University of Michigan - Introduction to 3D Modeling
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Introduction to 3D Modeling at Coursera Overview
Duration | 27 hours |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Introduction to 3D Modeling at Coursera Highlights
- Earn a certificate of completion
Introduction to 3D Modeling at Coursera Course details
- On this four-week practical course from the University of Michigan, you?ll not only learn how to use the Rhino software to create your 3D models, but you?ll also gain basic design skills to help bring your imagination to life
- This course will guide you through 3D modeling within Rhino, so you?ll cover the fundamentals of the software as well as 3D modeling in general
- You?ll first look at how to navigate the user interface and the different tools that you?ll be using to create models throughout this course
- You?ll familiarize yourself with the 3D space and 3D objects before jumping straight in to create your own objects and building blocks
- This course will guide you through the concept of profile modeling and will allow you to utilize 3D surface and 3D solid modeling tools to create and edit more complex designs
- This course has been designed for anyone interested in 3D design and learning how to use 3D modeling software
- It will be particularly useful to Architects, Designers, Engineers, or anyone studying in these fields
Introduction to 3D Modeling at Coursera Curriculum
the building blocks
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
2D drawings
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
object modeling
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
surface modeling
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
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