Anyone can be a 3D artist

You don’t need an IT background to become a 3D artist. This workshop will provide you with the basic knowledge needed for 3D artist career and you will be able to create your first 3D model within an hour using Blender 3D. Blender 2.8 is powerful as well as light software in terms of size which is used create 3D models, animations, 2D art and creating visual effects

Workshop Information

Location

S40-1002,
University of Bahrain, Sakhir

Dates & Time

16 October 2019
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Level

0 to 4

Seats Available

80

Lab

Bring Your Own Device Policy or Have a UOB University ID

 

Workshop Fees

FREE

Meet Your Instructor

Talha Iftikhar is a 3D artist hobbyist and Student of major Software Engineering at University of Bahrain. He is a member of Unreal Engine Bahrain Community, Founder of Nalikes Studios and has expertise in the Blender 3D.

Workshop Information

Objective

  • Download and setup Blender 3D.
  • Get a basic introduction 3D modeling.
  • Familiarize themselves with the interface of blender 3D.
  • Learn the basic hotkeys in Blender 3D
  • Learn how to create a 3D object from scratch.
  • Understand the basics of Setting up a 3D environment.
  • Understanding the basics of a 3D mesh.
  • Be able to create a simple material and expand on its functionality.
  • Understand how lighting work in a scene.
  • Be able to render a scene.

Outcomes

  • Launch and navigate the 3D Blender Interface.
  • Create a 3D object.
  • Edit a pre-built object.
  • Create material.
  • Create 3D render image and export it.

Workshop & Location

Workshop

  • The workshop will be held at S40-1002, The Univerity of Bahrain, Sakheer.
  • The workshop will run on the 16th of October, 2019.
  • The workshop runs for 3 hours for 1 day.
  • Attendance will be marked.
  • Seats will be limited.
  • Signup is free for all.
  • The workshop is free thanks to our sponsors, supporters and partners.

Utilities

  • Power sockets and a display screen for the workshops are available.
  • Lavatories are available at the location.
  • Free parking is available at the location.
  • Internet will be available at the workshop.

Homework

You Will be Given Optional Homework

BYOD

Bring Your Own Device Policy

Class Preparation

Download Blender

Download the latest version Blender at Blender.org

Get The Workshop Materials

Introduction to 3D Modeling by Talha Iftikhar

Additional Reading & Training

How can I prepare for the Class?

You can start by Watching the Video, By following along you will be able to better prepare for the workshop.

Additionally We recommend that you visit the following resources for more info:

  • The Official Blender Documentation Page [Link]
  • The CG Boost’s Beginner Tutorial Series [Link]
  • The Surfaced Studios’s MODELLING For Absolute Beginners Tutorial Series [Link]

Opt-in for something BIGGER

We aim to establish a game development industry in Bahrain, as we wish that you can be a part of acheiving that vision.

Opt-in for the Mentorship & Coaching Program, Take part in the community meetups, take advantage of the free workshops, or participate in events & Game Jams.

Or better yet, contribute & be a part of leadership team and help in the community programs.

The Bahrain Game Jam

The Bahrain Game Jam is an annual game development competition, where people, artists, coders, musicians, marketers, & designers challenge the clock and create games withing the span of 24 hours.

The Bahrain Game Jam 2019 will be in November and Signup starts in May 2019.

Signup at BahrainGameJam.com

Request a Mentor or a Coach

The Mentorship and Coaching Program allows you to evolve your learning and ultimately the completion of your game development projects. Its free thanks to the amazing volunteers that support the community.

Visit the Mentors & Coachs Page form more infor [Coming Soon]

Join up as a Volunteer

Having many initiatives requires a lot of work, you can help in building the community by being part of the team.

Visit the Volunteer Page [Coming Soon]

Or Email Organizers@UnrealBahrain.com

Project 60

Project 60 aims to register 60 games being developed this year, to qualify to be part of the project you games need to:

  • Be out of the protype phase.
  • Be at an early polish to a polished stage.
  • Have to at least of 5 minutes of gameplay if it is a demo.
  • or Near to published stage where the game is in beta.

Contact Organizers@UnrealBahrain.com for more info.

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