Unit Outline

It is expected that in this four week unit you will learn:

  • Learn the basics of 3D modelling, terminology
  • The basic panels, tools, and options for Blender
  • How to storyboard a short clip
  • How to export your movies

Assessment will be based on:

#1 – Intro to Modelling – Learn the proper techniques, terminology, and concepts around 3D modelling – 50 marks (based on correct completion)

#2– Blender Tutorials – Learning the basic functions of the panels, tools, options, and effects – 60 marks (based on correct completion)

#3 – Blender Model– a minor Project to test out the techniques you learned – 50 marks (based on correct completion, teacher observation, and a final presentation rubric)

#4 – Reflection/Review – a review of the unit for major components, a reflection on what you learned, and observations on other student projects –30 marks (based on correct completion)

All work is expected to be uploaded to your blog and when asked, to the teacher hand-in folder.

Week 1 –

#1 – Intro to Modelling – create a Word document and upload it to your blog

Week 2-4 –

#2 – Blender Tutorials – create screen shots with captions of your work in progress on your Unit 1 page

#3 – Blender Model – create screen shots with captions of your work in progress on your Unit 1 page. Choose from one of the projects below:

Project01_Robot

Project02_TheWayThingsWork

Project03_Architecture

Project03_Reality3D

Project04_AnimalPlanet

Project04_Set Design

Week 4 –

#4 – Reflection-Review – answer these final questions, create a reflection, present your short movie clip, and “snip” comments left on other student blogs

Marking Rubrics:

 

PowerPoint Notes for the assignmnets:

Introduction to Modeling