University of Michigan
- Start Date: 28 Jun, 2021
- 4 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Build your design skills and learn how to use Rhino software to create and edit amazing 3D models
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Grow your knowledge of design and 3D modeling
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.
Discover Rhino software as a 3D modeling and design tool
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 familiarise yourself with the 3D space and 3D objects before jumping straight in to create your own objects and building blocks.
Improve your design skills to conceptualise better 3D models
Design is a vital part of 3D modelling. You can be a master of the software but if you aren’t aware of fundamental design concepts, you won’t be able to truly unleash your potential.
You’ll build your basic design skills by looking at line, shape, form, and space, before creating and editing 2D line forms that you’ll transform into patterned mandalas and 3D tile wall designs.
Complete your design toolkit by learning 3D rendering and 3D printing formats
This course will guide you through the concept of profile modeling and will allow you to utilise 3D surface and 3D solid modelling tools to create and edit more complex designs.
To round out your foundational knowledge, you’ll dive into 3D rendering and creating 3D printable models. Then, once you’ve completed each step of the course, you can bring your newfound skills together into one final 3D modeling project.
This course has been designed for anyone interested in 3D design and learning how to use 3D modeling software. You don’t need any previous knowledge or experience to benefit from this course.
It will be particularly useful to Architects, Designers, Engineers, or anyone studying in these fields.
Rhinocerous 3D offers a free, full version, 90-day evaluation for Windows and Mac. After 90 days a purchased license will be required to save files or use plug-ins. Before beginning the installation process, be sure to check that your machine meets the minimum system requirements to run Rhino as described on rhino3d.com. Choose the appropriate link (Windows or Mac) on the page and follow the instructions to complete the installation process by visiting rhino3d.com.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
University of Michigan
This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
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