Laser Make

Learn Adobe Illustrator, laser cutting and create a snow globe.

Laser Make starts with a pencil, takes us to the computer and the laser cutter and ends with some paint pens. Students are given a design brief and work in pairs to create the Tech School’s version of a snow globe. Using Adobe Illustrator we take initial drawings and ideas to the computer, using the shape, pen, shape builder and pathfinder tools students create layered assets to be cut in our laser cutter for final gluing and painting.

Suitable for

Years 7-10 + VM

Duration

Full Day at the Tech School

Program Outline

Engaging in drawing exercises to aid design ideas & ideation
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
Draw ideas using Illustrator
Prepare print file for cutting by a laser cutter
Paint & assemble snow globe

Outcomes

Adobe Illustrator skills
Gain confidence in their technical drawing & measurement skills
Work collaboratively & foster creativity by meeting a design brief using design thinking
Ideate a design solution in Adobe Illustrator & create a laser-cut product

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Design and Technologies
Digital Technologies
Mathematics
Art

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