In addition, 3D modeling can be useful in other areas as well. Architects use it to design buildings, designers use it to visualize products, and animators use it to bring movies and games to life. By introducing children to this technology at an early age, it opens many doors for future career opportunities.
There are many programs on the market with which children, teenagers and adults can learn to model their first 3D figures.
Among others, we have Adobe Meshmixer, SketchUp for Schools, 3DSlash, Vectary, Tinkercad and many others. But which is the best program to teach this subject?
Adobe Meshmixer is an excellent tool to learn how to mix models. The program comes with a standard library that allows you to mix the body of a rabbit with the head of a duck, among other things.
SketchUp is a design software that lets you create three-dimensional models. What sets this program apart from others is the „Instructor“ option; when you select it, you’ll see a box that explains the tool’s function, keyboard shortcuts and modeling tips.
3d-Slash is a super fun tool for the little ones, based on the idea of the video game Minecraft. With just one cube, the little ones can model other characters. It’s a very easy way for young children to understand the 3D modeling process.
Vectary is a program that provides users with libraries of already created 3D models that can be modified by users to turn them into different objects.
We know that for younger children Tinkercad is a 3D modeling program that motivates them to create their own models, but we also know that older children want to model more realistic and complex objects.
For this reason, we offer an introductory course with Blender for children 8 years and older with previous knowledge of Tinkercad. Blender is a very versatile 3D modeling program that is widely used in the industry – especially in the video game industry.
And for those who already have some knowledge of Blender and want to create their own character portfolio, we offer special character modeling courses.
In this course, participants will learn not only new tools, but also techniques and tricks to better model their favorite characters.