Another Dimension

Learn the fundamentals of 3D modelling and create an artefact for 3D printing.

When we think about 3D printing, we often think about small plastic toys and knick-knacks. But have you ever thought about 3D-printed food? What about a 3D-printed bridge? house? or boat? …what about 3D-printed body parts or organs?

Students will explore the incredible applications of 3D printing and manufacturing technologies, and the implications this growing market has on our day-to-day lives. They will take this new knowledge and prototype a series of their own 3D artefacts, learning the fundamentals of 3D modelling, from abstract shapes to intentional designs.

What we can create is entirely up to what you want to get out of the session; students can respond to a prompt based on any one of our amazing exhibitions, other modules, or from an area of study they’re investigating back at school.

Details

Available: Term 3-4
Duration: 2 modules (3 hours) or more
Capacity: 50 students
Delivery: Excursion; Incursion

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+ Students will…

Explore the world of rapid prototyping and the sometimes wacky, sometimes inspiring, applications of 3D printing.

Learn the fundamentals of 3D modelling, including the preparation of models for 3D printing.

Use the Adobe Creative suite to model abstract 3D artefacts that could be 3D printed.

Respond to a brief reflecting a current exhibition, module, or an area of study they’re investigating back at school, in order to prototype a 3D model.

Prepare their model for printing at the Telstra Creator Space.

+ Industry Focus

Creative Industries
Design and Engineering
Game Design

+ STEAM Skills

Creativity/Creative Thinking
Design Thinking
Technology Skills

+ Curriculum Links

Design and Technologies
Digital Technologies
Visual Communication Design

Detailed Curriculum Mapping

+ Pairs well with...

While this module can be run as a completely self-contained project, it’s made even better by taking on the themes and knowledge of any of our other tours, modules, or even the units that your students are exploring in your subject back at school.

If you’re looking for recommendations though, we would suggest using one of our MENTAL, or SWARM tours as a jumping off point.