[Bf-education] Questions Regarding Certification

[amdbcg]

Check the Blender FAQ : 
http://www.blender.org/education-help/faq/gpl-for-artists/#c6710

  * For teaching Blender3d, you're probably going to want to have a
    large template library [ that demos what you want to teach] with
    only specific features shown so the user doesn't get bogged down
    with button overload.

  * Probably would be best to create your  own source files / lesson
    plans (legally yours to license how you wish)  and just link to
    where to download Blender3d to open the source files
      o Alternatively Blender3d is freely distributable , just keep
        Blender3d separate with the GPL license intact and you should be
        good.
  * Certification is not absolutely required - it's actually quite new -
    but  certifications definitely boosts credibility. someone else here
    should be able to list the benifits / length of turn around time -
    I'd be interested in this as well.
  * I'm not sure about the resubmission... (again, someone else should
    know on this mailing list)

Good luck!
-Robert Fornof
www.robertfornof.com

On 9/27/2012 3:03 PM, Vader wrote:
> Hello friends!
>
> First of all, if I am asking these questions in the wrong place/way, 
> please let me know. I'm new at this, so I apologize in advance.
>
> Secondly, some background. I've used Blender for a few years now, but 
> have only done personal projects. I considered it a hobby. Currently, 
> I work for a company that educates students ages 4 all the way up to 
> 18 in math and science. I'd like to add Blender to the company's 
> curriculum, but I'm unsure of a few things and cannot find answers 
> elsewhere -
>
> 1. How long is the turnaround on a Blender Certification? In other 
> words, how long until they get back to me after I submit an application?
>
> 2. Can I re-apply should my first portfolio/resume not be up to par 
> with their standards?
>
> 3. Can I teach basic/introductory courses without a certification? I 
> don't mean skill-wise, but more in the legal sense. I'd rather not 
> step on Blender's toes, as I am a huge fan of their work.
>
> 4. Is there anything I need to know outside what Blender and other 
> trainers have shared? Is there any information not on the Blender page 
> that I might find useful to teach such classes?
>
> I thank you all in advance, and I once more apologize if I'm posting 
> this in the wrong location/way.
>
>
>
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