Digital Fabrication

     There are several different forms of Digital Fabrication, however in middle school it is primarily limited  to 3D printing and laser cutting/etching. (Laser cutting/etching may only be done under the direct supervision of trained VIDA faculty. 

     Many of our classes at VIDA include using 3D printers to bring physical form to students, original designs.  In addition, eighth graders now have the opportunity to learn about laser cutting during their design lab rotations!

AP2EX  Requirements

Design something using  computer-aided design (CAD) and fabricate it using either a 3D printer or laser cutting/etching.

• As you design, pay attention to:

  • • • Functionality

      • Design Efficiency

      • Aesthetics

      • Originality/Creativity

• Add the evidence of your work to the Dimension 6 page of your personal brand website.  Evidence must include (but is not limited to):

  • • • Screenshots of or links to your work.

      • Images/videos of you completing your design or your work in progress.

      • Images of your final project.

• Include a reflection that explains of how your project reflects aesthetics, originality, and creativity. Your explanation may in the form of:

• • A well-written statement.

  • A well produced video.

• Add all of your evidence and reflections to the Dimension 6 page of your personal brand website.

• Submit the published link to the Dimension 6 page of your website in Canvas.