Blender for Animation Short Course

About this course

Participants use Blender to explore core animation principles through a series of exercises. The course introduces 3D modelling alongside workflows for creating materials, setting up lighting and rendering finished visuals. Its focus is on product and motion graphics, including short animated sequences and looping visuals, rather than character animation. The course is structured around applying these techniques in Blender to develop animation ideas.

What you'll learn

• Apply fundamental animation principles in Blender
• Create and manipulate 3D models for animated visuals
• Develop materials for 3D scenes
• Set up lighting for animation projects
• Use rendering workflows to produce finished motion graphics

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for artists, designers and creative professionals, as well as complete beginners interested in 3D animation. It uses practical exercises and asks participants to experiment with their own ideas. No previous experience with Blender or 3D animation is required.

• Suitable for learners exploring 3D animation for product design, visual art or creative work
• Concentrates on product and motion graphics rather than character animation