CAD it

Design your own product using 3D CAD software and then print it on a 3D printer.

A course (formerly known as 'Checkmate') introducing students to industry-standard software for Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing, students engage in hands-on learning and tutorials to design and 3D print their own products. Students also engage in a hands-on measurement and dimensioned drawing workshop.

Suitable for

Years 7-10 + VCAL

Duration

Full Day at the Tech School

Program Outline

Introduction to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Autodesk Fusion 360 software
Design and manufacture a 3D printed product
Introduction to 3D printing
CAD challenges: measuring, drafting, and modeling

Outcomes

Students will:

Gain an understanding of CAD and rapid manufacturing
Learn measurement and drafting skills used in CAD
Design and prototype their own product in Fusion 360
Develop skills in 3D printing

Curriculum Links

Systems Engineering
Mathematics
Digital Technologies

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