Course detail

Blender

FaVU-1BLDAcad. year: 2022/2023

In this course students will be introduced to a freely available and versatile digital creation tool (Blender). Students will become familiar with the tool's environment and through hands-on exercises will learn techniques for modeling, animation, rigging, simulation, lighting and rendering.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Mgr. Tomáš Medek

Department

Department of 3D Technology (K3D)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will gain a general overview of Blender's capabilities and features.

Prerequisites

Basic PC skills, patience and curiosity.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures accompanied by instruction, work on independent projects leading to the acquisition of specific skills.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Credit awarded on the basis of attendance (compulsory attendance) and completion of assignments.

Course curriculum

1) Familiarize yourself with the Blender user environment.
2) Hard surface modelling technique.
3) Digital sculpting technique.
4) Working with the animation editor.
5) Rigging and skinning.
6) Basics of simulation.
7) Lighting technique.
8) Materials and their rendering.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to explain the principles of Blender and to give learners the tools to create digital content independently.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance is compulsory (2 unexcused absences are accepted).

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Alias Foundation Tutorials, Autodesk 2018. dostupné online: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/alias-products/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2019/ENU/Alias-Tutorials/files/GUID-358AC713-21D6-40B5-9C43-74D26334B3F0-htm.html
Richard Williams, Animators’ survival kit. Animated. Dostupné online: http://www.theanimatorssurvivalkit.com/index.html

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme VUB Bachelor's

    branch VU-D , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 1. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 2. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 3. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-D , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-VT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective
    branch VU-IDT , 4. year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

6 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Tomáš Medek

Exercise in computer lab

20 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Tomáš Medek