3D Design & Printing
From an idea to a part you designed.
Start with shapes and dimensions, then explore fit, function and iteration. Printing becomes one step in a thoughtful design process.
- Suggested learners
- Grades 7–9 · High School · Adult
- Format
- Guided, project-based learning
- Schedule & tuition
- Confirm with TTW before enrollment
What learning looks like
Skills with a purpose.
Learners move from a sketch to a digital model using beginner-friendly CAD tools, then take that design through slicing and printing. Along the way, they practise measuring for a purpose, checking fit against a real object, and revising a design based on what the printed result shows.
Learning outcomes
- Sketch an idea and translate it into a simple 3D digital model
- Use measurements and scale to design a part that fits a real object
- Prepare a model for printing, including basic slicing settings
- Compare a printed prototype with its intended fit and identify what to change
- Revise a design through more than one iteration based on test results
A starting point that fits.
Introductory design and advanced CAD require different starting points. Share the learner’s grade and experience to hear about suitable future options.