3D DESIGN CURRICULUM
 
MODULE 1: Introduction to 3D Design
Goal: Understand the 3D workspace and basic tools
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Skills Learned:
- Navigating a 3D workspace (zoom, rotate, pan)
- Placing and manipulating shapes
- Scaling, rotating, and aligning objects
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MODULE 2: Building with Shapes
Goal: Learn how complex objects are made from simple shapes
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Skills Learned:
- Combining shapes (grouping)
- Cutting and hollowing objects
- Symmetry and alignment tools
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MODULE 3: Name Keychain Design
Goal: Create personalized 3D designs
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Skills Learned:
- Working with text in 3D
- Extruding letters
- Adding holes for keychains
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Project:
Design your own custom name keychain
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MODULE 4: Vehicle Design (STEM Focus)
Goal: Apply design thinking to real-world objects
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Skills Learned:
- Designing wheels, and body structures
- Proportion and balance
- Functional and decorative design
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Projects:
Car, Truck, Boat, Bulldozer, Rocket, Airplane
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MODULE 5: Home and Interior Design
Goal: Introduce architecture and spatial thinking
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Skills Learned:
- Designing furniture using shapes
- Scaling objects
- Layout planning
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Projects:
Table, chair, sofa, bed, bathroom items (sink, tub, toilet)
Create a house design and layout
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MODULE 6: Creative Design Projects
Goal: Encourage creativity and imagination

Skills Learned:
- Independent design thinking
- Combining multiple techniques
- Customizing designs

Projects:
Robot, cup, phone holder

MODULE 7: Introduction to 3D Printing
Goal: Prepare designs for real-world printing

Skills Learned:
- Exporting STL files
- Prepare and finalize a design for 3D printing

LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the program, students will:
- Understand how 3D design software works
- Create real-world objects using CAD tools
- Think creatively and solve design problems
- Prepare files for 3D printing
- Build confidence in STEM and technology
- After completion, kids can use the skills they have learned to create their own amazing idea or project.
 
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