Following is a collection of resources for further learning: tutorials, online courses, and online communities to engage with!
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UCC Design Tutorials
UCC Design Tutorials
These tutorials are designed by the UCC community as both learning tools and references for lab software or equipment.
Video Tutorials
Video Tutorials
Fusion 360
Fusion 360: File Setup & Basic Controls
Fusion 360: User Interface
Fusion 360: Sketch + Extrude
Fusion 360: Fillet + Chamfer
Fusion 360: Shell
Fusion 360: Transform
Fusion 360: Drawings
Fusion 360: 2 Part Moulds
Fusion 360: Sheet Metal (Flat Pattern Cardboard Box)
Fusion 360: Fusion 360: Preparing a flat box pattern for the laser cutter
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Illustrator: Setting up a New File for the Laser Cutter
How to install Adobe Creative Cloud for Education
Setting Up for Adobe Premiere.m4vGetting Started - Labelling shots
Canon 6D Class Kit - Located in the Design Media Lab
Canon T5i Class Kit - Located in the Design Production Lab
Class Kit New.mp4Class Kit Lenses.mp4T5i Manual v02.pdfSlides
Slides
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Online Communities
Online Communities
Instructables
Instructables
Instructables is a fantastic source of Do-It-Yourself projects
Make:Projects
Make:Projects
Make:Projects is your one-stop virtual Maker Faire! It is a space where you can share your work with a community of designers and makers for feedback.
3D Print Design Repository
3D Print Design Repository
Following are design repositories that host a variety of 3D printing and laser cutting projects
Online Courses and Tutorials
Online Courses and Tutorials
Following are some online courses or tutorials you can join to further expand your knowledge on the different design streams.
Learn Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard software for creating vector graphics. This means, designs that can be scaled without loss of detail and accuracy. Adobe Illustrator creates files that can be read by our laser cutter for cutting and engraving precise shapes.
Learn Tinkercad
Tinkercad is a fantastic entry-level software to learn 3D CAD design. It is a surprisingly intuitive software that is packed with features. Use this tool to create 3D models for the 3D printers in the lab. It is recommended to anyone starting out with CAD, before moving on to more complex software such as Fusion 360.
Learn Fusion 360
Fusion 360 is an advanced CAD program. Similarly to Tinkercad, it allows you to create 3D designs that can be 3D printed in the lab. However, it also has a lot of advanced features that enable you to sketch and extrude perfectly accurate designs. Fusion 360 also has a rendering feature where you can create beautiful images of your work. It also can generate detailed design drawings based on your model.
Learn Web Development at freecodecamp
Free Code Camp is an interactive web learning platform designed to make web development tutorials and lessons easily accessible to all
Wireframing (UI/UX)
This resource covers how to build a full website design from scratch following the process of user experience and user interface. Start by sketching a layout, to then create a functional prototype using Figma, an industry standard user interface software.
Learn to visualize code with Processing
Processing is a tool that allows you to generate visualizations with code (java). Processing is used often in data visualization applications, but can also be used to generate artistic renderings and interactive media.
Learn to program an Adafruit Circuit Playground Express Chip with Makecode
Makecode is a virtual environment for writing and simulating code for Adafruit boards. It can be used to virtually experiment with electronics. Makecode has a lively community filled with tutorials and demonstrations.
Learn to program a game with Microsoft Makecode
Makecode Arcade enables you to quickly and effectively prototype digital games using a block-code tool. More advanced users can also dive right into javaScript to design retro games once they are comfortable.
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