Course Description
Technology for use in entertainment production includes common manufacturing processes such as 3D printing, laser cutting, utilizing 3D modeling, and vector-based applications.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Additional topics covered for graduate students during the course:
1. Advanced multi-piece engineering required for additive manufacturing: methods for proper and well-functioning properties, scenic, or costume pieces
2. Documentation of the process, including research development of items above
Additional practical projects will be assigned in each of the topic areas.
Athena Title
Design 3D Manufacturing Tech
Semester Course Offered
Offered every odd-numbered year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will have a foundation of understanding the additive manufacturing process through practical application of the process, for use in the entertainment design media industry.
Topical Outline
A. Pre-planning for the design process: familiarity with commonly used applications for 3-dimensional modeling and 2D vector-type applications B. Additive Manufacturing process: understanding the various means by which items may be created and knowing which is best for the design C. Additive manufacturing practical application: moving from modeling to manufacturing D. 2D laser cutting and etching E. Understanding of materials used in the process F. Budgeting of time for design development G. Safety in manufacturing