Course syllabus
Introduction to 3D
Modeling with Blender
Start Date: June 5th

Program Overview
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Course Breakdown
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CONTENTS
TABLE OF
Course Requirements
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Instructors
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Reviews
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VR Development Course Pipeline
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Sign Up
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3D modeling is becoming more and more crucial in the world as modern hardware has given rise to
technologies that allows for more and more realistic graphics. The 3D modeling market was valued
at approximately 13 billion dollars in 2020 and is expected to grow at 20% annually for the next few
years.
Many industries can make use of 3D modeling and there are a variety of applications to use. We chose
to teach Blender because it is free and also very powerful, able meet the needs of any beginner and
event beyond. It is also very popular which means that if you run into a problem, there are a lot of
resources to help you solve it.
This course is created partly due to the popular demand from our students who have taken our
pipeline of courses taking students from a complete beginner to publishing their own VR app. With
the skills that you learn in this course and the VR development pipeline, you are able to make assets
and develop your own games and VR worlds with them.
01 COURSE OVERVIEW

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In this course, Introduction to 3D Modeling with Blender, you will learn how to use the Blender
software along with some useful plugins . You will build your own 3D models that can be used when
developing your own games or worlds in the VR Application Development pipeline. You can also sell
your assets on various asset stores such as the Unity Asset Store. You will learn how to navigate the
Blender interface, follow the modeling workflow, understand 3D modeling best practices, and create
3D models. By the end of the program, students will have built a minimum of five models to their
portfolios. This course assumes no previous experience so students of all levels are welcome.
COURSE SUMMARY
COURSE
BREAKDOWN
Live classes taught in the metaverse
10 2 hour live classes throughout the program which students can attend either live in
the metaverse or through our YouTube live stream.
Database of 30 live 3D experiences
During our live classes, we teach you 3D Unity concepts in the metaverse through
our self produced database of over 30 3D experiences. 90% of students find these
experiences very helpful or helpful to the learning process.
Class Discord
You have access to our class Discord where you can get immediate help at
almost all hours of the day.
1 on 1 Expert sessions
You also have the option to get weekly 1 on 1 hour long mentorship and support
from one of our knowledgeable instructors. You can use this time to get help
with your personal project or course assignments.
Enroll once and it’s free forever
We offer a unique policy where if you enroll in one of our courses once, you
can take it as many times as you’d like for free forever. So if you fall behind
and can’t complete the run you’re in or even if you just want to go back and
review, you can take any future run of the course completely free no question
asked. On that same note, all of the course material including the recordings,
assignments, Discord and more will forever be available to you.

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Universe was started due to its founder Nicolas Barone’s
frustration with how online courses work today. There is
no live learning experience but instead students get pre-
recorded videos. There is also no relationship building
other than through discussion forums.
This is why on average these online courses have just a 15%
completion rate. Our courses which are taught live in the
metaverse have over 4 times that completion rate. We bring
that in-person learning environment online by teaching it
in the metaverse complete with live metaverse instruction,
demonstrations, assessment, and socializing. We’ve taught
over 10,000 students and have a 4.9/5 star user rating.
We also offer a pipeline of 4 courses taking students from
a complete beginner to building and publishing their own
VR applications. This 3D modeling course is designed to be
synergetic with the pipeline but can be taken on its own.
ABOUT US
Because of how our courses are set up, we’ve
seen a 4 times better graduation rate than
traditional online courses. You can see why
from our student responses to the right.
LEARNING THROUGH
THE METAVERSE
87%
of students said our course was significantly
better or better than an online course
90%
of students said our 3D experiences were
helpful or very helpful to their learning.
85%
of students said it was much easier or
easier to stay motivated

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02 COURSE PROGRAM
Below you can find a week-by-week breakdown of the course. Our course is a crash course through
the basic of topics of 3D modeling, specifically low-poly models.. This course requires no previous
experience and will teach students of all levels to be able to create their own models with Blender.You
will go through our custom developed curriculum each week with most weeks’s assignment requiring
the submission of a model. Additionally, some weeks contain challenges that you can complete for
extra points to count towards graduation.
We employ a flipped classroom model. Outside of live sessions you watch videos and complete
assignments outside the classroom on your own schedule.We have office hours where all students are
welcome to come and get help with any questions they have. Then we have live classes for each topic
where we do 3D assessment, demonstrations, and Q&A to solidify your learning. At the end of select
sessions, we breakout and explore student made VR worlds together. This allows students to socialize
and network with their peers and instructors in the metaverse.
WEEK 1
Students learn:
• Course Introduction
• Navigating course Google Classroom and Discord
• Blender 2.93 Installation
• Introduction to Blender UI
• Uses of 3D modeling
• Navigating 3D modeling job opportunities
Blender Application

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WEEK 2
WEEK 3
Foundations of 3D Modeling
In this week you will learn about the history of 3D modeling, Blender controls, and industry
terminology. In this topic’s assignment, you will create a scene with multiple objects and learn
to modify the geometry of those objects. You will also gain understanding to some of the basic
methodologies used in 3D programming and use them to complete the assignment.
Students will learn:
• Blender interface
• 3D modeling history
• Scene setup
• Terminology
• Methodology
• Low-Poly modeling
• Basic Blender tools
• Basic Blender modifiers
Modeling Project 1
In this week you will learn how to create basic models by using tools such as loop cuts, mirror
modifiers, and bevels. For this week’s project, you will model a bottle and a mug and add your own
creative designs to the models. For this week’s challenge, you can submit another model using the
tools you have learned to score additional points that count towards graduation. Additionally, you
will continue to learn about the Blender interface and controls that pertain to the tools you learn
about in this week.
Students will learn:
• Importing and exporting FBX/OBJ files
• Poly-count
• Edgeloops
• Mirror modifiers
• Bevels
Assignment Example
Basic Cube Scene
Assignment Example
Wine Bottle

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WEEK 4
WEEK 5
Modeling Project 2
In this week you will learn how to use more tools like inset and transformations to create more
complex models. For this week’s project you will create a treasure chest which can be decorated
with creative designs and contain other models inside of it. or this week’s challenge, you can submit
another model using the tools you have learned to score additional points that count towards
graduation. Additionally, as you gain familiarity with Blender, you will learn about customization
options in the interface and explore different modes that Blender has.
Students will learn:
• Inset tool
• Transformations
• Customization options for Blender
• Various display modes such as wireframe
mode and object mode
• The 3D cursor
Modeling Project 3
During this week you will reinforce the skills and knowledge you have learned in the previous two
weeks and continue creating models. You will also learn about how surface quality is affected by
the general workflow. For this week’s assignment, you will model traffic signs and a mushroom to
practice the concepts learned about surface quality.
Students will learn:
• Poles
• Surface normals
• Subdivision
• Sharpening edges
• Object data properties panel
• Surface quality
Assignment Example
Treasure Chest
Assignment Example
Curved Building

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WEEK 6
WEEK 7
UV Layout Mapping 1
DuringthisweekyouwillbeginlearningaboutUVmapping.YouwillfirstlearnaboutUVlayouttools
and how to use them as well as the workspace associated with working with UV layouts. You will
gain an understanding of the terminology of UV editing and then UV map the projects you created
in the previous week. As a challenge, you will create an additional 3D model with UV mapping and
texturing.
Students will learn:
• UV layout
• UV mapping terminology
• Export UV layout
• Edit UV islands
• Pinning
• Smart UV mapping
UV Layout Mapping 2
During this week you will continue to learn about topics related to UV mapping and gain experience
workingwithUVmaps.YouwilldirectlyworkwithUVmaps,creatingislandsandaddingnewimages
to the map. For this week’s assignment, you will continue working on the UV maps for your traffic
signs and treasure chest.
Students will learn:
• Manual UV unwrap
• Add new images to UV
• Magic UV
• Fix UV issues
• Merge UV islands
Assignment Example
UV Map of a Model
Assignment Example
UV Map Islands

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WEEK 8
WEEK 9
UV Layout Mapping 3
During this week you will finish up topics related to UV mapping, this time with a focus on textures.
You will learn about textures maps and their uses. For this week’s assignment, you will texture the
traffic signs and the treasure chest models that you have created earlier in the course.
Students will learn:
• Textures
• Albedo map
• Specular map
• Metallic map
• Normal map
• Alpha map
Using 3D Models in Unity
During this week you will learn how to work with the models you have created in Unity. From
importing the models to using them in prefabs. For this week’s assignment, you will create a Unity
package that contains a scene that contains your models. You can also use this week to work on
your personal project that can be presented at graduation in the following week.
Students will learn:
• Import models to Unity
• Use models in Unity
• Apply textures in Unity
• Export Unity package
Assignment Example
Unwrapped UV Map
Assignment Example
Textured Model

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WEEK 10
Graduation
During this week you will attend your graduation ceremony in the metaverse where you will
celebrate your achievements with your peers. Each student will be given a graduation cap to put
on their avatar and individually walk up on stage to accept their certificate and take a photo.We will
then take class photos and go to a student-made world to socialize and celebrate.
Graduation Meetup

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No previous programming
or modeling experience
No VR device required
Windows or Mac computer
with at least 8gb of RAM,
64-bit quad core CPU, and
a graphics card with at
least 2gb of RAM. You can
find our guide getting a
computer for VR develop-
ment with Unity here and
find detailed Blender hard-
ware recommendations
here.
COURSE
REQUIREMENTS
SUPPORTED VR HEADSETS
Windows Mixed Reality
HP Reverb
Oculus Quest 2 Oculus Rift
Oculus Quest HTC Vive
Valve Index HTC Vive Pro 1-2
HTC Vive Focus 2-3 Magic Leap

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04 UNIVERSE REVIEWS
I’m thankful that I came across this course. It provided the engagement I needed to stay focused to
get through the material. When I got stuck on the units I was able to quickly get the help I needed
in the class’ Discord channel to continue. One thing that went above and beyond a normal online
course for me was the social networking provided at the end of each class. We would teleport
to different worlds after our lecture and were able to make friends with the other students. The
instructors made themselves available after class and were easy to approach for questions. I’m
looking forward to taking more courses to learn the Unity program.
Brit Gibbs
2 months ago
Very well designed course. The availability for guidance and help, from
the instructors was unlike any class or school I have ever taken. The
perfect example of an “institution of learning”. I had no experience
with any type of coding and completely new to VR. I learned so much
and was able to finish the session at a level of being challenged, but
not overwhelmed. thanks guys
dominic santiago
5 months ago
I’m glad I found and took this course. It got me started in the right
direction and helped me quickly learn and comfortable with Unity
tool and C#. Having great support really made the course more
engaging. I plan to take more courses to learn VR programming
with these 2 instructors Jeff and Nicolas. They are very supportive
and great instructors.
Julie Tonnu
6 months ago
Welcome to the new age of teaching! Where all tech courses can be taught online... but I just, I
don’t know about you, but sometimes trying to learn from a Udemy course seems off. Also linkedin
Learning is a savage when it comes to notifications and other services, and it can be intimidating.
I love TryUniverse, cause as the great Vin Diesel once said, “ We are family.” I love being in the
virtual class room, and getting that perfect student atmosphere. Also for someone who is starting
off with very few coding knowledge. The instructors were very patient. The discord is super helpful
and cool. Shout out to everyone! It just for the price of online courses, you get so much more, and
VR is booming. I highly recommend it.
Stef k
2 months ago
I would recommend this class to
anyone who wants to introduced
into the world of VR . It doesn’t
matter your age your nationality
your gender come with a open mind
and willing to put in the work. The
instructors Nicholas and Jeff will
walk you through it. The classes
were fun and well put together.
Instructors were there at any time
we needed help or had additional
questions. I learned so much and
made many friends.
Can’t wait for the next class.
Thurlene Wade
2 months ago
Outstanding experience! I was as
interested in seeing what education
was like as i was the content. This IS
the future of education and Nick and
Chris are on the leading edge! If this
is a field of interest for you or you
are just a VR enthusiast, you need to
take this class.
Rick Casteel
5 months ago
I came into this course fresh. No experience
with coding or unity. My friend and I tried for
a few weeks teaching ourselves via youtube
videos and were completely overwhelmed.
The virtual classroom setting with support on
Discord works. The course jumps you right in. It
seems impossible at first, but as you continue
practicing by doing you get a sense of how
the logic and systems work. By the end of the
course we were able to create an experience
I wouldn’t have thought possible six weeks
prior. If you’re looking to get into Unity or just
want to test yourself and see if you can create,
this is a great way to do it.
Clark Crawford
9 months ago
4.9/5
Click here to read all
the reviews!
I randomly saw a FB ad for this
course, and decided to check out
the introductory session. I’ve always
wanted to produce/manage VR work,
and for me this means acquiring at
least some firsthand experience
(this helps to both understand your
dev team’s process and confidently
explain the steps to other teams and
stakeholders). I thought what the
heck and signed up for the rest of the
class: 9 weeks later my friends are
sick and tired of hearing how much
fun I’ve had. I assumed the brain
cells that were active during my time
in front-end development years ago
had atrophied, but I was delighted
to see that wasn’t the case. On a
serious note I had also been down
and missing more technical work at
my current branding agency, and this
was the perfect dopamine trigger. I’m
excited for the next class!
Jane Hansen
2 months ago

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05 INSTRUCTORS
Jeffrey Miller is currently a 3D pipeline
engineer consultant for Nike developing
their workflow and CGI tools. Before that,
he worked as an XR developer at PixelHut
and a programmer and designer at Nissan
automotive. Jeff Has 3 years of experience
working with Unity, 4 years of experience
working with Unreal Engine, and 8 years
of experience with 3D modeling. He has
worked on projects for other companies
such as GM, Chevrolet, Holden, Opel and
Kia.
TonyQinisagraduatefromtheCornellSchool
of Hotel Administration with a minor in
computer science and game design. He was
a software engineer for the iOS app Lab Cat
where he created the software architecture,
level designer, camera controls, and file
management system using SDL and OpenGL.
Tony has also created live 3D animations with
Unity for Universe’s holoportation lessons.

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In this 9 week’s live course, you will continue
to build and eventually publish your own VR
app to the Oculus App Lab store. You will work
with your team of peers from the previous
course and implement continuous movement,
grab interactions, advanced Unity animation
with parameters, post processing-effects, and
produce your own photogrammetry models
using 3DF Zephyr.
VR App Interactions & Publishing
In this 9 week live course, you will learn
advanced Unity skills and concepts and use
them to build your own VR worlds. These skills
and concepts include lighting, animation,
Blender decimation, using 3D asset stores for
assets, and using Git and GitHub for version
control.
VR World & Advanced
Unity Development
In this 10 week live course, you will
build your own VR app using Unity’s XR
Interactions SDK. You will work with a
team of 2-3 peers to set up Unity for VR
development, program VR hand presence,
VR teleportation, and use Git and GitHub
to work with multiple developers on a
single Unity project.
VR App Development
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VR DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE
This course is designed to be synergetic with our VR development pipeline. We provide complete
pipelineof4livemetaversecoursesthattakeyoufromacompletebeginnertobuildingandpublishing
your own VR app. After taking this course, you will be prepared to create assets to use in your own VR
developments or sell your assets in online asset stores. You will also be prepared to continue the 3D
modeling pipeline that we will be developing.
Inthis10weeklivecourse,youwilllearnhowto
use the Unity engine, Unity3D programming
library, and C# programming. You will learn
how to navigate the Unity interface, develop
gameplay mechanics, and create UI and
sound design.
Introduction to Unity

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