APPLICATION OF 3D MODELING SOFTWARE IN AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN EDUCATION
Keywords:
3D modeling, automotive design, Blender, Autodesk Alias, design education, visualization, professional skills, technological education.Abstract
3D modeling software has become an essential tool in contemporary automotive design education. This research was conducted at Andijan State Technical Institute during the 2024-2025 academic year and aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of applying Blender and Autodesk Alias in automotive design pedagogy. The study involved 46 third-year students divided into two groups: an experimental group (23 students) trained with 3D modeling software, and a control group (23 students) educated through traditional 2D drafting methods. Results from the one-semester experiment (18 weeks, 108 hours) demonstrated that 3D technologies significantly enhance design competencies. Technical skills of experimental group students improved by 34.2%, visualization ability by 41.8%, and creative thinking by 28.5%. Industry representatives gave high ratings to the 3D models created by students. The research proved that Blender is suitable for initial learning, while Alias is effective for professional-level work. The teaching methodology developed in this article is recommended for application in Uzbekistan’s higher education institutions in automotive and industrial design programs.
