Discover the world of 3D design and animation with our Blender Introduction course. On our two day introduction course for beginners you’ll learn the essential skills needed to create 3D models, visualisations and animations.
We’ll explore the basics of 3D modelling and how to add realism to your designs using textures, lighting and camera settings. You’ll learn how to bring objects to life with animation, and how to render your finished work.
With hands-on projects and guidance from 3D experts, you'll develop a strong foundation in Blender, empowering you to create stunning visuals and start your journey in the exciting field of 3D design and animation.
You need no previous experience to attend this course.
Course leader is an experienced industry expert
Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
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21-22nd Jul 25 | Mon-Tue | London Bridge | Hurry - Two Places Left! | £499.00 | £70.00 | £429.00 + VAT | |
18-19th Sep 25 | Thu-Fri | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
12-13th Nov 25 | Wed-Thu | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
8-9th Jan 26 | Thu-Fri | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
4-5th Mar 26 | Wed-Thu | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
27-28th Apr 26 | Mon-Tue | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT |
Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
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9-10th Jul 25 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £499.00 | £100.00 | £399.00 + VAT | |
20-21st Aug 25 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £499.00 | £70.00 | £429.00 + VAT | |
13-14th Oct 25 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
10-11th Dec 25 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
2-3rd Feb 26 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
1-2nd Apr 26 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
26-27th May 26 | Tue-Wed | Online | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT |
Configuring the Workspace and Editors
Navigating the viewport
Understanding the Outliner
Functions of the Properties Panel
Creating basic objects
Manipulating objects in the viewport
Object mode vs Editing mode
Using Hotkeys for speed
Points, Edges and Polygons, the building blocks of 3D
Transformation axis and axis types
Object Attributes
Modifiers and the modifier stack
Object Modelling tools, Extruding, Insetting, Bevelling and more
Proportional editing and snap
Boolean operations
Subdivision Modelling and edge loops
Creating Blender materials
Colour, Reflectivity, Specularity and Roughness
Adjusting material properties
Types of shaders and their uses
Creating and Applying texture maps
The Material Node editor for more complex materials
Understanding UV Mapping
Creating lights, light types and properties
Adjusting light and shadow settings
Adding an environment
Creating cameras
Adjusting the camera to get exactly the shot you want
Changing camera settings for realism
Using depth of field and camera effects
A tale of two renderers - Eevee and Cycles
Using Eevee for fast rendering and dynamic viewport updates
Using Cycles for production quality renders
GPU vs CPU rendering
Quality vs Render time
Sampling, Smoothing and Anti Aliasing
Outputting stills and animation
The geometry nodes editor
A world of possibilities - exploring nodes
Example node setups
The timeline and animation editor
Setting Keyframes in Blender
How anything can be animated
Editing animation keys
Adjusting animation with curves for better results
Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.
People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.
Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.
Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.
Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.
Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.
Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.
Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.
Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.