Creative Lab : 3D Printing & Design

Monday:

• Icebreakers
• Introduction to 3D printing and 3D printers
• Introduction to the 3D printing process
• Introduction to the key steps in a systematic Design Process
• Introduction the the 3D model Design Process
• Introduction to the group Design challenge for the day
• Apply the principles of the 3D model Design Process
• Sharing of tips to improve the execution of the Design Process
• Internal class presentations of what has been created at each phase of the Design Process 
• Introduction to Research and Development and the various phases of effective RnD
• Introduction to 3D Modelling software
• Learn the various skills needed in 3D modeling software
• Choose a specific skill and teach the class how to learn this skill, showcasing that teaching is one of the best ways to learn
• Fun lab on how to use a 3D Pen

Tuesday:

• Revisit the learnings from yesterday and identify how far we managed to progress in the Design Process
• Look at more 3D printing real world examples
• Students participate in a fun, hands-on project where we use craft material to unleash our creative minds and work on fun 3D modeling craft projects, preparing us for the next step, which is 3D modeling software
• Introduction to the 3D modeling challenge for the day
• Learn additional features of the 3D modeling software which will speed out our 3D design process

Wednesday:

• Understanding the two main kinds of 3D build types
• Utilizing hands-on craft material to reinforce the concepts of the two kinds of 3D build types, creating fun 3D objects we can share with the class
•  Introduction to more advanced 3D modeling software
• Revisit the 3D Model Design flow and where we are at
• Introduction to designs that cannot be created by 3D printing, and explain the reasons why
•  Utilization of the two 3D modeling software in conjunction to start work on the end-of-camp project

Thursday:

• Introduction to storytelling and product packaging
• Introduction to real-world collectible products
• Incorporating the ideas just learned into your final end-of-camp project, continuing work on the 3D modeling of end of camp project
• Introduction to product marketing
• Introduction to storyboarding

Friday: (Presentation day)

• ​Introduction to slide show creation and presentation skills
• Final work on our end-of-camp projects
• End-of-camp presentations in front of parents: parents are invited to arrive at 2.30 pm for end-of-camp presentations, 30 minutes before the regular end-of-camp time