Columbia Gorge Community College

Do you ever feel like 3D modeling is too complicated and expensive to learn? It doesn't have to be! Blender is a free, open source 3D modeling program and a valuable skill to have for many reasons. It can be used for a wide variety of purposes, like mockup engineering, sculpting, drawing, animation, 3D printing, game development, physics simulation, video editing, compositing, and rendering. Use Blender to explore any and all of these possibilities without the huge investment required by many other 3D programs. This course will guide you through the fundamentals of 3D Design. 3D modeling skills offer an incredible advantage for all sorts of creative pursuits. With these skills under your belt, you only have to see where your creativity takes you. It is recommended but not required to bring a Laptop and 3-button Mouse for this course. It is also recommended to download Blender, a free 3D modeling program that we will use for basic design and model alteration.