6-8 Introduction to 3D Printing and Design 

Learn all about the amazing world of 3D Design and 3D Printing! In this class students will learn all the basics about how to design 3D models using TinkerCAD, and how to transfer those files to a 3D Printer for printing! We'll cover how to use a 3D printer, how to slice your files to prepare them for printing, and how to design with problem solving and aesthetics in mind.

We'll also have several Design Days where students will have a chance to create their own models, either freely or with guided walk-throughs for projects. This will all culminate in the students Final Project where they will be given a prompt and time to create their masterpiece!

In addition, we will have two 3D printers running during class so students can see the printing process in action. And in the last weeks, they will be able to send prints in to be 3D printed and picked up later so they can leave the class with something that they created themselves!

This is an introductory course for students new to 3D printing and design. Laptops will be required for the class, although limited ones will be available for use each week.

This course requires the use of a laptop (no tablets). The Robinson Center will provide devices for this class.