presentation - step-by-step instructions for playing a project. Helps the student to break down the project into several stages and consolidate the skills learned during the video lesson.
A creative assignment is a project completely completed by a student. The trainer issues a theme/character/idea, possibly an auxiliary image, and the student, using the previously acquired knowledge, tries to reproduce the conceived model.

Sculptris

Creation of 3D models.
Ideal for students who have completed the course "3D Modeling in Tinkercard" or for children from 11 years old.

3D Modeling in

Level 1

3-8

hours

Level 2

10-16

hours

Level 3

10-24

hours

Level 4

8-16

hours

Level 5

8-16

hours

1

Introduction to the program

The student will become familiar with the Sculptris interface. Will try all the tools and brushes of the program with which to work. Blinds his first models.

• Program interface
• 3D space
• Basic tools

2

Location and modification of objects

The student will learn and practice working with the Transform tool: learn to rotate, resize, place 3D objects in three planes, master the 2D Brush tool.

• Resizing
• Rotation in three planes
• Color work

• Avocado • Monster

• Caterpillar • Pyramid

3

Working with texture

The student will be able to select, download and import textures into the project. Learn to apply textures to different tools depending on the desired result. Familiarize yourself with the line of symmetry.

• Textures
• Symmetry

4

Masking

Get to know and work with the 2D Mask tool. Combine knowledge of textures with a mask and learn how to extract 3D models from 2D textures.

• Mask
• Textures
• Extract
• Fixation

• Snail • Sand castle

• Cup • Turtle • Kettle

5

Selection of tools

The student will perform creative tasks, independently select tools to build simple 3D models.

• Basic tools

• Teddy bear • Magic island

6

Rendering

The student will easily apply the previously learned tools in their own creative projects: select materials, change their models and work with the color and transparency of 3D models.

• Rendering
• Shaders
• Materia

7

Topology

Working with detail settings, changing the number of voxels (polygons) and setting dynamic topology.

• Topology
• Detailing
• Remesh

• Aquarium • Maneki-neko • Portal with ghosts • Glass ball

• Flycatcher flower • Pirates' ship • Sponge Bob street

8

Extraction

The student will be able to extract the necessary / unnecessary details from a solid 3D model.

• Extract
• Masking

• Magic amulet • Autumn pond • Diadem

9

Animal modeling

Projects at this level are aimed at developing the acquired skills in modeling animals, understanding proportions.

• Basic tools
• Topology
• Proportions of animals

• Dig • Lizard • Seal • Giraffe • Penguin • Parrot • Brown bear

10

3D models of increased complexity

Working with complex projects: modeling detailed 3D models.

• Detailing

11

Sculpting characters

The study of the proportions of various characters: head (hair, face shape, eyes, nose, etc.), body (shoulders, forearms, palms, chest, feet, knees, etc.). At the end of this level, the student will be able to create characters from their favorite cartoons, games, etc.

• Character proportions

• Planter-face with a plant • Flying saucer • Bus • Helicopter • Cave • City of the future

• Fixik Simka • Elsa • Shrek • Mabel

12

Import 3D models

The student will learn how to search, download, import and work with ready-made 3D models.

• Import of 3D models
• Working with color and shadows

• Avatar

13

Sculpture of a person

Basic human anatomy. The student will work with the modeling of individual parts of the body and head.

• Human anatomy

14

Consolidation of acquired skills

Work with detailed projects of high complexity, work with small details and technically complex projects.

• Program settings
• Rendering
• Topology

• Head • Face • Arms • Legs • Torso • Human assembly

• Room • Cafe • Baby Yoda • Fairy • Bust

1

Introduction to the program

The student will become familiar with the Sculptris interface. Will try all the tools and brushes of the program with which to work. Blinds his first models.

• Program interface
• 3D space
• Basic tools

• Avocado • Monster

2

Location and modification of objects

The student will learn and practice working with the Transform tool: learn to rotate, resize, place 3D objects in three planes, master the 2D Brush tool.

• Resizing
• Rotation in three planes
• Color work

• Caterpillar • Pyramid

3

Working with texture

The student will be able to select, download and import textures into the project. Learn to apply textures to different tools depending on the desired result. Familiarize yourself with the line of symmetry.

• Textures
• Symmetry

• Snail • Sand castle

4

Masking

Get to know and work with the 2D Mask tool. Combine knowledge of textures with a mask and learn how to extract 3D models from 2D textures.

• Mask
• Textures
• Extract
• Fixation

• Cup • Turtle • Kettle

5

Selection of tools

The student will perform creative tasks, independently select tools to build simple 3D models.

• Basic tools

• Teddy bear • Magic island

6

Rendering

The student will easily apply the previously learned tools in their own creative projects: select materials, change their models and work with the color and transparency of 3D models.

• Rendering
• Shaders
• Materia

• Aquarium • Maneki-neko • Portal with ghosts • Glass ball

7

Topology

Working with detail settings, changing the number of voxels (polygons) and setting dynamic topology.

• Topology
• Detailing
• Remesh

• Flycatcher flower • Pirates' ship • Sponge Bob street

8

Extraction

The student will be able to extract the necessary / unnecessary details from a solid 3D model.

• Extract
• Masking

• Magic amulet • Autumn pond • Diadem

9

Animal modeling

Projects at this level are aimed at developing the acquired skills in modeling animals, understanding proportions.

• Basic tools
• Topology
• Proportions of animals

• Dig • Lizard • Seal • Giraffe • Penguin • Parrot • Brown bear

10

3D models of increased complexity

Working with complex projects: modeling detailed 3D models.

• Detailing

• Planter-face with a plant • Flying saucer • Bus • Helicopter • Cave • City of the future

11

Sculpting characters

The study of the proportions of various characters: head (hair, face shape, eyes, nose, etc.), body (shoulders, forearms, palms, chest, feet, knees, etc.). At the end of this level, the student will be able to create characters from their favorite cartoons, games, etc.

• Character proportions

• Fixik Simka • Elsa • Shrek • Mabel

12

Import 3D models

The student will learn how to search, download, import and work with ready-made 3D models.

• Import of 3D models
• Working with color and shadows

• Avatar

13

Sculpture of a person

Basic human anatomy. The student will work with the modeling of individual parts of the body and head.

• Human anatomy

• Head • Face • Arms • Legs • Torso • Human assembly

14

Consolidation of acquired skills

Work with detailed projects of high complexity, work with small details and technically complex projects.

• Program settings
• Rendering
• Topology

• Room • Cafe • Baby Yoda • Fairy • Bust

Blender is a 3D computer graphics package. It is used for polygon modeling, sculpting, animation, rendering, texturing, and simulation. This program allows you to make wonderful models for your games or print and spectacular videos.

To teach a child 3D modeling in this direction, you need:
experience with the TinkerCAD or Sculptris program, but if the child is over 14 years old, then it is possible without experience
spatial thinking
high user skills
desire to create and bring your ideas to life

A little secret for little programmers: the blender is open source, which allows you to modify this program at your discretion, adding the required "features" to it if you have programming skills.

What will the child learn?

principles of 3D modeling
creating lowpoly and highpoly models
creating UVs
rendering textures
creating procedural textures
the basics of animation and effects

List of topics to study:

Interface basics and simple object manipulation
Operations with vertices, edges, polygons
Modifiers
Preparing the model for UV mapping and texturing
UV Mapping Principles
Blending materials onto objects
Rendering textures
Creating procedural textures
Visualization basics
Frame-by-frame animation basics
Skeletal animation basics
Simulation

BLENDER

Modeling, texture drawing, animation creation, physical simulations and interior design.
Ideal for beginners from the age of 12 or with experience in 3D from the age of 11.

3D-modeling in

Entry level

24-35

classes

Basic level

30-43

classes

Advanced level

23-37

classes

1

Introduction to Blender

The student will get acquainted with the functionality of the program and its interface, as well as master the tools for transforming objects, hot keys and work in Edit Mode.

4

Texturing

7

Physical simulations

The student will work with the particle settings and other physics in the Properties editor. To simulate real-world physics, the student will use the engine and other tools to create a variety of effects.

The student will get acquainted with the basic settings of materials, diffusion, displacement maps, basic texture settings, will use Jpeg images as textures and create textures in Texture Paint.

2

Modeling

The student will work with the main mesh objects, learn how to correctly apply and configure modifiers, deform the base object, adjust and expose the light, get acquainted with the extrusion and chamfering tool, and will also be able to create symmetrical models.

5

UV Mapping

The student will work with the UV Map, as well as in a special UV/Image Editor and in the UV Mapping menu to control maps. The student will get acquainted with the Adobe Photoshop program for editing the map.

8

Creating and animating characters

3

Animation

The student will get acquainted with the Timeline window and the Graph Editor window. Also the student will develop text animation, audio visualization and learn the basics of skeletal animation.

6

Advanced modeling

The student will get acquainted with particles and model shading, apply new modifiers, work with light in more detail, camera and EEVEE/Cycles render, simulate the work behind the reference image, generate a Displacement map and learn how to use the Poly Build tool, as well as installing new add-ons.

9

Interior design

The student will learn how to create interior design and work with landscape design in the Blender program using the Archimesh add-on.

• Snowman • Robot • A chair, a tablet and a vase • House

• Monster in the city • Cartoon wardrobe • The ice cream van • Space shuttle • Water well

• UFO • Audio visualization • Toaster • Text animation • Swing

• Caramel effect • Game location

• A cup of cocoa and marshmallows • Texturing a cartoon dresser • Tractor

• A glass ball with snow • The effect of destruction • Sword • Space cuboid

• Tetris • Wrecking ball • Cloth simulation • Deformation of the object • Obstacles • Ghost

• A character from the cartoon "Soul" • Animation of the character "Auggie"

• The fame of the building • Detailing and creating the environment • Texturing of the facade • Landscape design • Interior design

The student will get acquainted with skeletal animation, create animation using the bones of basic human movements - the movement of the arms, legs and torso.

1

Introduction to Blender

The student will get acquainted with the functionality of the program and its interface, as well as master the tools for transforming objects, hot keys and work in Edit Mode.

• Snowman • Robot • A chair, a tablet and a vase • House

2

Modeling

The student will work with the main mesh objects, learn how to correctly apply and configure modifiers, deform the base object, adjust and expose the light, get acquainted with the extrusion and chamfering tool, and will also be able to create symmetrical models.

• Monster in the city • Cartoon wardrobe • The ice cream van • Space shuttle • Water well

3

Animation

The student will get acquainted with the Timeline window and the Graph Editor window. Also the student will develop text animation, audio visualization and learn the basics of skeletal animation.

• UFO • Audio visualization • Toaster • Text animation • Swing

4

Texturing

The student will get acquainted with the basic settings of materials, diffusion, displacement maps, basic texture settings, will use Jpeg images as textures and create textures in Texture Paint.

• Caramel effect • Game location

5

UV Mapping

The student will work with the UV Map, as well as in a special UV/Image Editor and in the UV Mapping menu to control maps. The student will get acquainted with the Adobe Photoshop program for editing the map.

• A cup of cocoa and marshmallows • Texturing a cartoon dresser • Tractor

6

Advanced modeling

The student will get acquainted with particles and model shading, apply new modifiers, work with light in more detail, camera and EEVEE/Cycles render, simulate the work behind the reference image, generate a Displacement map and learn how to use the Poly Build tool, as well as installing new add-ons.

• A glass ball with snow • The effect of destruction • Sword • Space cuboid

7

Physical simulations

The student will work with the particle settings and other physics in the Properties editor. To simulate real-world physics, the student will use the engine and other tools to create a variety of effects.

• Tetris • Wrecking ball • Cloth simulation • Deformation of the object • Obstacles • Ghost

8

Creating and animating characters

The student will get acquainted with skeletal animation, create animation using the bones of basic human movements - the movement of the arms, legs and torso.

• A character from the cartoon "Soul" • Animation of the character "Auggie"

9

Interior design

The student will learn how to create interior design and work with landscape design in the Blender program using the Archimesh add-on.

• The fame of the building • Detailing and creating the environment • Texturing of the facade • Landscape design • Interior design

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