Program Overview

Introduction to the Blender 3D Course

The Blender 3D course is a short, professional program designed for creatives who are beginners to digital asset creation or those with little knowledge of Blender. This powerful, free, open-source 3D creation software allows for 3D asset creation, animation, and rendering, making it versatile for various fields requiring digital 3D experiences.

Course Details

• Level(s) of Study: Short course; Professional
• Course Fee: È495
• Start Date(s): 22 July 2026
• Duration: Wednesday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm, three days or Saturdays 10 am - 4 pm, three weeks
• Study Mode(s): Part-time
• Campus: City Campus

What You'll Study

By the end of the course, you will be able to set up, record, and edit different animation types, understand industry pipelines, and have a completed project and final renders for your portfolio. The course is structured into sessions that cover:

• Introduction to digital language in Blender
• Fundamentals of Import/Exporting assets
• Blender interface modes, scenes, tabs, and modifiers
• Using transformation tools and traversing the workspace
• Working between Blender Modes Object/Edit Mode/Sculpt
• Create 3D objects
• Add-ons for Blender
• Modifiers, Manipulating, and fixing
• Materials and Textures Nodes Creating and applying digital textures
• Texture Painting Creating your own effects
• UV Maps
• Keyframes and Keysets recording and marking movement
• Rendering Setting up the camera, lighting, and movement
• Final touches to your model and creating final outputs

How You're Taught

This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University's city campus. You will receive 15 contact hours of quality tuition with an experienced tutor.

Tutor Profile

The course tutor, Francis Dixon, graduated from NTU's Design for Film and Television course, focusing on 3D art. He has worked in the freelance world of art departments on productions such as Downton Abbey 3 for Carnival Films and JUICE 2 for the BBC.

Careers and Employability

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a digital certificate of attendance and a digital badge powered by Accredible. This digital credential is secure, verifiable, and protected against fraud, allowing you to share your achievements seamlessly with potential employers online.

Campus and Facilities

You will be based in the School of Art and Design on the City Campus, with access to collaborative working spaces, IT suites equipped with industry-standard software, and the university library.

Entry Requirements

• Level: Intermediate/Professional
• Entry Requirement: Experience working in a creative environment, but no formal qualifications in design are required. Basic computer skills are essential.
• Age Requirement: You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.

Fees and Funding

• The fee for this course is È495.
• Payment is due at the time of booking.
• Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include benefits such as the use of the modern library and free use of IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
• Accommodation can be booked separately for a week-long summer course, costing È266 per week for a single room with a private bathroom in shared apartments.