Animate in 4 Weeks
Blender Basics for Kids (Ages 9–15)
Class Descriptions
Blender Introduction
In this four-week Kids Animation with Blender course, students explore 3D animation through hands-on learning. They start with Blender basics (Week 1), progress to modeling and texturing (Week 2), learn animation principles (Week 3), and finish with a short animated project (Week 4). This fun, interactive course builds a strong foundation in 3D creativity.
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Week 1
This week focuses on getting familiar with Blender and the basics of 3D space.​
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Topics Covered:
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Navigating Blender’s workspace: Viewports, toolbars, and panels
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Understanding 3D coordinates (X, Y, Z axis)
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Creating and manipulating basic 3D shapes (cubes, spheres, cones)
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Introduction to object transformation: Move, Rotate, Scale
Modeling Basics
Week 2
​Students will dive into 3D modeling techniques to create more detailed objects.
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Topics Covered:
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Understanding vertices, edges, and faces
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Modifying objects to create unique shapes
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Introduction to materials and textures
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Basics of lighting and rendering an image
Animation Basics
Week 3
This week introduces animation principles and how to bring 3D models to life.
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Topics Covered:
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Understanding the timeline and keyframes
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Using the Graph Editor for smooth movements
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Creating a bouncing ball animation (timing & spacing)
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Basic physics: Adding gravity and collisions
Final Showcase
Week 4
Students apply everything they’ve learned to create their own short animation.
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Topics Covered:
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Planning a walk cycle: Key poses and timing
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Animating the cycle: Contact, passing, up, and down positions
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Final rendering and exporting the animation
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Presenting and receiving feedback