Fundamentals of 3D Visualization

Visualizing beyond the two dimensions has become an integral part of the technical domain. Application of the third dimension is useful in many domains such as animation (for entertainment and education), 3D printing, architecture, game creation, etc.

3D Visualization and Animation program offers insights into key concepts of visualization, mental rotation, modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. In order to create a sustainable skill development lifecycle, Blender, a free and open-source 3D computer graphics software, will be utilized. Blender allows users to acquire and master their skills ethically.

Under this program, IIT Bombay has designed three short courses to acquire important professional skills. These courses have been well received on IITBombayX as well as on edX platforms in  the past few semesters. These are -
i) 3D Visualization,
ii) Basic 3D Modeling using Blender, and
iii) Basic 3D Animation using Blender.
The details of these courses can be seen in the ‘Course Content’ section. The course content consists of elegantly shot and edited slow-paced video tutorials, quizzes, activities, and hands-on assignments.

The program will be conducted using a Blended MOOCs approach, with the help of IIT Bombay remote centres. A  Blended MOOC combines the advantages of online and  face-to-face (F2F) interactions. Learners will carry out activities and assessments in an ONLINE mode, on the IITBombayX platform. Periodically (twice a month), IITBombayX will conduct LIVE interactive sessions with the course team. These will be offered using the free tool: A-View. The learners have a choice to either participate in these interactive sessions by visiting the nearest Remote Center established by IITBombay or by attending them online using A-View or YouTube LIVE. IIT Bombay has established over 550 remote centres (RCs) at colleges across the country. These RCs are equipped for live interactive sessions for an entire class. RCs participate in this program by making the facility available for the scheduled LIVE interactive sessions. LIVE chat is used by learners across the country to get information/feedback about their queries.