Have you ever looked at a product and thought, “I could make that better” ?
In this hands-on course, you will take an idea from a first sketch to a real 3D-printed prototype.
You will learn the same design process used in college and industry while earning both a high school credit and a college credit.
This dual crdit course for high school students is part of our Mechanical Engineering Technician and Technology programs.
1. Table-edge cable guide: Design a useful clip that keeps a charging cable from falling to the floor.
2. Personalized stamp or embossed design: Create a product with your own symbol, initials, or graphic.
3. Modular plant label: Design parts that fit together and can be customized.
4. Your choice final project: Choose a problem that matters to you, design a solution, print it, test it, and improve it.
Length: 14 weeks
Schedule: Two 2-hour sessions each week
Format: Hands-on and project-based
Experience: No previous Computer-Aided Design (CAD) or 3D-printing experience required
Talk to your guidance counsellor or dual credit coordinator to learn how to register.
