Summer Springboard
Design Thinking & Rapid Prototyping
ACADEMIC COURSE
BEGIN YOUR PRODUCT DESIGN & ENGINEERING JOURNEY BY DESIGNING, BUILDING, AND TAKING HOME YOUR OWN 3D PRINTER
Course Highlights
- Students assemble their own 3D printer and take it home at the end of the course.
- Learn to design and produce rapid prototypes using 3D printing technology.
- Gain relevant experience in a field that’s transforming engineering and product design.
- Develop skills in design methodology, geometric modeling, and assembly modeling.
- Understand how to select materials, operate and maintain a printer, and apply effective printing techniques.
- Gain career-ready skills with the ability to create functional, professional-quality prototypes, an advantage in today’s tech-driven job market.
Summer Springboard
Design Thinking & Rapid Prototyping
Course Overview
In this course, students will build their own 3D printer, one they’ll use throughout the program and take home afterward. Designed for those interested in engineering, product design, and manufacturing, this course provides hands-on experience with the growing field of additive manufacturing.
Students will learn how to quickly and effectively design and produce 3D-printed prototypes, gaining essential skills in 3D CAD design, including design methodology, geometric modeling, and assembly modeling. The course also covers the fundamentals of 3D printing: how to choose, operate, and maintain a printer, work with various materials, and apply effective printing techniques.
By the end of the course, students will be equipped to create functional, visually polished 3D-printed products—valuable skills for future careers in design, engineering, and advanced manufacturing.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Outcome #1
Learn how to design 3D CAD products using Autodesk Fusion360 and then build your own Creality Ender Pro V2 3D printer.
Outcome #2
Gain a deep understanding of the principles and methods of 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and rapid prototyping using a 3D printer.
Outcome #3
Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the context of 3D CAD Design and rapid prototyping.
Outcome #4
Acquire skills and knowledge required to build your own 3D Printer and create functional and aesthetically pleasing 3D-printed products.
