CSAN 107 SU01: Introductory 3D Modeling + Animation (Blender)
ECIAD
| Section | SU01 |
|---|---|
| Term | Summer 2026 |
| Status | A |
| Dates | May 30, 2026 – Aug 15, 2026 |
| Location | Online |
| Meetings |
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| Instructor | Nicholas Liang |
| Description (ECIAD) | Blender is used by graphic artists, illustrators,
VFX artists, video game developers and animators
alike to bring their imagination to life. Building
on skills developed in Introductory Blender, learn
to use this free and open software to model,
light, render, and animate your characters to
create compelling 3D visual storytelling. Learn
how to create and work with objects, use modeling
and sculpting tools, understand the nodes system
to create materials, develop characters, use the
camera, set lighting, export animations and
more.Through demonstrations and hand-on
activities, you will be able to produce portfolio
worthy images and animations.
Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to source and purchase your supplies before your first class. Upon successfully completing this course, students will receive a digital skills badge through Accredible, a digital credentialing service. To learn more about Accredible or to opt-out of receiving a digital badge for CS courses, please complete this online form. |
| Price(s) | DMRE: $742.85 |
CSDB
| CS Title | Introductory 3D Modeling + Animation (Blender) |
|---|---|
| CS Description | Building on skills developed in our Introductory Blender course, learn to use this free and open software to model, light, render and animate your characters to create compelling 3D visual storytelling. |
| Prior Learning | To fully benefit from this course, prior experience with Blender is required. |
| Legacy Info | None |
| Course Hours | 36 |
| Hours per Class | 3 |
| Course Type | Adult |
| Max Students | 20 |
| Classroom Type | Computer Lab - MAC |
| Material List | Materials and Software |
| Status | Active |
| Roll Out Term | SU23 |
| Flexible Learning Pathway | Flexible Elective - All Pathways |
| Microcredential Program | Creative Tech |
| Microcertificate Program | N/A |
| National ID | 10.0304 Animation, interactive technology, video graphics and special effects |
| AR Code | CSME |
| Unit Code | 285300 |
| Unit Name | Media Arts |
| Position Code | 4520 |
| Area of Study | Media Arts |
| Discipline | Animation |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Age | 19 years + |
| Skills Badge | Animation |