FREE WORKSHOP
3D Modeling Design Jam
Using Prompts to Invent
What better way to approach the design thinking process than to take designing into your own hands? In this 1.5 hour workshop, we will use the power of user empathy prompts to create fun and engaging ways to leverage professional grade 3D modeling in your classroom - wherever your classroom may be!
In this Design Jam, expert maker ed professionals will lead you through a project from the point of improvisational idea generation to a design that is ready to be used as a proof of concept. With a focus on 3d printed prototypes, this project will emphasize the power of iteration through the built in parametric design power of Fusion.
You can expect to use the Ultimaker Design Engine Starter Pack and Autodesk Fusion 360, an industry-leading CAD/CAM software that is FREE for educators and students! After this session, you will have the necessary skills to begin modeling your own ideas into a reality!
This Workshop is for you if you are seeking to:
Optimize Your Time
Leverage the wisdom of maker ed professionals who have been mentoring students through Fusion 360 for years. Learn both fundamentals of 3d Modeling & Parametric Design then learn the tactics you need to implement!
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Join us to learn tips and tricks from the pros. You’ll quickly see how intuitive and versatile modern CAD software can be and just how easy it can be to implement a 3d modeling component to nearly any idea or learning objective.
Engage Your Students
Industry leading design tools no longer demand specialized education just to use! Even better, more industries than ever are opening their design tools to students and educators for free! In short, it's never been easier to share your creativity and collaboration skills back and forth with students.
Decrease Anxiety for Yourself & Your Students
The power of design lies in the ability to be opportunity seekers. In addition, the power of CAD software is in the ability to explore infinite opportunities. The right tools and the right mindset provide an essential foundation for reaching new heights and navigating the unknown.
Meet your Panelists
Kevin Smith
VP/Creative Director, BitSpace
Kevin Smith is the VP/Creative Director at BitSpace. He is a licensed architect and expert maker who is passionate about bringing design & making programs to kids.
Andy Halvorsen
STEAM Integration Specialist, BitSpace
Andy Halvorsen is the STEAM Integration Specialist at BitSpace. With a background in theater arts and our main liaison to our school partners, Andy has developed countless projects to engage educators and students.
YOU WILL LEAVE THIS SESSION WITH:
- An understanding of computer aided design software (Fusion 360)
- The necessary skills to begin modeling your own ideas into reality
- Actionable ideas to introduce to your students remotely or back in the classroom
