Course: Creating a Minecraft Character with Blender
Take on the challenge of learning how to 3D model by starting off with creating your own character based on the popular game Minecraft! This lesson focuses on learning the basics of Blender, while also building a unique Minecraft character through the use of 3D objects, materials, and all the tools in between. It also incorporates the mathematical side of how 3D objects work, including the relationship between X, Y, and Z grid coordinates and the three-dimensional planes of Blender.
Requirements are provided in “Materials” tab in this course.
Opening Video
Learning Objectives
- Students should aim to become familiar with the basic tools of the Blender program.
- Build up a basic knowledge of how three dimensional spaces work in relation to the objects that they hold.
- Calculate the position of an object in a 3D space according to coordinates on a plane.
- Reshape 3D objects to better fit the required proportions of a character.
This course includes:
- 1 hour on-demand video
- 11 Lessons
- Full lifetime access
- Access from all devices
- 3 Quizzes included lesson plan
No prior experience is required.
-Computer with access to the internet.
-Can operate on a Windows-based computer or MAC. Specific details listed below.
-Basic knowledge of using a computer keyboard and mouse.
-Blender installed on computer prior to first session: https://www.blender.org/download/
Software Required:
Blender download
Memory Requirements:
Processor: Blender recommends you have a 64-bit quad core CPU or better (see computer minimum requirements below). RAM or memory: Blender recommends 16 GB of RAM and a Graphics card with 4 GB RAM.
Computer Minimum Requirements:
Blender is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7 and requires 500 MB of free disk space to install Blender. Blender is also compatible with macOS 10.13+. Recommended Hardware Requirements:
64-bit quad core CPU
16 GB RAM
Full HD display
Three button mouse
Graphics card with 4 GB RAM
For additional information on supported graphics cards and minimum hardware requirements see, https://www.blender.org/download/requirements/
Additional Notes:
Blender can be downloaded here:
https://www.blender.org/download/
A mouse with a "scroll wheel" is required for Blender and not a laptop trackpad.
