3D Print Design Virtual Course

Course Description

Learn the skills to design and engineer your own 3D printed creations! This interactive and empowering class teaches children the ins and outs of designing in TinkerCAD and the engineering measurement and design skills, as they create custom keychains, marble mazes, and creative magnets. Each hour class will teach design and software skills, demonstrate the process of 3D printing, and provide tailored student guidance for their individual projects. Children will learn from their design mistakes, receive supportive feedback, and refine their designs as they engage authentically in the learning and engineering process. Students will finish with 3 projects they get to keep. Projects will be printed by the instructor and available for local pickup or shipment. Class meets live on Zoom on Tuesdays 7-8pm in May (5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26). Students may need about an hour of independent time outside of class each week to work on and complete their 3 projects. Course Requirements: - Student access to a device to connect to the class via Google Meet - Student access to a computer (not tablet or phone) to design projects in TinkerCAD (the web-based software is free) (1 computer for both connections, or two separate devices) - Supply kit pickup or shipment (Downers Grove pickup or $10 add-on for kit shipment) - 3D print pickup or shipment (Downers Grove pickup -- either piecemeal as projects are printed or in bulk at the conclusion of the course, or $10 add-on for a shipment of the child's projects at the conclusion of the course. - Optional: Paint pens, to add more color and customization to the printed projects Provided supplies include: - Digital calipers (measuring tool) - Components for 3D print projects (precut plexiglass, magnets, marble, keychain) - Superglue for project assembly (adult use only) - Graph paper for drawing and designing The cost of the supplies is included in the price of the course and will be provided via Downers Grove pickup or direct-to-home shipment. A 3D printer is not required for this course. Registration is limited to 10 students to ensure a personalized and optimal experience.