Introduction to 3D Modeling by Coursera
Course Highlights
- Gain interest in 3D design and learning how to use 3D modeling software.
- Utilize 3D surface and 3D solid modeling tools to create and edit more complex designs.
- Round out your foundational knowledge with 3D rendering and creating 3D printable models.
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum
34 Topics
course introduction
what is a 3D space?
what are 3D objects?
introduction to user interface
getting help
viewports and cPlane basics
the gumball and selecting objects
solid object creation
building blocks
building block examples
outputting images
boolean modeling and figured space
more gumballs
object snaps and transforms
the boolean tool
boolean modeling: example
the clipping plane
syllabus
how to set up your environment
zip file for the assignments
help us learn more about you!
instructions
self- assessment rubric
giving and receiving feedback
instructions
self- assessment rubric
3D space
3D objects
building blocks
boolean modeling and figured space quiz
gallery tool
gallery tool
what you can use these skills to do
end of week discussion
27 Topics
2d shapes and mandalas
2D shapes creation and editing
trim | join | explode
mirror transformation
surface from planar curves
polar arrays
object properties and layers
mandalas: example
lines curves and extrusions
3D tiling and extrusions
lines polylines curves and arcs
curve editing
the essential six: offset trim join explode extend fillet
using a bitmap underlay
3D tile: example one
3D tile: example two
bonus: modeling the block M
zip file for the assignments
instructions
self- assessment rubric
instructions
self- assessment rubric
shapes and mandala
lines | curves | extrusion
gallery tool
gallery tool
end of week discussion
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profile modeling
what is a surface?
more cplane
revolve
sweep 1
sweep 2
revolve: example 1
revolve: example 2
object modeling
project and pull
curves from objects
trimming surfaces
project object snaps
cutter: bitmap scaling and regulating lines
cutter: handle
cutter: cap
cutter: cutting wheel
cutter: arms
cutter: pin
cutter: guard
cutter: label
zip file for the assignments
instructions
self- assessment rubric
instructions
self- assessment rubric
profile modeling
surface modeling
object model fundamentals
gallery tool
gallery tool
end of week discussion
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surface modeling
lofting
lofting example: drinking glass
surface filleting and blending
surface from edge curves
patch surfaces
surface from network of curves
tree form pavilion
tree form pavilion: trees
tree form pavilion: surface
tree form pavilion: tessellation
tree form pavilion: connection and multipipe
tree form pavilion: applying materials
Tree Form Pavilion: Alternative Methods
3D printing file preparation
course conclusion
zip file for the assignments
instructions
self- assessment rubric
instructions
self- assessment rubric
attributions & credits
post-course survey
more surface modeling
gallery tool
gallery tool
end of week discussion
end of course discussion
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