Blender 3D Modeling Fundamentals Training in Astana, Kazakhstan

This training program introduces participants to Blender’s 3D modeling fundamentals, covering everything from installation and navigation to modeling, sculpting, rendering, and exporting. By blending theory with hands-on exercises, learners gain practical skills to create professional 3D assets for games, animation, and design visualization.

Foundations of Blender & Basic Modeling

Module 1: Introduction

• Course overview & objectives
• Blender vs Autodesk 3ds Max vs Cinema 4D
• Overview of Blender features and benefits

Module 2: Getting Started

• Installing Blender (hands-on setup)
• Navigating the UI (3D viewport, outliner, properties, timeline)
• Basic modeling concepts

Module 3: Editing Basics

• Types of editors (3D Viewport, Shader Editor, UV Editor, etc.)
• Switching between edit and object modes
• Vertices, edges, and faces explained
• Editing mesh data and objects (transform, extrude, loop cut, merge)

Advanced Modeling, Sculpting & UVs

Module 4: Modeling Meshes

• Modeling modes (object, edit, sculpt, vertex paint, texture paint)
• Structuring meshes, topology considerations
• Adding primitives & modifiers (subdivision, mirror, array)
• Selecting & editing meshes efficiently
• Object data, vertex groups, and custom data
• UV maps & unwrapping
• Mesh analysis & retopology basics

Module 5: Sculpting and Painting

• Enabling selection masking
• Using brushes & dynamic topology
• Shaping models in sculpt mode
• Adaptive sculpting methods
• Editing UV textures and images (texture painting workflow)

Practical Workshop:

• Sculpt a simple organic model (character bust or rock)
• Unwrap and paint textures

Rendering, Animation Basics & Exporting

Module 6: Curves and Surfaces

• Tools and structure
• Bézier and NURBS curves
• Transforming objects with curves
• Shapes, splines, and metaballs
• Introduction to hair particles & grease pencil

Module 7: Animation and Rigging (Introductory)

• Keyframes & keying sets
• Using armature for basic rigging
• Applying the lattice modifier
• Constraints, actions, and drivers overview
• Shape keys & motion paths

Module 8: Rendering 3D Scenes

• Render engines (Eevee, Cycles, Workbench)
• Cameras, light objects, and materials setup
• Shading nodes & color management basics
• Freestyle non-photorealistic rendering
• Layers, passes, & animation preview

Module 9: Exporting Files

• Supported media formats
• Exporting Alembic, Collada, USD, SVG, PDF
• Troubleshooting common export/render issues

Module 10: Summary and Next Steps

• Best practices for modeling workflow
• Non-destructive modeling with geometry nodes (intro)
• Community resources, tutorials, and project continuation tips

Final Hands-on Evaluation