1:1 mentorship (or supportive 2:1 pods), technical software instruction, and guidance on social and emotional development are the hallmarks of our Foundation Programming.

Foundation: 3D Modeling 

 
 

Format: New! In-Person and Online
Offered: Wednesdays and Saturdays (Spring Break workshops are 1-Week, Monday - Thursday)
Time: Varies by Workshop
Duration: Four, 90-Minute Sessions
Price: $480/workshop

New to Islands of Brilliance? First time signing up for a workshop?
We’d love to help. Connect with Us before registering!

 

Program Description

Here's your student's chance to take their creativity beyond two dimensions! 

Foundation Programming: 3D Modeling offers students an in-depth exploration of 3D design using Blender, a leading software for digital modeling. Guided by a certified educator, students work with a mentor either 1:1 or in supportive 2:1 pods.

Students build skills in essential 3D modeling techniques as they create digital sculptures and environments centered on their SpIns (Special Interests). This program emphasizes comfort with Blender’s interface, developing skills in texture, shading, and spatial design, which are integral to the 3D design process.

Perfect for aspiring 3D artists, Foundation Programming: 3D Modeling equips students with practical skills in digital modeling, empowering them to visualize and create dynamic, detailed virtual worlds.

 

Program Outcomes

Through this personalized learning approach, students develop:

  • Confidence, self-awareness, and social connection

  • Goal-setting and exploration through project-based learning

  • Presentation and self-expressive skills

All within a positive social environment among like-minded peers!

This Program is a Good Fit For

For students interested in taking their creativity from 2D into 3D by learning some software basics like modeling, visual effects, 3D-printed models…just to name a few!

 

Created in just a few weeks…

Our students never cease to amaze us with how quickly they can jump in and create! Below are three examples of what students made in their first Blender workshops!

Register for Upcoming Workshops

In-Person 3-D Modeling Workshops

at UWM’s Lubar Entrepreneurship Center
2100 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI

Saturdays, February 22–March 15 / 3:00–4:30 pm CST | REGISTER

Online 3-D Modeling Workshops

Online via Zoom

Wednesdays, January 15–February 5 / 4:45–6:15 pm CST | REGISTER

Wednesdays, February 19–March 12 / 4:45–6:15 pm CST | REGISTER

Spring Break 1-Week! Monday–Thursday, March 24–27 / 4:45–6:15 pm CST | REGISTER

 

New to Islands of Brilliance? First time signing up for a workshop?
We’d love to help. Connect with Us before registering!

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