Foundations of

3D Printing

3D printing kind of sounds like magic, doesn’t it? It seems like a complex and difficult skill completely out of the grasp of us mere mortals. Luckily, that all couldn’t be any less true! 3D printing is an intuitive and fun skill to pick up, and we’ll help your student do it.

An Introduction to:

1. C.A.D.

which stands for Computer Assisted Design. This is the software your student will learn - allowing them to design their own 3D models

2. SLICING

a.k.a. the process of preparing models for print, translating a design into instructions a 3D printer can understand

3. PRINTING

your student’s very own original models, all while learning about the mechanics behind 3D printers

The

details!

Prior experience required:

None! This course is designed for complete beginners.

Open to any students 12-18 years-old, this course will take your student from zero to hero. With all the software and 3D printing provided by us, all your student needs to bring (besides the simple materials listed below) is excitement and enthusiasm to learn.

The full material list can be found below, and the FAQ section at the bottom of the page.

Check out the syllabus and course description here!

Classes run 1 hour once a week. The full course runs 12 weeks.

Course Materials & supplies

What you’ll need:

  • A laptop (and charger)

  • A mouse (the course’s software works much better with a mouse than a track-pad)

  • An email accessible by the student for registering for free, professional software

  • A ruler.

  • Lots of creativity!

What you DO NOT need:

  • A 3D printer

  • Dedicated tech support team

We’ve got you covered!

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Frequently asked questions

  • Yes.

    Over the span of this course there will be multiple opportunities to print the models designed in class.

  • Absolutely.

    You are not required to stay, but are more than welcome to.

  • By the end of this course, your student will have gained proficiency in all of the necessary areas required to continue 3D modeling on their own.

    On the printing side of things, we discuss some resources available to students without their own 3D printer.

  • No…

    But it may be helpful. We aim to ensure course work can be completed inside class time. However, the students who achieve the greatest success are frequently those who take the initiative to practice on their own time.

  • Yes!

    We’re a direct PEP biller. Please click here for more info.

  • Not a problem!

    If your student has any questions during the week, shoot us a quick message and we’d be happy to assist.