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CAD I

CAD I - Intro to 3D Modeling

Have you ever thought of creating 3D models to be 3D printed? Join us in this course to get introduced to the world of 3D modeling with Tinkercad. It is a fun, easy to use, web-based 3D modeling and design application. In this course, you will create simple 3D models and you’ll keep the files of your creations to be 3D printed at any time and anywhere you can find a 3D printer. You don’t need any design experience.

Duration:

12 weeks

Syllabus

1

Getting Started with CAD

Intro to 3D Modeling and motivation demos
  • What is CAD? What is it? And how is it used?
  • Inspiring CAD creations
Introduction to using the Platform -  My 3D Name
  • Intro to TinkerCad platform
  • 3D Modeling terminology
  • Basics of object manipulation in Tinkercad 
  • Activity - Modeling My Tiny House
Project: My CAD Design - A keychain with name
2

Mastering Object Manipulation

  • Aligning and grouping objects
  • Working with holes
  • Extrusions
  • Modeling techniques
  • Project - My CAD Boat

3

Modeling by Theme (multiple models)

  • Project: Interior Design - Furnitures (dresser, table, chair, etc)
  • Project: Decor - Flower and Vase
  • Project: Engineering -  Bridge
  • Project: Engineering - Plane
  • Project: Architecture - House / Building
  • Project: Jewelry - Earrings or Pendants
4

Capstone Project

  • Project Requirements
  • Design and Process
  • Saving files for 3D printing
  • Demo and presentation
Cloud IllustrationIllustration

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