CodingChamp

Grades 4–10 · Live 1:1 online

3D Design Classes for Kids

Students learn to design in 3D, starting with Tinkercad's friendly shapes and moving to Blender for modelling, materials and simple animation. They make models for 3D printing, game characters and scenes.

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Grades

4–10

Duration

2 months

Topic

Design & Media

Format

Live 1:1 online

Who it's for

Is 3D Design & Modelling right for your child?

  • Children in Class 4 to 10
  • Creative kids who like drawing, building and Lego
  • Future game designers and engineers

Before starting: None. Blender needs a laptop or desktop.

Students learn 3D design with Tinkercad and then Blender, creating models, characters and scenes. They learn shapes, measurement and design thinking, and make models suitable for 3D printing or use in games.

What you'll need

  • A laptop or desktop with a stable internet connection
  • Free Tinkercad and Blender; Blender needs a laptop or desktop
3D Design & Modelling course cover

Syllabus

What your child learns in 3D Design & Modelling

  1. Module 1

    Tinkercad basics

    • Shapes, holes and grouping
    • Measuring and aligning
    • Designing for 3D printing

  2. Module 2

    Design thinking

    • Sketching an idea
    • Prototyping and improving

  3. Module 3

    Blender

    • Modelling basics
    • Materials, lighting and rendering
    • Simple animation

Projects your child builds

  • Name keychain
  • Dream room design
  • Game character model
  • Short animated scene

By the end of the course

  • Designs 3D models with confidence
  • Applies measurement and design thinking
  • Is ready to use 3D assets in games

Level 2 of the CodingChamp learning path

Creative Coding

A natural next step afterwards: Unity 3D Game Development Classes for Kids. Not sure where your child should start?

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One simple price for every course · 20% off now

$96

8 × 60-minute live 1:1 classes · $12 per class · standard $120

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FAQ

3D Design & Modelling classes: parents' questions

No. Printing is optional; many local shops and schools offer 3D printing for finished designs.

Further reading

Competitions for 3D Design & Modelling students

Try a free 3D Design & Modelling trial class

Your child meets a trainer, tries a short lesson, and we suggest the right starting level. No payment needed.