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What is 3D Modeling?
3D modeling is the creation of a three-dimensional object inside of simulated software. The object can be created from simple shapes all the way up to complex high-polygon models. A polygon is one triangle, and It takes many triangles to make a circle or complex object.
Often—and depending on the format of modeling you’re trying to achieve—real-world objects are scanned into the software through a 3D-scanning device; then, those objects are used as digital tracing paper to create the final model using the same process mentioned above. Once created, these objects can be scaled and manipulated however the user sees fit.
Uses for 3D Modeling
Some of the industries where 3D is heavily used, to name a few:
Film/TV – Used to create CGI characters, objects, environments, animations and titling for movies and commercials
Video Game Development – Used to create the entire visual 3D component of the game with many aspects of animation being the same process as used in Film/TV.
Architecture – Used to create interactive renderings of buildings and structures; the vast majority of all architectural items are created via 3D CAD modeling for real-life construction.
Engineering – Creation of to-scale designs to then be produced in a CNC environment and/or via a more manual, hands-on method of fabrication.
Course Syllabus 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
Classroom Rules 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
21st Century Skills 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
Portfolio Setup 🔗↗️
Assignments
Complete the Learning Exercises below. Save your part(s) in your CAD or 3D Model folder. Place your 3D Model, rendering or animation in your google drive. Upload your image, model and/or animation to your portfolio website.
SolidWorks
- Solidworks Interface 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
Wrench
Make a Wrench in Solidworks 2021 📄 (Pdf/Doc) Part 1
Fidget Spinner
Spinner Body 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
Ball Bearing 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
Spinner Cap 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
Spinner Assembly in Solidworks 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
or
Spinner Assembly in Solidworks 📹 (Video)
NOTE: There is No Sound. Pause and rewind as needed.
Fidget Spinner Animation 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
or
Fidget Spinner Animation (Motion Study) 📹 (Video)
NOTE: There is No Sound. Pause and rewind as needed.
Park Bench
Make a 2D Drawing of a Park Bench 📄 (Pdf/Doc) Part 2
Blender
- Blender Movie 📹 (YouTube)
- Blender Movie (Big Buck Bunny) 📹 (YouTube)
- Blender Interface 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
Monkey Robot Invasion
Monkey Robot #1 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
Armor Car #2 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
Landscape #3 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
Make a Scene #4 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
Animation #5 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
3D Print Monkey Robot 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
Orca Slicer - Bambu Labs 3D printers 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
Jet Plane
Jet Plane Design 1 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
Jet Plane Barrel Roll 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
Add Camo UV Wrap 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
Download Texture - Camouflage
Last part of UV Wrap Video 📹 (YouTube)
Adding Landing Gear & Camo Jet Take Off Part-1 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
Adding Landing Gear (Video) 📹 (YouTube)
Camo Jet Take Off Part-2 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
Soccer Ball
Soccer Ball Design 📄 (Pdf/Doc)
or
How to create soccer ball 📹 (YouTube)
The link below is a YouTube Video, Use the headphones and follow the instructions on the video. Pause and rewind as needed to complete tutorial.
NOTE: Missing Ambient Occultation and Bloom Setting . Follow the instruction in the linked page.
Enhanced Exercises
Follow one of the lesson, of your choosing, that is listed below. Place the image(s) and/or animation on your portfolio.
Create House in Solidworks 📹 (YouTube)
Nintendo Control in 3D with Solidworks Tutorial 📹 (YouTube)
Infinity Cube a Solidworks tutorial 📹
How to make a UFO for Beginners 📹
teufelsberg_ground_2_04k.hdr 🖼️
Download background image for your UFO here!Gus the Gingerbread Man
Read the tutorial to create a gingerbread man. Have both the tutorial on one monitor and blender running on the other. Follow each step carefully.What is an Arduino / microcontroller?
An Arduino is a microcontroller, which is a computer system on a chip that does a job. It contains an integrated processor, a small amount of memory, and programmable input/output devices, which are used to interact with things connected to the chip.
Microcontrollers can be program devices to sense temperature, detect motion, use sonar, control motors, and much more.
Student instructions
Class link:
Go to your class with this link: https://www.tinkercad.com/joinclass/9X54AJCVV
Enter your Nickname assigned by your teacher.
Class code:
Enter the class code: 9X54AJCVV
Enter your Nickname assigned by your teacher.
BBC Micro:bit
What is an BBC micro:bit / microcontroller?
The BBC micro:bit is an programmable device that allows students to get hands-on with coding and digital making. Use it to inspire your students to recognise the power of technology in the real world.
These first steps will help you get started and ready to teach with the micro:bit.