# Houdini for Beginners 101 > Houdini is a powerful software that allows users to create highly complex models in a remarkably short time and has recently attracted increasing interest from architects. This course is designed for beginners and design enthusiasts who want to start learning Houdini. The course… ## At a glance - Format: On-demand course - Price: €30.00 (list €60.00) - Difficulty: Beginner - Duration: 6 Hours - Schedule: Mar 19, 2025 - Instructors: Mümün Keser - Categories: Architectural Design, 3D Modeling - Software: SideFX Houdini - Students: 60 - Rating: 5.0 / 5 - Canonical: https://paacademy.com/course/houdini-for-beginners-101 - Enroll: https://paacademy.com/course/houdini-for-beginners-101 --- ## About this course Houdini for Beginners 101 is a beginner-level course that teaches procedural modeling in SideFX Houdini from the ground up. Led by Mümün Keser, the course introduces Houdini's interface and node-based workflow before progressing into procedural geometry, surface-based techniques, VOPS, VEX, DOPS, VELLUM, loops, and solvers for creating complex models with controllable variations. Participants also learn how procedural modeling differs from traditional modeling and how to refine geometry for export or rendering in other software. No previous Houdini experience is required. ## What you'll learn - Learn procedural modeling through node-based workflows in Houdini. - Develop complex geometries with variations using procedural techniques. - Explore core features like DOPS, VELLUM, and solvers for dynamic systems. - Refine models for finalization and visualization. ## Methodology Through hands-on experience, participants will gain a solid understanding of node-based procedural modeling in Houdini and explore a wide range of geometry and surface-based functionalities. The course will comprehensively introduce most of Houdini's built-in features, such as VOPS, VEX, DOPS, VELLUM, and Loops. In addition, we will see how to finalize and refine the geometry we create to prepare it for export or rendering in other software. By the end of the course, students will be able to work comfortably with Houdini, develop their own procedural applications and models that can be adapted for different tasks and purposes. Through procedural techniques, they will discover methods for creating geometries with countless variations. The goal for them is to experience the importance of careful planning and design, which is required not only for the project but also for the workflow itself. ### Program of the course: - Session-00 - Introduction to Houdini and Procedural Modelling - 40 min - Session-01 - Attributes & Groups - 30 min - Session-02 - VOPS & VEX - 45 min - Session-03 - Loops - 40 min - Session-04 - Solvers and DOPS - 60 min - Session-05 - VELLUM - 45 min - Session-06 - FINAL 60 min 001 - Test Project 002 - additional Tips ## Requirements - No previous knowledge of the software is required. You will learn everything in the course. ## Curriculum ### Course content - Introduction to Houdini and Procedural Modelling (38:28) - Attributes & Groups (30:41) - VOPS & VEX Part 1 (25:18) - VOPS & VEX Part 2 (20:01) - Loops Part 1 (23:57) - Loops Part 2 (19:49) - Solvers and DOPS Part 1 (25:52) - Solvers and DOPS Part 2 (38:40) - Vellum Part 1 (29:11) - Vellum Part 2 (16:26) - Final Project (01:17:25) - Additional Tips (06:30) ## FAQ ### What software will I use throughout this course? You will use SideFX Houdini to learn node-based procedural modeling and design workflows. ### Do I need any previous experience with Houdini before enrolling? No previous knowledge of the software is required, as the course is designed for absolute beginners. ### What core features and programming tools within Houdini are covered in the curriculum? You will explore core built-in features including Attributes & Groups, VOPS, VEX, Loops, Solvers, DOPS, and VELLUM for dynamic systems. ### What specific modeling techniques will I learn to apply in architectural contexts? You will learn node-based procedural modeling, algorithm-driven geometry manipulation, and methods for generating geometries with flexible variations. ### What practical outcomes can I expect by the end of the course? You will build your own adaptable procedural applications and refine completed 3D geometries to prepare them for export or rendering in other software.