3D Design & CAD Modeling
Master the fundamentals of CAD (computer-aided design) for 3D printing, architecture and engineering. In this course, you’ll learn how to work with Tinkercad, SketchUp and Fusion 360 software to turn your ideas into 3D models. You’ll complete challenges that include designing structures, toys, tools, architecture and trophies, and participate in friendly competitions with other students for bragging rights for the best model. We’ll also explore careers connected to 3D design, and professional CAD designers will occasionally pop in for brief presentations. By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of the three CAD software programs you worked with and be ready to keep learning on your own.
What You'll Learn
- Fundamentals of 3D modeling software to create objects with specific shapes and dimensions
- How to analyze architectural models and incorporate various architectural design elements
- Insights into careers and industries that employ people with 3D modeling skills
- Basic universal design terminology and why virtual models are used
Who Should Register
This course is for sixth to eighth graders. It's a beginner's course; you don‘t need any previous CAD experience to enroll.
This course is offered multiple times a year to meet student demand. If you’ve previously taken the in-person section, you’ll find some overlap but also new content to engage with.
Instructor
TBD
More Information
This online course is taught using Zoom and Google Sites. Classes meet in real time and are not recorded. To participate, you should have access to a computer with a high-speed internet connection and a headset and webcam.
There’s a nonrefundable $50 registration fee each quarter you register. See the FAQs page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more.
