Model a 20-sided Die/Dice (D20) without following any online tutorials, and doing so using logic based on the defining geometric characteristics of a D20 (20 interconnected, equilateral triangles)
If you use a tutorial, we will know!
Hint: Try 3D-Sketching!
Once modeled, do the following:
Show how you designed the D20 (video/gif)
3D-Print the D20 (no more than 2" in size)
Create a Technical Drawing for the Die
Upload all your documentation to a new page on your portfolio website
Complete the "3D Printing and Modeling for Beginners (MINI+)" course on Prusa Academy
Once completed, do the following:
Provide proof of completion of the course
Report on your experience with the course - write a review on your general thoughts; what you liked, what you learned, how you can apply what you learned going forward, etc.
Upload all your documentation to a new page on your portfolio website
Complete the "Design Principles for 3D Printed Parts" course on Prusa Academy
Once completed, do the following:
Provide proof of completion of the course
Report on your experience with the course - write a review on your general thoughts; what you liked, what you learned, how you can apply what you learned going forward, etc.
Upload all your documentation to a new page on your portfolio website
Compete in a Printables Design Contest
Note: If you compete in multiple contests, each contest can count for up to +2% of extra credit
After the competition has ended and been judged, do the following:
Provide proof of your submission to the contest
Report on your experience with the content - what was you inspiration, how did you come up with your idea, what was your design process and how did it go? Did you win? Extra-extra credit points if you did!
Upload all your documentation to a new page on your portfolio website
Compete in an Instructables Design Contest
Note: If you compete in multiple contests, each contest can count for up to +2% of extra credit
After the competition has ended and been judged, do the following:
Provide proof of your submission to the contest
Report on your experience with the content - what was you inspiration, how did you come up with your idea, what was your design process and how did it go? Did you win? Extra-extra credit points if you did!
Upload all your documentation to a new page on your portfolio website
Successfully pass Autodesk's Associate in CAD for Mechanical Design Certification
There is a Certification Prep Course offered by Autodesk that we recommend you do beforehand
Once completed, do the following:
Provide proof of your awarded Certificate
Report on your experience with the Certificate - what did you think of the prep course, the exam itself, what did you learn, how you can apply what you learned going forward, etc.
Upload all your documentation to a new page on your portfolio website
Successfully pass Autodesk's Professional in Design for Manufacturing Certification
There is a Certification Prep Course offered by Autodesk that we recommend you do beforehand
Once completed, do the following:
Provide proof of your awarded Certificate
Report on your experience with the Certificate - what did you think of the prep course, the exam itself, what did you learn, how you can apply what you learned going forward, etc.
Upload all your documentation to a new page on your portfolio website
Attend one of the manufacturing facility tours offered during the quarter (or go on a tour yourself!)
Note: If you attend multiple tours, each tour can count for up to +2% of extra credit!
After the tour, do the following:
Provide an overview summary of all the current and/or potential applications of what you are currently learning in this course that you saw or learned about at the facility
Identify your key takeaways from the tour as it pertains to what you are currently learning in this course - what did you see/learn that you didn't know previously, how does what you saw/learned affect your perspective going forward, etc.
Upload all your documentation to a new page on your portfolio website
Want to make something other than what is on this list and want it to count as Extra Credit?
If you have an idea, bring it up with your instructor and come to an agreement on what the project will be and how much extra credit it may be worth
After being approved, make your project, then do the following:
Show your entire process (designing, machining, post-processing, etc.)
Show the finished end-result, including functionality
Create complete CAD files & Technical Drawings for the project
Upload all your documentation to a new page on your portfolio website