Intro To Using Blender

In this lesson, students will start to use Blender. Students will create a new project, and learn the user interface and some shortcut keys. Then students will learn how to add in mesh objects and move them around. Lastly, students will be given the challenge to create their own object using the skills they have learned.

LT: I can use Blender at a basic level. I can move around in Blender. I can add mesh shapes in Blender. I can manipulate objects in Blender.

Legs

Learning the User Interface

LT: I can use Blender at a basic level. I can move around in Blender.

Working in Object Mode

Adding Mesh Objects

LT: I can use Blender at a basic level. I can manipulate objects in Blender.

In this video, students will learn how to add mesh objects to the scene. Students will then learn how to manipulate and maneuver the objects.

Render

LT: I can use create a scene and render the image to turn in.

Students will set up a camera and a light to create a scene. Then they will learn how to render.

Turn in Render To - Object Mode First Render

Add Materials to Objects

LT: I can create and add materials to objects.

Students will learn how to add materials to their objects in this lesson.

Turn in Render To -Object Mode - Add Materials

Build a Character

LT: I can use the mesh objects to create a basic character

Now that you have worked a little in Blender, use the objects to create a monkey character

How to Create Legs, Arms, and Hat

Use these videos to help if you get stuck

Legs

Arms

Hat

Render Monkey Character

LT: I can fix my camera and render an image

Now that you have the character made, fix the scene and render the image to turn in

Turn in Render To - Object Mode - Build a Character

Make a Pencil

LT: I can use object mode and tools to create a pencil
Usig the skills you have learned in this unit, create a pencil using different mesh objects. You can scale and rotate as needed. When finished, turn in the render file.

Turn in Render To - Using Object Mode - Create a Pencil