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.
Introduction to 3D Modeling
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
27 hours to complete
3 weeks at 9 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Gain interest in 3D design and learning how to use 3D modeling software.
Utilize 3D surface and 3D solid modeling tools to create and edit more complex designs.
Round out your foundational knowledge with 3D rendering and creating 3D printable models.
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There are 4 modules in this course
Following an introduction to the fundamentals of the interface, we will be exploring building blocks in 3D space, the Boolean Modeling and figured space.
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17 videos9 readings4 assignments2 app items2 discussion prompts
Week 2 focuses on compositional design and builds on tools used in week 1. This week primarily revolves around using 2D lines, curves and shapes to understand the concepts of 3D geometries.
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17 videos5 readings2 assignments2 app items1 discussion prompt
In this lesson students will learn to create 3D models of given and found household objects utilizing techniques and tools that explicate the concept of profile modeling, putting into practice learner's geometrical understanding of objects as assemblies, axis, symmetries, and sections.
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21 videos5 readings3 assignments2 app items1 discussion prompt
This week we learn how to create and edit complex surfaces using various different commands like loft, patch surface, surfaces from 2 or more curves, etc.
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16 videos7 readings1 assignment2 app items2 discussion prompts
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