Course Description: This practical course introduces students to the world of interior design using Blender, a powerful open-source 3D software used by designers and architects worldwide. From building the layout of a room to styling furniture and lighting, students will learn how to turn their design ideas into stunning, photorealistic visuals.   Course Outline: Lesson 1: Getting Started with Blender

• Blender interface basics and navigation
• Setting up real-world scale for interiors
• Understanding 3D space and object editing modes

• Creating walls, floors, ceilings, and openings
• Using modifiers for efficient modeling Importing or sketching simple floor plans

• Modeling basic furniture: sofa, table, shelves
• Adding and arranging objects in the space
• Using assets from libraries

• Applying realistic materials to furniture and finishes
• Using nodes for basic material customization
• Working with wood, fabric, metal, and wall textures

• Setting up natural daylight
• Adding indoor lighting: lamps, ceiling lights, ambient lights
• Balancing light and shadow for realism

• Positioning cameras for interior shots
• Composition tips for strong visual presentation