About this course: This course will demonstrate how to use 3D printing software to create digital designs that can be turned into physical objects. It will also demonstrate how 3D scanners work to turn physical objects into digital designs. This course is hands-on in nature and will provide step-by-step instructions to guide you through two popular 3D modeling programs, Tinkercad and Fusion 360. Learners who complete this course will be able to use 3D software to design a wide variety of objects for both personal and professional use. In addition, learners who enroll in the course certificate will receive extended free access to Fusion 360 (provided by Autodesk). Please copy/paste the following links to your browser's search bar to view the requirements for each of the following software elements used in this course: Sketchbook: https://support.sketchbook.com/hc/en-us/articles/209671938-SketchBook-Desktop-System-Requirements Tinkercad: https://support.tinkercad.com/hc/en-us/articles/205849108-What-are-Tinkercad-s-Browser-and-Platform-requirements- Autodesk Fusion 360: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-Autodesk-Fusion-360.html Sketchfab: https://help.sketchfab.com/hc/en-us/articles/203059088-Compatibility 123D Catch: Same as Tinkercad

Created by: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Taught by: Jeffrey Smith, Education Manager
Autodesk

Basic Info	Course 3 of 5 in the 3D Printing Specialization
Level	Beginner
Language	English, Subtitles: Russian
Hardware Req	A Computer capable of running Autodesk Fusion 360, Tinkercad and Sketchbook
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
User Ratings	4.5 stars Average User Rating 4.5See what learners said

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Course Orientation

You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.

1 video, 5 readings, 1 practice quiz

Video: Welcome to 3D Printing Software!
Reading: Syllabus
Reading: About the Discussion Forums
Reading: Glossary
Practice Quiz: Orientation Quiz
Reading: Updating Your Profile
Discussion Prompt: Getting to Know Your Classmates
Reading: Social Media

Module 1: Design Sketching for 3D Printing

Design starts with capturing our ideas and a great starting point is to draw. In this module, you will learn how to draw and communicate your ideas. This will set you up with the foundation to express yourself in three dimensions in the subsequent modules.

3 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz

Reading: Module 1 Overview
Video: Introduction to Sketching
Video: Why We Sketch
Video: Sketchbook Basics
Practice Quiz: Module 1

Graded: Module 1: Shapes

WEEK 2

Module 2: Tinkercad

Let’s move from expressing our ideas in two dimensions (sketching) to expressing them in three dimensions. You will learn how to use Tinkercad, which is a great software for beginners, before we learn more advanced modeling software (Fusion 360) in module 3.

1 video, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz

Reading: Module 2 Overview
Video: Tinkercad
Practice Quiz: Module 2 Quiz

Graded: Tinkercad Assignment

WEEK 3

Module 3: Fusion 360 Basics

From TinkerCAD, we are moving on to Fusion 360. This is a very powerful tool to turn your ideas into reality. You will learn the Basic user interface, to make sure you understand how to move in a 3D environment. You will learn how to build some primitive shapes and some sketch based shapes.

9 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz

Reading: Module 3 Overview
Video: Introduction to Fusion 360
Video: Navigating the User Interface
Video: Managing Files in Data Panel and A360
Video: Working with Primitives
Video: Sketch-Based Construction
Video: Additional Help with Sketch-based Tools
Video: Using Bodies and Components
Video: Creating Bodies 1
Video: Creating Bodies 2
Practice Quiz: Module 3 Quiz

Graded: Fusion (Basic)

WEEK 4

Module 4: Fusion 360 Advanced

From the basics, we move on to some advaned concepts. You will learn about the sculpt tool in Fusion 360. The sculpt tool gives you a lot of power, and allows everyone to build complex forms with a short learning curve.

7 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz

Reading: Module 4 Overview
Video: Pushing the Purple Button
Video: Using the Sculpt Tool 1
Video: Using the Sculpt Tool 2
Video: Using the Sculpt Tool 3
Video: Using the Sculpt Tool 4
Video: Why to Render
Video: How to Render
Practice Quiz: Module 4 Quiz

Graded: Fusion (Advanced)

WEEK 5

Module 5: 3D Scanning

In this module we will cover different technologies for turning objects into 3d models. The devices we will demonstrate are the next engine 3d scanner, Microsoft Kinect, structure sensor, as well as any camera you have (including your phone).

9 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz

Reading: Module 5 Overview
Video: Introduction to 3D Scanning
Video: Examples of 3D Scanning from CUC Fab Lab
Video: Microsoft Kinect and Structure Sensor for iPad
Video: Next Engine
Video: Your Smartphone and 123D Catch
Video: Post-processing Your 3D Scans
Video: What Will You Scan?
Video: Visualization Lab at the Beckman Institute
Video: Photogrammetry: An Artist’s Perspective
Practice Quiz: Module 5 Quiz
Discussion Prompt: 3D Scanning as a disruptor

Graded: Scanning

WEEK 6

Course Conclusion

1 video

Video: 3D Printing Software Wrap-Up
Discussion Prompt: Final Reflections

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Ratings and Reviews

Rated 4.5 out of 5 of 111 ratings

Wonderfully designed course. Eagerly waiting for 3D printing Hardware.

GREAT COURSE!

This course has been phenomenal. Initially it was quite challenging and I certainly had my fair share of frustrations trying to get a hang of Fusion 360. However, by the end of this course it has been quite a rewarding experience. I've learnt pretty much during the last few weeks that I've been working on 3D printing software course. I very much hope that the hardware course is released ASAP so I could proceed with the 3D printing specialization. Thanks!

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