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Blender × AI Creative Practice
Integrate cutting-edge generative AI ideation workflows with industry-grade Blender 3D modeling. Let AI amplify your creativity.
10 – 14 Aug 2026HKMU Campus
5 days at HKMU campusUse AI + Blender to create your 3D future world
Even with zero experience, learn directly from international 3D artist Hector Alexander Galindo Escobar. Complete a full portfolio in 5 days and prepare for international creative competitions.
No experience neededCampus learningMentor-guided
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Past Student Work Showcase
Build your own 3D characters and create an imaginative world
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Why Choose Us
University Setting, Blender Learning, and International Competition Readiness
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University Co-branded Certificate
After course completion and showcase, students receive an official certificate jointly issued by HKMU Future Centre and Krystal Institute, strengthening portfolio credibility.
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Pathway to International Competitions
The curriculum aligns with judging standards of major international creative competitions and Blender events. Post-course support helps students refine class output into competitive submissions.
For New Learners
Why is this 5-day summer camp especially worth joining?
When many parents and students first hear "Blender", they may ask: "What is it?"
Blender is a world-leading free professional 3D creation tool, widely used across film, animation and game industries.The 2025 Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature, Flow, was created entirely in Blender.It is like combining "digital clay + painting + filmmaking tools" into one, allowing anyone to build a complete 3D world from scratch.
By learning Blender, students gain professional-grade 3D creation skills while developing creativity, logical thinking, and problem-solving ability. After integrating generative AI tools, the learning curve is dramatically lowered, enabling youth aged 12-18 to go from concept to a complete work in a short time.
Creative thinking
Build imaginative future worlds from scratch
Logical thinking
Master the fundamentals of 3D modeling and AI tools
Problem-solving
Independently complete the journey from concept to finished work
Blender
Free, open-source, professional 3D creation
Flow | 2025 Oscar Best Animated Feature
Student Showcase
From the classroom to the international stage
From zero to the BCON international stage — see how an 11-year-old used Blender and AI to turn imagination into work the world can see.
Real Student Story
An 11-year-old's Blender journey:"Building dreams with your own hands"
Spencer Xu discovered Blender at age 10 through a love of aircraft and models. From struggling with the English interface to mastering geometry nodes, modelling, and rendering — he is building his own 3D world at 11.
"Age is never a limit on creativity." Step by step, he turned imaginative ideas into work that impressed international professional teams.
He shared his journey at BCON Shenzhen, the official Blender conference in China. On the IAICC international stage, he was also recognised by core team members from Flow, the Oscar-winning animated feature.
Recognised by Oscar team
BCON international talk
This story shows us that age is never a limit on creativity. With the right tools and learning direction, even primary school students can showcase their creative work on the international stage.
However, learning professional creation tools often requires proper guidance and structured support. Many young learners are full of passion, yet they can hit bottlenecks, struggle to build professional workflows, and lack timely feedback — leading to slow progress or drifting off course.
This summer camp is designed to solve exactly those challenges
Guidance from an international mentor
Led personally by Hector Alexander Galindo Escobar (formerly with Disney and Mattel), students learn the mindset and practical skills of professional 3D artists.
University setting + structured learning
Held on the HKMU campus, combining Blender and generative AI to build the right creative workflow in the most efficient way.
AI truly embedded in the creative process
Not a separate AI class — students learn to naturally integrate generative AI into Blender, making creative ideas faster to realise.
Concrete results in 5 days
Complete a full 3D portfolio plus an AI motion piece, earn an official HKMU certificate, and get ready for international competitions.
This is not just a casual interest experience — with international mentor guidance and university resources, it offers a structured learning path.
Compared with typical self-learning, this route is faster, clearer, and more systematic.
Camp Highlights
What makes this summer camp different
Guest Mentor
Hector Alexander Galindo Escobar
Lead 3D Artist / Art Director at Reunite · International Hard Surface & Environment Art Specialist
A senior 3D artist from Colombia and Australia with over 10 years of professional experience.
Hector's career began at a renowned Australian outsourcing studio as a prop modeler, creating props and environments for multiple animated series for Disney and Mattel. He then moved into real-time architectural visualization with Unreal Engine, building extensive commercial project experience.
Over the past six years, Hector has been based in Hong Kong, working with multiple independent game studios. He now runs his own studio and is developing a native web tool that lets 3D artists showcase their work interactively online through mini-games.
He specializes in hard-surface game art and environment art, with a complete commercial production perspective spanning Hollywood-level animation to indie game development. Hector has also been invited to speak at IAICC 2025 and BCON Shenzhen, Blender's official conference.
In this summer camp, Hector will personally lead students in mastering Blender's core skills and teach how professional 3D artists think and execute — helping students build their own 3D future world from scratch.
AI is integrated into the Blender creation workflow — not taught as a separate add-on class
Official HKMU certificate of completion plus pathways to international competitions (IAICC, BCON, 3D Creative Talent Showcase)
Small-class teaching (only 20–25 students per intake) with high-quality guidance throughout
The 5-Day Creative Sprint
The 5-Day Learning Journey: from Blender Fundamentals to AI Video Production
Day 1
Starting from inspiration
Establish a story direction, complete the story concept, visual references, and first prompt draft — laying the foundation for the creative work ahead.
Day 2
Blender fundamentals
Learn core Blender operations and begin building 3D scenes, materials, lighting, and rendering.
Day 3
Visual refinement and AI video generation
Explore camera language and composition to improve scene quality, and learn how to turn Blender renders into AI video assets.
Day 4
AI video generation: from still to motion
Use completed scenes and key frames to learn AI video generation and initial editing.
Day 5
Final output prep: showcase and submission
Organize Blender files, renders, video versions, and story notes; finalize showcase content and submission checklist.
What You Gain
What You'll Take Away
After five days, students leave with more than scattered exercises — they take home a complete outcome that can be showcased, submitted to international competitions, and added to their learning portfolio.
Complete 3D portfolio + AI motion video
Includes Blender scenes, characters, renders, and an AI motion showcase video — ready for portfolios or competition entries.
Official HKMU certificate
Jointly issued by HKMU Future Centre, with official recognition and university endorsement to strengthen further study applications.
Competition submission support
Post-course support to organise submission materials and align with standards for IAICC, BCON, and other international creative competitions.
Study & community pathways
Clear next steps for further study and the Origin CG creator community.
Learning in Action
Student Blender × AI Learning Highlights
See how previous students engaged with Blender, AI tools, and 3D creation workflows through hands-on learning.
The photos above are from previous Blender and AI learning activities. They are for learning context only and are not photos from this summer camp.
Campus & Accommodation
Safety and peace of mind parents care about most
A professional university campus, small classes with high mentor ratios, and round-the-clock safety management — so students can focus on creating while parents feel confident.
University campus environment
All activities take place entirely on the HKMU campus — professional, safe, and well structured.
Small classes + high mentor ratio
Only 20–25 students per intake, with mentors accompanying students throughout to ensure everyone receives sufficient guidance.
24-hour safety management
A professional team handles roll calls, emergency contact, and day-to-day safety management so parents can feel at ease.
The accommodation package includes Tung Po Youth Hostel + shuttle bus + lunch and dinner (ideal for Greater Bay Area families).
The Jockey Club Campus (JCC) of HKMU
In-person campus camp
The map below illustrates campus routes. Final classroom floors and meeting points will be confirmed in the pre-camp notice.
Classroom location: The Jockey Club Campus (JCC) of HKMU
Address: 81 Chung Hau Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon.
For detailed transport information, seeHKMU transport guide (PDF).
Accommodation Highlights
- •Stay at Tung Po Youth Hostel (5 days, 4 nights; separate dorms by gender).
- •Room and common-area management is jointly handled by hostel staff and camp mentors, with nightly roll call and curfew.
- •The accommodation package includes daily transport to and from classrooms; parents do not need to arrange daily transfers.
Classroom Transport (Shuttle Bus)
Morning outbound
08:30 roll call at hostel meeting point
08:45 shuttle departs; arrives at campus classroom area around 09:15.
Afternoon return
16:45 roll call outside classroom
17:00 shuttle returns to hostel; dinner and evening activities take place at hostel.
Safety protocol
Mentors accompany students throughout
Twice-daily roll calls; parents are notified immediately of absence or delays.
FOR SCHOOLS
Why should schools recommend this summer camp?
Aligned with EDB's AI-for-Empowering Learning and Teaching direction
Develops students' creative thinking, problem-solving, and AI tool application — within the scope of EDB-funded AI literacy enhancement for students.
Official university certificate + portfolio
Students receive an official HKMU certificate of completion, enriching their learning portfolio and strengthening university application competitiveness.
International stage experience
Prepares students for international creative competitions such as IAICC and BCON, helping their work reach a wider audience.
School group enrolment benefits
Group enrolment discounts and teacher accompaniment options available — school briefing sessions welcome.
Contact us for school partnerships
Enrolment Options
Choose Your Creative Learning Journey
The first intake has limited seats. Discounted registration is now open.
Core Programme
Best for local learners focused on high-impact daytime output and competition preparation.
HKD 4,000Standard Price: HKD 4,800
- ✓Five day mentor workshop sessions
- ✓Course materials and allocated quota for designated AI tools
- ✓Lunch arrangement
- ✓Official university completion certificate
- ✓Support for international competition application and submission
Recommended for GBA / Non-local
Core Programme + Accommodation
Best for non-local and Greater Bay Area learners, or those seeking a full immersive university group-living experience.
HKD 6,500Standard Price: HKD 7,300
- ✓All core benefits
- ✓Full accommodation at Tung Po Youth Hostel
- ✓Shuttle bus service between hostel and campus
- ✓Lunch and dinner arrangement throughout
- ✓24-hour mentor company and supervision
* Fees do not include personal spending, visa fees, personal travel insurance, or other private expenses.
* Refund policy: seats are confirmed upon successful registration. In case of severe weather or force majeure, organisers will arrange make-up classes or refunds accordingly.
FAQ
Common Questions from Parents and Students
Q. Do students need advanced Blender modelling or programming skills?
No. The course starts from Blender basics, including object control, materials, lighting, cameras, and rendering, then gradually connects to AI video tools.
Q. Do students need to bring their own hardware or software?
In most cases, students do not need to bring their own laptops. The organisers will provide equipment arrangements and software usage guidelines.
Q. Are students supervised during accommodation?
Safety is our top priority. Students will be under supervision of our dedicated staff at Tung Po Youth Hostel. Dedicated pastoral supervisors and accompanying care staff manage daily transport between hostel and HKMU classrooms, meals, and health incidents.
Q. What support is provided regarding participation in post-camp international competition?
On Day 5, students complete a portfolio file aligned with international competition standards and an English design presentation. After the programme, we provide format checks and submission advice to help interested students refine and submit their work.
Start Your 3D Digital Creation Journey
Master one of the most valuable creative tools in the AI era. In HKMU's nurturing environment, compete alongside outstanding youth from around the world and unlock your future pathway.
Only 20-25 spots per intake | Registration closing soon