Course Name
3D Design FABLAB Improvers
Who is this course for?
This course is the follow on from 3D Design FABLAB Improvers. It is designed for individuals who already have a solid grasp of digital fabrication hardware and are comfortable navigating 3D space and have an understanding of the iterative design process and are ready to apply those methodologies to rigorous, real-world scenarios.
Entry Requirements
Have completed the 3D Design FABLAB Improvers or have a equivalent experience.
Functional Software Knowledge: You should already be comfortable with the basics of open-source tools like Inkscape, or Blender.
Practical knowledge of how to operate and manage Digital Fabrication technology safety.
Independent Drive: A willingness to lead your own project development with tutor mentorship.
What You Will Learn
Advanced Project Management: How to break down a complex brief into manageable design and fabrication stages.
Integrated Fabrication: Techniques for combining 3D printing, laser cutting, and vinyl elements into a single, cohesive product.
Iterative Prototyping: Learning how to test a rapidly prototype your products, and be able to iterate on that prototyping process.
Course Aim
Building off of the foundation skills learned in 3D Design FABLAB Beginners, the goal of this course is to apply the knowledge you have gained and apply it to real world projects. You will develop the autonomy to manage complex projects, troubleshoot design flaws, and deliver high-quality outputs based on professional-style briefs. By the end of the course, you will have a portfolio of work, and equipped with the knowledge and skills to create your own work independently.
Course Length
6 weeks
What You Will Need to Bring
Notepad and pen
We will have machines for you to use in the class, but you are more than welcome to bring your own laptop
How You Will Learn
Classroom teaching/Lectures, Practical exercises/Workshops, Group discussions/Collaboration
How you will be assessed
Practical assessment/Demonstration, Coursework/Assignments
Project Documentation: A project journal showing your design thinking, from initial sketches to final renders.
Functional Prototype: A finished physical object that meets the requirements of the provided brief.
Portfolio: A tested portfolio of all of the project work you have completed on the course.
Observation: The tutor will observe how you tackle design problems and how you operate the fabrication technology.
Where Next
Junior Product Designer
Prototyping Technician
FabLab / Makerspace Manager
Digital Fabrication Specialist
Creative Technologist
Will learners gain a qualification?
No, it is for personal development only
